Helping organizations navigate uncertainty at the intersection of emerging technology, insider threat, and global strategic competition.

Providing Insight at the Edge of Risk

Our Ethos

We believe foresight is the foundation of resilience. In a world defined by technological disruption, insider risk, and global strategic competition, clarity is power.

Our purpose is to help leaders see beyond the noise—to anticipate threats, understand adversaries, and act with precision.

We value integrity, discretion, and discipline. These values guide every engagement from advising companies to assessing complex security challenges.

We partner with clients who understand that in an era of accelerating change, preparation is not a luxury, it is a necessity.

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Our Services

In today’s world risk evolves in real time. Founded and led by Sheetal Patel, a former intelligence officer, Shadowline Consulting blends strategic insight with real-world experience to help organizations anticipate emerging threats, harness technology responsibly, and protect what matters most.

From insider risk and geopolitical competition to the fast evolving intersections of Artificial Intelligence, data, and security, we help leaders make confident, informed decisions in complex environments.

Why Shadowline Consulting?

Proven expertise: Decades of intelligence, policy, and national security experience applied to risk and threat assessments across geopolitical, insider, and cyber domains.

Clear foresight: Actionable insights and scenario planning that cut through noise to reveal what is next in technology and geopolitics.

Tailored approach: Solutions built around your mission, culture, and risk profile.

Strategic Advantage: Translating how technologies like AI, quantum, and advanced communications intersect with global competition and providing options to safeguard innovation, supply chains, and intellectual property.

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Sheetal Patel brings her unique perspectives on insider threats, emerging technologies, and strategic risk management to Shadowline Consulting. After 28 distinguished years with the Central Intelligence Agency, she has a proven track record of navigating complex global challenges and leveraging cutting-edge innovation for strategic advantage. She is passionate about helping organizations across technology, venture capital, and non-profit sectors make informed decisions in a rapidly evolving business landscape.