Austin Ogilvie

Austin Ogilvie is an entrepreneur and executive with extensive experience in the tech industry, particularly in the areas of data science, fintech, and compliance software. Here are some key details about his career and background:

Professional Experience

Thoropass (formerly Laika):

• Co-Founder and Co-CEO from June 2019 to June 2023
• Currently serves as Executive Chairman since May 2023

Thoropass is a compliance-as-a-service platform that helps companies manage digital compliance and information assurance across various frameworks like SOC 2, ISO 27001, and HITRUST.13

Previous Ventures:

• CEO of Yhat, a data science platform he founded, which was acquired by Alteryx (NYSE) in 20172
• Worked at OnDeck Capital, a fintech startup, where he built products combining software and data4

Education

• University of Virginia: Bachelor's degree in Foreign Affairs
• Participated in Y Combinator's W15 batch in 20152

Entrepreneurial Activities

• Angel Investor: Active in investing in various tech sectors including deep tech, urban mobility, fintech, digital health, and dev tools2
• Mentor at Entrepreneurs Roundtable Accelerator2

Founding Thoropass (Laika)

Austin co-founded Thoropass (originally named Laika) in 2019 after experiencing frustrations with the compliance process during his time at Yhat. The company aims to simplify digital compliance and infosec assurance through:

• Automated IT audits for standards like SOC 2, HITRUST, and ISO 27001
• Continuous compliance monitoring
• Vendor management tools
• Streamlined security questionnaire processes3

Leadership Philosophy

As a leader, Austin values:

• Embracing calculated risks
• Fostering curiosity and continuous learning
• Promoting teamwork and collaboration
• Focusing on impactful work
• Encouraging feedback for continuous improvement4

Austin's journey from a foreign affairs graduate to a successful tech entrepreneur showcases his adaptability and innovative approach to solving complex business challenges in the digital age.