Austin Ogilvie, Angel Investor

Austin Ogilvie is an entrepreneur and investor focused on deep tech, fintech, and data-driven innovation. He serves as Executive Chairman of Thoropass, a leading compliance automation platform, after co-leading the company for four years as Co-CEO. His work bridges advanced technology and regulatory infrastructure, with a consistent focus on building tools that simplify complexity for high-growth teams. Before Thoropass, Austin founded Yhat, a pioneering data science platform acquired by Alteryx, where he later served as CEO of the acquired unit. His early work at the intersection of data engineering and applied machine learning positioned him among the first wave of founders to bring scalable AI infrastructure into enterprise use. As an angel investor, Austin has backed nearly 20 startups spanning sectors like deep tech, defense, fintech, and digital health. His portfolio includes companies such as Varda Space Industries, Reality Defender, Pipe, Topography Health, and Frame Fertility—reflecting his commitment to transformative, technically ambitious ventures that expand real-world impact.