Daniel Cho
Founder & CEO
Washington, DC
Daniel Cho leads Velthros and oversees all client engagements. He has directed complex investigations, high-stakes policy analysis, and message strategy for leaders in government, business, and advocacy.
About Velthros
Velthros is a strategic intelligence and communications consultancy. We conduct opposition and investigative research, policy and political economy analysis, and executive communications to help leaders make informed decisions and communicate with credibility.
Principles
Discretion
Strict confidentiality and need‑to‑know access.
Evidence first
Source validation, citations, and reproducibility.
Accountability
Defined outcomes and measurable impact.
Lawful practice
Compliant methods and professional standards.
Clarity
Concise writing and decision‑grade recommendations.
How we work
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Intake
Objectives, constraints, stakeholders, and timelines.
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Research and analysis
Records, data, interviews; synthesis and validation.
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Strategy
Options, narratives, and plans; pressure‑testing and alignment.
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Delivery
Briefings, materials, and follow‑through with monitoring.
Leadership
Simone Carter
Director of Research & Policy
Washington, DC
Simone Carter directs Velthros’s research and policy practice. She leads comparative policy analysis and political economy assessments, delivering decision‑grade briefs for executive and board audiences.
Michael Townsend
Director of Investigations & Due Diligence
Washington, DC
Michael Townsend leads investigations and due diligence. He has managed legal‑grade fact‑finding, compliance reviews, and cross‑border background checks for corporate and legal clients.
Alejandra Rivera
Director of Strategic Communications
Washington, DC
Alejandra Rivera directs strategic communications at Velthros. She develops message frameworks, executive speeches, and media strategy for complex issues and time‑sensitive situations.
Advisory Board
Advisers are appointed on a confidential, engagement‑specific basis.
Compliance and ethics
Velthros operates lawfully and ethically. We rely on public records, licensed databases, and consented sources; we do not engage in pretexting, hacking, or unlawful surveillance. Our work adheres to applicable laws and professional standards.