Michael Petrie is a former Private Investigator and leader in the fight against fraud. With over 30 years of experience, he's a recognized expert in social media investigations, OSINT methodologies and big data analysis. He founded Webutation, Inc., a social media intelligence and brand defense solution, and previously co-founded Social Detection, which was acquired in 2020.

Social Detection was the first Social Media Investigation Platform built for the Insurance Industry. Michael is a sought-after speaker, educating others on the power of social media investigations for risk reduction, claims resolution and brand defense. “We can all grow through education.”