Narwhal Labs launched in January 2026 and is run by Brandon Whalen and Dr. Jessica Vitak. Brandon has decades of experience leading technology focused organizations while Jessica is a leading expert in data privacy and AI ethics.

We are a research-informed consulting firm that helps organizations understand and act on what rigorous research reveals about privacy, surveillance, and data-driven technologies. Our work bridges embedded research and real-world decision-making — translating evidence into practical guidance for growth, policy, and product design.