Ari Raptis

Ari Raptis, born on October 24, 1989, in Philadelphia, is an American entrepreneur with a passion for innovation and leadership. His Greek heritage shapes his values and approach to business and life. After graduating from Saint Joseph's University in 2012 with a Bachelor of Science in Accounting and Finance, Aristedis Raptis set out to create his path in business. He is the founder and CEO of two successful companies, Talaria Transportation and National Secure Transportation (NST), which have quickly become leaders in their respective fields. Ari’s drive and business acumen are inspired by his immigrant father, whose dedication and strong work ethic set an example that Ari strives to follow. From a young age, Ari was determined to build a future honoring his father’s legacy and cultural roots while creating meaningful impact through his work. In 2017, Ari founded Talaria Transportation, a company specializing in secure transportation for the cannabis industry. Today, Talaria handles many of Pennsylvania’s cannabis transport needs and operates across 28 states. Ari recognized the logistical challenges in this rapidly growing market and saw an opportunity to provide reliable, safe transportation services that comply with stringent industry regulations. Thanks to his leadership, Talaria has become one of the most trusted logistics providers in the cannabis space. In addition to Talaria, Ari founded National Secure Transportation (NST), a company focused on secure cash transport and logistics. NST offers services to various financial institutions and retailers, including cash-in-transit, ATM servicing, and cash vaulting. Through his strategic vision, Ari has built NST into a reliable partner for businesses needing secure cash management solutions. Ari’s entrepreneurial spirit also extends to Melly Home Delivery, a direct-to-consumer platform that offers safe, compliant product deliveries.