Services
Background Checks & Sanctions Screening
Make confident hiring and partnership decisions with our thorough background screening services. We analyze:
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Employment history & education credentials
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Sanctions & watchlist screenings
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Overall background and reputational risks
Comprehensive Investigative Due Diligence
Our deep-dive investigations offer a full risk assessment of individuals and entities, ensuring transparency and compliance. We investigate:
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Litigation records & bankruptcy filings
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Corporate affiliations & financial standing
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Source of wealth & asset tracing
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In-depth media searches & reputational analysis
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Political & professional connections, highlighting potential risks
Media & Social Media Intelligence
Uncover potential red flags or strategic insights with our advanced media and social media analysis, including:
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Adverse media & reputation screening
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Social media footprint & sentiment analysis
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Follower and audience engagement insights
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Network and association mapping
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Regional social media coverage, including VK.com, Telegram, and other localized platforms
Bespoke Investigative Reports
Every case is unique. That’s why we provide custom-tailored reports designed to meet your specific needs, delivering clear, actionable intelligence to support your decision-making.
Why Steppe Forward?
We provide comprehensive, discreet, and legally compliant investigative research in Eastern Europe and Central Asia to help you make informed business, hiring, and compliance decisions.
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Our expert team ensures all investigations adhere to strict privacy laws, so you can trust our findings are both ethical and reliable.
We go beyond simply gathering data—we build a comprehensive story from our findings, helping you understand the bigger picture. Our expert analysis not only delivers detailed records but also interprets the significance of missing or unavailable data, providing you with clear insights into potential risks and hidden connections.
​We prioritize ethical research, data security, and compliance with global privacy regulations. Partner with us for reliable, legally compliant intelligence solutions—get in touch today!
Leadership Team
Helen is a Washington D.C.-based ACAMS-certified investigative due diligence analyst with 3+ years of experience in compliance and financial services.
Multilingual and skilled in complex investigations, she specializes in identifying regulatory and reputational risks, fraud, and corruption across Eastern Europe and globally. Helen excels in data interpretation and building compelling narratives from research findings. She also has extensive experience in conducting investigative and verification interviews.
With expertise in public records, media analysis, and deep-dive investigations, she delivers strategic insights and comprehensive risk assessments.
Helen Tian
Co-founder &
Chief Analyst
Mira is a certified executive manager with over 6 years of experience in marketing, management, and customer service. Multilingual and focused on both delivery and quality, she ensures that every project meets the highest standards.
Born in Kyiv, Ukraine, she now lives with her family in Lviv.
Mira Vyslovukh
Co-founder &
Executive Officer
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