Entrepreneur in Residence (API Privacy)

What is Menyala

Menyala is a venture builder founded by Temasek, a global investment firm headquartered in Singapore. We empower builders to drive technological shifts.

What is the role

As the EIR, you will spearhead the exploration, definition, and early execution of a new API privacy venture. With the freedom to shape the concept and execution, you’ll guide the venture from problem identification through validation, prototype, and MVP phases. You’ll collaborate with Menyala’s advisors, insurance experts, and technologists to test assumptions, refine product-market fit, and build a foundation for scalable growth.

APIs are everywhere—enterprises now manage an average of 1,200 APIs, growing 50% year over year. But this growth has created a serious problem: keeping data private and compliant. Current API security tools focus on blocking threats but ignore the need for detailed privacy controls and adaptable compliance. This is a big issue for industries like finance, healthcare, and telecom, where privacy rules differ by region and situation.

Traditional API privacy relies on rigid, one-size-fits-all controls. These force companies to sacrifice either functionality or privacy, slowing data sharing and creating risks. Managing privacy across thousands of APIs has become a major roadblock, delaying projects and increasing compliance headaches. Sensitive data often gets overexposed or misused because the tools can’t keep up.

What if APIs had a smart privacy layer? This middleware would let companies set dynamic controls, share data only with consent, and protect sensitive transactions with zero-knowledge proofs. By making privacy programmable—without changing the APIs themselves—businesses could quickly adapt to new rules and user needs. This "privacy as code" approach solves compliance challenges and keeps innovation moving fast.

• Veteran Venture Architects who've built and scaled successful companies
• Product and Engineering teams with deep domain expertise
• Industry advisors who understand market dynamics and opportunities
• A network of potential customers, partners, and investors

• Structured venture-building methodology to validate and launch your concept
• Full stack of resources to accelerate from idea to funded company
• Clear path to seed funding for validated opportunities
• Deep expertise in Financial Services and Web3 markets

• Seasoned entrepreneurs ready for their next venture
• Industry veterans with deep market insights
• Technical leaders who understand scalable solutions
• Domain experts passionate about solving real problems