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/
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