Whenever AI comes up, one of the first questions we hear is, “So... is this going to replace me?” And it’s a fair question. But the truth is, Indago wasn’t built to replace analysts; it was built to support them.
At the end of the day, AI can’t do what humans do best: spot nuance, provide context, and ensure actionable value. What Indago can do is take care of the repetitive, time-consuming parts of your workflow so you can focus on what really matters.
Working With AI, Not Against It
When you use Indago, you’re not handing over your job. You’re teaming up with a tool that helps you move faster and go deeper.
Here’s how it works:
You define what you’re looking for.
Indago streamlines collection by letting you use your own methodology—whether that’s pulling in online articles through our Data Retriever Chrome extension, using our internal search, or uploading your own documents.
You create new templates or select from existing ones to structure your report.
Indago creates a first draft that follows your preferred structure.
You review, refine, and bring your expert voice to the product.
It’s still your report, Indago just gets you to the starting line faster. And the result? Better reports, produced in less time, without sacrificing quality.
“Okay, I Finished My Report... Now What?”
Here’s the fun part: when you stop spending all your time just getting the report out the door, you actually get time back to do the things you always wanted to do more of.
Here’s what that looks like:
🔍 Dig deeper into the data — Already have a daily brief done? Use those same sources to build trend analyses, dive into TTPs, or explore broader narratives.
🧩 Create companion products — Spin off short snapshots, visual timelines, or specialized updates based on your main report.
📈 Support decision-makers better — Spend more time crafting recommendations that align with leadership priorities instead of being stuck formatting sections of a report.
💡 Build smarter awareness tools — For example, I build The Daily Cyber Byte each morning in under 30 minutes. The same articles I use there? I can plug them into other Indago templates to explore broader themes, threat actor TTPs, or write-ups on sector-specific risks.
📚 Pitch in on training — Use your freed-up time to help newer analysts, build reference aids, or lead short intel briefings.
Real-World Use Case: Analyst + Product Manager
In my dual role as both Product Manager and Senior Intelligence Analyst, I rely on Indago to maintain a high-volume production cadence without sacrificing quality or my capacity to focus on the roadmap for building the platform itself.
Each week, I publish 10 different intelligence products using Indago:
🛡️ Daily Cyber Bytes — 5x/week
💊 NarcoWatch — 2x/week
🕋 Islamic State Flash Report — 1x/week
📊 Situation Reports on Cartels and Islamic State — 1x/week
The watchfloor-style newsletters take me around 25 minutes each, from collection to publishing. The longer SitReps take about 2.5 hours each. Altogether, I’m producing 10 reports per week in just 7–8 hours total.
Without Indago, this level of consistent production simply wouldn’t be possible. The platform allows me to quickly assemble actionable drafts and get high-quality intel out the door, while still giving me time to focus on product strategy, feature development, and user feedback.
This Isn’t About Replacing Analysts—It’s About Unlocking Their Potential
We get it, AI can be intimidating. But what we’ve seen time and time again is that when analysts work with Indago, they’re not sidelined, they’re amplified.
You’re still the expert. You still decide what matters. Indago just helps you get there faster and gives you space to do more of the meaningful, strategic work your team relies on.
Indago doesn’t replace you. It frees you.
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