Define the question
Together we pin down exactly what you need to know, and for which decision.
Taking new research questions
Turning information
Also a keynote speakerBringing home the missing soldiers of Sultan YacoubI led the intelligence research for 8 years, until they were brought home and the file was closed. In the keynote I open the file and turn it into tools for managers and teams.Keynote details & booking
Turning information
into intelligence
Ask any business question, and I will come back with an answer you can base a decision on. Open-source research, fully legal and strictly confidential.
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Also a keynote speakerBringing home the missing soldiers of Sultan YacoubI led the intelligence research for 8 years, until they were brought home and the file was closed. In the keynote I open the file and turn it into tools for managers and teams.Keynote details & booking
Modi Ben ShaulFounder, Modi-In · Research & business intelligence
30+years in intelligence
26years at the Prime Minister’s Office
2021Modi-In founded
Who my clients are
Financial intelligence firmsLaw firmsInvestorsPrivate investigatorsBanksInsurance companiesAccountantsVC fundsConsulting firmsReal estate developersRecruitment firmsInvestigative journalistsAcademic institutionsNonprofitsFinancial intelligence firmsLaw firmsInvestorsPrivate investigatorsBanksInsurance companiesAccountantsVC fundsConsulting firmsReal estate developersRecruitment firmsInvestigative journalistsAcademic institutionsNonprofits
About me
Nice to meet you, I’m Modi Ben Shaul
Over 30 years in intelligence analysis, 26 of them at Israel’s Prime Minister’s Office as head of a research branch and as an investigator. In 2021 I founded Modi-In to bring the working methods of the intelligence world to business.
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My research areas
years at the Prime Minister’s Office,
as head of a research branch and investigator
OSINTCompetitive intelligenceConflict of interestBackground checksLocating heirsVerification
8 years leading the search for the missing soldiers of Sultan Yacoub
How it works01 02 03 04 And the answer is yoursSend me your question
From raw information to an answer you can act on
Four steps in every project, no shortcuts.
Collect
I gather information from every open source: media, social networks, public and legal records.
Analyze and cross-check
I filter out the noise, cross-check the findings, and separate facts from assessments.
Intelligence picture
You get a clear answer to your question, with conclusions and recommendations.
What I do
Research that leads to decisions, not just a pile of data
Every project starts with one focused question and uses only open, legal sources. No stolen data, no hacking, no dark web.
Company research & competitive intelligence
A full picture of a company, competitor or market, so you can plan your next move.
Conflict-of-interest checks
Hidden ties between decision makers and the parties to a deal, tender or case.
Pre-investment background checks
What you should know about the people involved before you put money in.
Locating people and heirs
Tracing individuals and heirs anywhere in the world.
Asset tracing
Open-source information on assets and fund transfers of companies and people.
Litigation support
Findings, documents and traces for legal and private-investigation needs.
Monitoring and alerts
Tracking threats and irregularities before they turn into a crisis.
Verification & fake-news detection
Is the story true, who published it first, and when?
Geolocation & aviation data
Geographic research and data on aircraft movements.
Keynote for organizations
Bringing home the missing soldiers of Sultan Yacoub
When everyone says there is no way, how do you find one?
For eight years I led the research to locate the soldiers missing since the 1982 Battle of Sultan Yacoub. In this keynote I open the file and turn it into practical tools for managers and teams.
- Decisions under uncertainty
- Creative thinking
- Responsibility
- Collaboration
- Facts vs. assessments
Keynote and articles
Lessons from the intelligence world
The Sultan Yacoub keynote, and articles on OSINT, conflicts of interest, background checks and verification.
Keynote
Keynote for organizations
Bringing home the missing soldiers of Sultan Yacoub
OSINT
What Is OSINT? Open-Source Intelligence and How Businesses Use It
Competitive intelligence
Competitive Intelligence: How to Know Your Competitors, Legally and Ethically
Conflict of interest
Conflict of Interest Checks: Uncovering Hidden Ties Before a Tender, Deal or Appointment
Due diligence
Due Diligence Before Investing: What to Know About the People Before You Put Money In
Locating people
Locating Heirs and Missing People: How to Find Someone After 20 Years
Analytic thinking
Facts vs. Assessments: Nine Intelligence Tools Every Manager Can Use Tomorrow
Verification
How to Verify Information Online and Spot Fake News: A Researcher’s Method
Jewish law
What Does Jewish Law (Halacha) Say About OSINT and Business Intelligence?
Testimonials
What people who were there say
Frequently asked questions
Didn’t find an answer? Send me your question on WhatsApp and I’ll get back to you.
What is OSINT, and what is business intelligence?
OSINT (open-source intelligence) is intelligence built from information that is publicly and legally available: media, social networks, websites, public records, academic and legal databases. Business intelligence is what you get when that information is collected, verified and analyzed to answer a specific business question.
Is open-source research legal?
Yes. I work only with legally available information, in line with the law and the ethical standards of civilian competitive intelligence, in Israel and in every country the research touches. I never use stolen data, never break into websites, and by choice do not mine the dark web.
What kind of questions can you answer?
Questions about companies, competitors and markets; hidden ties and conflicts of interest; people and heirs who need to be located; assets; and whether a piece of information is true. If the information is out there, I will find it.
Is my identity kept confidential?
Yes. Client names are strictly confidential, and invoices carry a reference number only, never the subject of the research. Once paid in full, the research is yours and is never shared with a third party.
Do you work outside Israel?
Yes. Many projects involve companies and people abroad. When needed, and only with your approval, I add local investigators and professional translation.
How do we get started?
Send me your question on WhatsApp, by phone or by email. We define the research question together, agree on scope and timing, and I get to work.
Have a question that needs an answer?
Send it to me, and I’ll get back to you to define the research question together. Your inquiry stays confidential.