Dedicated to making the world safer through ethical intelligence
Built by investigators, for investigators.
- Jonathan Couch
- Jason Herren
- Paul DiBello
- Sandy Mackay
- Michael Taylor
- Adam Jones
- Nico Dekens
- Amy Mortlock
- Daniel Clemens
Jonathan Couch
Chief Executive OfficerJonathan Couch is a cybersecurity and intelligence technology executive with more than 30 years of experience spanning security operations, threat intelligence, information warfare, and advanced technology research. He builds teams and tools that help organizations uncover, interpret, and act on complex digital threats, bridging technical innovation with real-world security needs across government and enterprise environments.
Jonathan is passionate about technology entrepreneurship, scaling early-stage companies, and leading diverse teams to operate with greater clarity and effectiveness. A veteran of the U.S. Air Force, he brings deep experience working with global Intelligence Community agencies as well as large commercial organizations.
Paul DiBello
Chief Revenue OfficerPaul DiBello is a revenue and growth leader with more than 35 years of experience building and scaling global sales organizations across information technology, cybersecurity, and threat intelligence markets. As Chief Revenue Officer at ShadowDragon, he is trusted by customers and partners for his ability to align strategy, execution, and long-term value in complex, high-stakes environments.
Paul has held senior leadership roles overseeing worldwide sales and partnerships at multiple high-growth technology companies, helping take products from early adoption to global deployment. He is a graduate of Princeton University, where he earned a degree in Economics and served as a two-time captain of the university’s nationally ranked Division I lacrosse team, experience that continues to inform his disciplined, team-first approach to leadership at scale.
Michael Taylor
Chief Customer OfficerMichael Taylor is a seasoned executive with more than 20 years of experience building and leading global customer operations, with a career defined by transforming post-sales organizations into engines of growth through an exceptional customer experience. He has scaled global customer success, support, and services organizations, translating customer behavior into actionable improvements in experience, retention, and growth.
From early roles in large-scale telecom and digital services, to senior leadership positions in SaaS and Enterprise Technology, Michael leverages deep operational expertise spanning renewals, onboarding, support, and global centers of excellence, bringing a pragmatic, data-driven approach to leadership. He holds an MBA from Emory University and is a certified Project Management Professional
Adam Jones
Chief Finance OfficerAdam Jones is a financial and operational leader with more than two decades of experience supporting high-growth technology organizations across B2B SaaS and global enterprise environments. As Chief Financial Officer at ShadowDragon, he oversees finance and accounting for the company’s OSINT and cybersecurity platform, bringing rigor, clarity, and strategic insight to every stage of growth.
Adam has led finance organizations through periods of rapid scaling, international expansion, and investment-driven transformation, building disciplined financial foundations that enable long-term success. He holds degrees in Economics and Accounting from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, an MBA from Emory University’s Goizueta Business School, and began his career in public accounting as a Certified Public Accountant, experience that continues to inform his data-driven, execution-focused approach to leadership.
Nico Dekens
Senior VP of Engineering and Chief InnovatorNico Dekens is an experienced all-source intelligence analyst and the founder of Dutch Osint Guy Intelligence Services, specializing in Open Source Intelligence (OSINT), online Human Intelligence (HUMINT), and digital investigations. With a deep passion for intelligence gathering, analysis, and online investigations, Nico has dedicated over 20 years to the field, including extensive experience within Dutch law enforcement.
Throughout his career, he has worked on a wide range of cases, from high-profile homicide and international narcotics investigations to tracking stolen art, gang violence, and online extremist networks. He has also conducted covert virtual HUMINT operations and counterterrorism investigations.
Amy Mortlock
Vice President MarketingAmy Mortlock is a security marketing leader, known for driving innovation, operational excellence, and strategic transformation across the intelligence, cybersecurity, and digital investigations landscape. Known for her ability to bridge technical capability with real-world mission impact, Amy has built her career at the intersection of open-source intelligence (OSINT), threat detection, and enterprise security strategy, helping organizations navigate an increasingly complex threat environment.
Amy’s leadership is defined by a commitment to ethical intelligence, user-centric solutions, and the responsible advancement of investigative technologies. She has contributed to the growth and scale of several high-impact security programs, driven partnerships that expand analytical insight, and championed initiatives that empower analysts to work faster, smarter, and with greater clarity. She has shaped high-impact go-to-market strategies that elevate brands, strengthen market positioning, drive demand, and translate complex security technologies into clear value for customers.
Daniel Clemens
FounderDaniel Clemens is the Founder of ShadowDragon, which launched in 2016 following the success of his Packet Ninjas security consulting firm. With extensive experience in security and intelligence analysis, Daniel led the development of technology that enables investigators to uncover, analyze, and act on complex digital threats.
Under his leadership, ShadowDragon has become a trusted provider of open-source intelligence tools used in major criminal investigations by law enforcement, financial crimes units, and corporate security teams worldwide. His work has contributed to the successful resolution of high-impact cases involving law enforcement, cybercrime, fraud, organized crime, and insider threats.
Ethical intelligence, by design
Real-time data
No mass scraping or hacking
Unattributed searches
Compliant to regulation
SOC 2 Type II Certified
Support that goes beyond onboarding
“With ShadowDragon’s SocialNet® transforms, you can graph out connections across dozens of social networks with just one click. They are a must have for any investigator or hunter. It takes a lot of the time and effort out of pivoting on personal data."Bob McArdle Emea Manager, Threat Research / Trend Micro