Thalia Pillay, co-founder and CEO of Orca, chats with Scott Harltey, Managing Partner of Everywhere Ventures.

In episode 77 of Venture Everywhere, Scott Hartley, co-founder and Managing Partner at Everywhere Ventures, talks with Thalia Pillay, co-founder and CEO of Orca Fraud — a South African-based startup building fraud prevention tools tailored to the realities of emerging markets. Thalia shares Orca's origin story, driven by the urgent need to bridge the gap between rapid financial inclusion and escalating digital threats. Thalia also discusses how Orca is developing real-time, context-aware tools to protect mobile-first economies and drive inclusive growth across underserved regions.

In this episode, you will hear:

• How Orca assesses fraud risk in mobile wallets and underserved areas
• Designing fraud tools that reflect local behaviors and cultural norms
• Staying product-focused and efficient with a small, technical team
• Navigating infrastructure and data challenges across emerging markets
• Growing a trusted fraud and compliance network with “Friends in Fraud”

Learn more about Thalia Pillay | Orca Fraud

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thalia-pillay-193aa1101

Website: https://www.orca-fraud.com

Learn more about Scott Hartley | Everywhere VC

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/scotthartley

Website: https://everywhere.vc/

In episode 76 of Venture Everywhere, Conor Harbeck, Associate at Everywhere Ventures, talks with Vivian Graves, founder and CEO of Otis — a virtual veterinary clinic built to address rising pet care costs and capacity challenges through technology. Vivian shares how Otis grew from a personal pain point into a platform designed to help veterinarians treat more patients efficiently while reducing barriers to care for pet owners. Vivian also discusses Otis’s mission to expand access to affordable, high-quality veterinary services for households underserved by traditional brick-and-mortar clinics.

In this episode, you will hear:

• How Otis’ virtual consultations cut rising vet costs
• Expanding vet capacity by streamlining high-frequency cases
• Collaborating with vets to design efficient care workflows
• Monetizing treatments (not just consults) fuels sustainable growth
• Strategies to make vet care accessible without compromising quality

Learn more about Vivian Graves | Otis

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/viviangraves

Website: https://www.otisforpets.com

Learn more about Conor Harbeck | Everywhere VC

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/conor-harbeck521

Website: https://everywhere.vc/

In episode 75 of Venture Everywhere, Scott Hartlery, co-founder of Everywhere Ventures and MP of Everywhere Ventures, talks with Omar Haroun, co-founder and CEO of Eudia — an augmented intelligence platform transforming legal departments from cost centers into strategic drivers. Omar shares how he built Eudia to provide legal teams with portfolio-level insights and adaptive AI agents that go beyond automation to drive meaningful business outcomes. Omar also discusses Eudia’s approach to rethinking the economics of legal work—addressing systemic inefficiencies, moving beyond billable hours, and expanding access to quality legal support.

In this episode, you will hear:

• Viewing legal risk and decisions through a portfolio management lens
• Leveraging proprietary enterprise data to customize AI agent behavior
• Positioning legal departments as drivers of revenue, not just cost centers
• Automating high-volume tasks like contracts and NDAs
• Reducing hallucination risk with deeper knowledge system integration
• Confronting outdated legal incentives to expand access to legal services

Learn more about Omar Haroun | Eudia

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/omarharoun

Website: https://www.eudia.com/

Learn more about Scott Hartley | Everywhere VC

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/scotthartley

Website: https://everywhere.vc/

In episode 74 of Venture Everywhere, Jenny Fielding, co-founder and Managing Partner of Everywhere Ventures, talks with Toby Rush, co-founder and CEO of Ideem — a next-generation authentication platform built to streamline payment verification in high-friction, high-fraud markets. Toby shares Ideem’s journey from a prototype co-developed with a global bank to a scalable solution tackling the challenges of digital payments in emerging economies. Toby also discusses Ideem’s use of cryptographic device binding to eliminate one-time passwords, reduce fraud, and deliver a seamless customer experience in regions experiencing rapid digital payment adoption.

In this episode, you will hear:

• Addressing the high cost and user friction of OTPs in emerging markets
• Security risks introduced by passkey synchronization across devices
• Building go-to-market strategies through local partnerships and global networks
• Evaluating identity verification frameworks amid evolving regulatory pressures

Learn more about Toby Rush | Ideem

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tobiasrush

Website: https://www.useideem.com

Learn more about Jenny Fielding | Everywhere VC

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennyfielding

Website: https://everywhere.vc/

In episode 73 of Venture Everywhere, Jenny Fielding, co-founder and Managing Partner of Everywhere Ventures, talks with Aaron Holland, co-founder and CEO of Attend — a leading B2B ticketing technology company modernizing how people access live events through flexible, scalable products. Aaron shares Attend’s evolution from its origins as a consumer-facing app to a high-growth B2B platform now powering ticketing for major sports teams, universities, and entertainment organizations. He also discusses how Attend is building mobile-first, revenue-generating tools that align with the behaviors of modern fans and drive innovation across the live events industry.

In this episode, you will hear:

• Using modular, API-first tools to meet high-volume, diverse ticketing needs
• Creating ticketing experiences to meet the next generations’ demands
• Blending online and offline fan experiences as the future of live events
• How mobile browsing and after-hours behavior influence product design decision
• Attend’s roadmap to international and non-sports markets

Learn more about Aaron Holland | Attend

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aaholland

Website: https://www.attend.tech/

Learn more about Jenny Fielding | Everywhere VC

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennyfielding

Website: https://everywhere.vc/

In episode 72 of Venture Everywhere, Anna Barber, Investing Partner at M13 and LP at Everywhere Ventures, chats with Dave Silverstein, co-founder and CEO of Ned, a modern infrastructure platform powering cash flow lending activities, from origination and underwriting, through portfolio management. Dave shares about Ned’s evolution from revenue-based lending SaaS to a comprehensive end-to-end integrated platform for a wide range of bank and non-bank lenders, including nonprofits and emerging private credit providers. Dave also discusses how Ned helps lenders navigate today’s volatile economic climate by automating repayments, reducing underwriting costs, and removing friction across the entire lending value chain.

In this episode, you will hear:

• The analog reality of lending tech—and how Ned offers a modern solution.
• Supporting all lenders with scalable, white-label tools.
• Empowering lenders to deploy more capital and qualify more borrowers.
• How embedded finance is turning “every company into a lender.”
• Launch of Spotlight for quick cash flow verification and pre-qualification.
• The driving shift in borrower behavior and loan terms due to market uncertainty.

Learn more about Dave Silverstein | Ned

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-silverstein-b904a27b/

Website: https://www.nedhelps.com/

Website: https://lineofcredit.substack.com/

Learn more about Anna Barber | Everywhere VC | M13

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/annawbarber/

Website: https://everywhere.vc/

Website: https://www.m13.co/

In episode 71 of Venture Everywhere, Jenny Fielding, co-founder and Managing Partner of Everywhere Ventures, talks with Nicolas Christiaen, co-founder and Co-CEO of Donna, an AI-powered sales assistant designed for field reps on the move. Nicolas shares his journey in launching Donna, inspired by a critical gap in CRM adoption among sales teams constantly on the go. Nicolas also discusses how Donna enables sales reps to update CRMs via voice, delivering real-time, context-rich insights that boost productivity and streamline sales operations.

In this episode, you will hear:

• CRM adoption challenges for field reps.
• Real-time contextual data enables personalized, proactive sales support.
• Building on deep CRM integrations to ensure seamless enterprise deployment.
• The future of hyper-personalized sales enablement at scale.
• Donna’s vision of CRM evolving into a “system of context” powered by agents.

Learn more about Nicolas Christiaen | Donna

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicolaschristiaen

Website: https://askdonna.com/

Learn more about Jenny Fielding | Everywhere VC

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennyfielding/

Website: https://everywhere.vc/

In episode 70 of Venture Everywhere, Allison Stoloff, a partner in Everywhere Ventures’ The Fund XX, talks with Samantha Coxe, founder and CEO of Flaus—an electric flosser revolutionizing oral care with real dental floss and sonic vibrations. Samantha shares how she leveraged her legal background and passion for improving oral care to build Flaus, successfully turning customer insights into a thriving 8-figure business. Samantha also discusses her data-driven approach to achieving product-market fit, and empowering users of all ages to take control of their oral health with confidence and independence.

In this episode, you will hear:

• Building product-market fit through continuous customer feedback.
• Prioritizing first-order profitability to build a sustainable, venture-scalable business.
• Using a legal background to manage contracts and mitigate startup risks.
• The importance of building a network of mentors for strategic growth.

Learn more about Samantha Coxe | Flaus

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/samanthacoxe/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/samicoxe/

Website: https://goflaus.com/

Learn more about Allison Stoloff | The Fund XX | Everywhere VC

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/allison-stoloff/

Website: https://everywhere.vc/

Website: https://thefund.vc/