Venture Everywhere

In episode 83 of Venture Everywhere, Jenny Fielding, Co-founder and Managing Partner of Everywhere Ventures, chats with Colin Horsford, co-founder of Muse — an AI-powered platform helping people boost their take-home pay and make smarter tax decisions year-round. Colin shares how Muse began as a tool to review tax returns and evolved into a proactive optimization engine that surfaces deductions, unlocks tax alpha, and supports financial wellness. Colin also discusses how the company is scaling by partnering with payroll providers, maintaining a lean team of builders, and expanding its flagship tools like CheckBoost and Compass to serve a growing network of B2B2C partners.In this episode, you will hear:Shifting from seasonal tax prep to continuous, year-round financial optimization.Designing AI tools that empower (not replace) accountants and financial pros.Using graph theory and neural networks to uncover smarter tax strategies.Scaling through payroll and fintech partnerships to boost take-home pay.Running lean with an in-house team and a disciplined execution.Learn more about Colin Horsford | MuseLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/colin-horsford-cpa-53650268Website: https://www.musetax.com/Learn more about Jenny Fielding | Everywhere VCLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennyfieldingWebsite: https://everywhere.vc/

In episode 82 of Venture Everywhere, David Ronick, LP at Everywhere Ventures, chats with Emil Eriksen, founder and CEO of &you — a Philippines-based telehealth platform providing treatment for weight loss, skin, hair, ED, and mental wellness. Emil shares how &you was built to fill critical gaps in the local healthcare system by offering accessible, personalized care through a friendly, omni-channel experience. Emil also discusses how the company is scaling quickly by focusing on community-driven service, strong unit economics, and expanding into new health verticals like diagnostics and longevity.In this episode, you will hear:Filling healthcare gaps in the Philippines with a localized telehealth platform.Tailoring Western DTC models to a guidance-driven, relationship-focused market.Delivering high-touch care through video consults and follow-ups.Using lean MVPs and CAC benchmarks to validate product-market fit.Navigating regulatory gray areas with a compliance-first approach to telehealth.Learn more about Emil Eriksen | &youLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/emileriksenandyou Website: https://andyou.ph Learn more about David Ronick | Everywhere VenturesLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidronick Website: https://everywhere.vc/ 

In episode 81 of Venture Everywhere, Scott Hartley, co-founder and Managing Partner of Everywhere Ventures, chats with Katie Hunt, co-founder of Oh Norman! — a modern pet wellness brand offering science-backed products for anxiety, allergies, and dental care in dogs. Katie shares the founding story of Oh Norman!, which was inspired by actress Kaley Cuoco’s strong commitment to animal rescue and her vision for a brand that authentically represents the everyday realities of pet ownership. Katie also discusses how Oh Norman! uses community-led development and a lean, omni-channel approach to deliver effective pet care while staying focused on growth and profitability.In this episode, you will hear:Oh Norman!’s approach to pet health issues like allergies and dental careIncorporating customer feedback into product innovationUsing DTC and marketplace channels testing to validate SKUs before scalingPrioritizing unit economics over speculative LTV projectionsDeferring physical retail to maintain flexibility and acquisition potentialLearn more about Katie Hunt | Oh Norman!LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katie-hunt-659ab350Website: https://ohnorman.com/Learn more about Scott Hartley | Everywhere VenturesLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/scotthartley Website: https://everywhere.vc/ 

In episode 80 of Venture Everywhere, Jenny Fielding, co-founder and Managing Partner of Everywhere Ventures, talks with Charlie Andersen, founder and CEO of Burro, a company creating easy-to-use autonomous robots that are built to amplify the workforce in vineyards, greenhouses, nurseries, and other types of outdoor work. Charlie shares Burro’s origin story, born from his experience on a family farm and a vision to ease labor demands in agriculture through practical, scalable robotics. He also discusses how Burro is leveraging real-world data to build safe, intelligent machines that operate alongside people in complex, unstructured environments.In this episode, you will hear:Tackling labor-intensive field work with affordable, autonomous robots designed for real-world tasksScaling from concept to 550+ deployed units across agriculture, nurseries, vineyards, and greenhousesBuilding a mobility layer that collects and learns from real-world data in unpredictable environmentsUsing onboard AI and sensors to safely navigate near people and adapt to outdoor terrainEvolving from a farm robot into a platform for general-purpose outdoor autonomyLearn more about Charlie Andersen | BurroLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/charlesandersen Website: https://burro.ai Learn more about Jenny Fielding | Everywhere VCLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennyfielding Website: https://everywhere.vc/

In episode 79 of Venture Everywhere, Jenny Fielding talks with Jason Saltzman, founder and CEO of Relief — a mission-driven fintech company transforming how Americans navigate consumer debt. Jason shares Relief’s origin story, sparked by a deep frustration with predatory industry practices and a desire to build accessible, tech-driven alternatives. Jason also discusses how Relief automates debt settlement through a mobile-first platform, making it faster, cheaper, and less intimidating for users to resolve what they owe.In this episode, you will hear:The pitfalls of traditional debt relief and how Relief provides a smarter, fairer solutionAutomating debt settlements via the app, helping users save around 50% on delinquent accountsHow AI and APIs are tailoring solutions to individual financial needsOffering in-app tools for student loan refinancing and debt consolidationChallenging stigmas around debt by normalizing financial struggles and promoting transparencyLearn more about Jason Saltzman | ReliefLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasonsaltzman Website: https://www.relief.app Learn more about Jenny Fielding | Everywhere VCLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennyfielding Website: https://everywhere.vc/ 

In episode 78 of Venture Everywhere, Alessandra Henderson, co-founder and former CEO of Elektra Health and LP of Everywhere Ventures, chats with Fifi Kara, co-founder and CEO of Aster — an AI-powered operating system for women’s health clinics working outside traditional hospital systems. Fifi shares Aster’s origins, sparked by a family medical crisis, and its evolution into a mission-driven platform designed to equip midwives and OB-GYNs with smarter, more supportive tools. Fifi also discusses how Aster is replacing outdated legacy software with a unified platform that streamlines workflows, enhances clinical decision-making, and expands access to patient-centered women’s healthcare across the U.S.In this episode, you will hear:Delivering care in rural areas affected by labor unit closures and private equity buyoutsCo-designing with midwives and OB-GYNs to match real clinical workflowsExpanding access to care by supporting out-of-hospital women’s health providersLeveraging Aster’s data to build inclusive, AI-powered clinical support toolsBalancing using existing language models vs. building proprietary solutionsLearn more about Fifi Kara | AsterLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/fifikara Website: https://www.astercare.com Learn more about Alessandra Henderson | Everywhere Ventures | Elektra HealthLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alessandrahendersonWebsite: https://everywhere.vc/ Website: https://www.elektrahealth.com

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 areasDesigning fraud tools that reflect local behaviors and cultural normsStaying product-focused and efficient with a small, technical teamNavigating infrastructure and data challenges across emerging marketsGrowing a trusted fraud and compliance network with “Friends in Fraud”Learn more about Thalia Pillay | Orca FraudLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thalia-pillay-193aa1101 Website: https://www.orca-fraud.com Learn more about Scott Hartley | Everywhere VCLinkedin: 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 costsExpanding vet capacity by streamlining high-frequency casesCollaborating with vets to design efficient care workflowsMonetizing treatments (not just consults) fuels sustainable growthStrategies to make vet care accessible without compromising qualityLearn more about Vivian Graves | OtisLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/viviangravesWebsite: https://www.otisforpets.com Learn more about Conor Harbeck | Everywhere VCLinkedin: 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 lensLeveraging proprietary enterprise data to customize AI agent behaviorPositioning legal departments as drivers of revenue, not just cost centersAutomating high-volume tasks like contracts and NDAsReducing hallucination risk with deeper knowledge system integrationConfronting outdated legal incentives to expand access to legal servicesLearn more about Omar Haroun | EudiaLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/omarharoun Website:  https://www.eudia.com/ Learn more about Scott Hartley | Everywhere VCLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/scotthartleyWebsite: 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 marketsSecurity risks introduced by passkey synchronization across devicesBuilding go-to-market strategies through local partnerships and global networksEvaluating identity verification frameworks amid evolving regulatory pressuresLearn more about Toby Rush | IdeemLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tobiasrush Website: https://www.useideem.com Learn more about Jenny Fielding | Everywhere VCLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennyfielding Website: https://everywhere.vc/