Episode 87: Andres Andreu, CEO, Constella Intelligence

In this episode of the Think Small podcast, Andreas Andreu from Constella Intelligence discusses the company’s massive data lake, which contains nearly two decades of information from data breaches, cybercrime forums, and info stealers. Andreu explains how his firm uses a 24/7 automated "breach hunting" program to normalize and curate this data, ultimately serving as an OEM provider for entities in identity theft protection, law enforcement, and national intelligence. The conversation highlights the inescapable nature of modern digital footprints, noting that most individuals' data is already part of these vast repositories due to third-party vulnerabilities rather than personal mistakes. The discussion also explores the real-world applications of this intelligence, such as a 2025 live demo that unmasked a dark web administrator as a full-time intelligence officer in Eastern Europe. Andreu further delves into the power of Open Source Intelligence (OSINT), suggesting that savvy practitioners can often access better data than traditional intelligence agencies. Closing with insights into the business's operations, he describes managing a global team of 66 people primarily based in Spain and the US, while navigating the challenges of shifting the company’s focus toward a more effective Ideal Customer Profile (ICP) within the cybersecurity product sector. Connect: Website: https://constella.ai/ LinkedIn:   / andresandreu