What We Do
At Pathfinder Research, we help clients navigate a complex, data-driven world — uncovering how power, money, and influence shape the decisions that affect us all.
Research for Advocates
Turning evidence into impact.
We conduct deep-dive investigations that connect policy debates to real-world influence. From financial flows to online ecosystems, we uncover the facts that help advocates anticipate opposition, strengthen their case, and inform the public.
Intelligence for Campaigns
We define the campaign on your terms.
We help campaigns understand who they’re up against, and what really drives them. Our research turns complex information into clear, credible insights that shape strategy and break through the noise.
Protection for Organizations
Your reputation is everything.
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Before investing in a new hire or partnership, we help ensure your organization is protected. Our vetting process combines open-source research and background intelligence to identify risks early, so you can make confident decisions.
The landscape has changed. The truth still matters.
Who We Are
Pathfinder Research founder Derek Martin specializes in uncovering facts that activate audiences and change minds. With fifteen years of experience as an accountability advocate – and investigative skills honed at the National Security Agency – Pathfinder Research knows how to find the truth, even when it's hidden.