Who we are:

The Pelorus Academy for Analysis

If your work—or your life—requires you to think critically, analyze information, or make consequential decisions, Pelorus can help.

Pelorus exists to improve the quality of analysis and decision-making. Our North Star is simple: better questions, clearer reasoning, and more disciplined judgment under uncertainty. Our approach combines enduring intellectual virtues with a practical, structured framework designed for real analytical work.

The three pillars:

• Inquiry — ask better questions before you chase answers.
• Critical thinking — test assumptions, logic, and evidence.
• Discernment — Identify and mitigate bias, separate signal from noise, communicate what matters.

Our Structured Analytical Framework: U.P.D.A.T.E

• Understand the Requirement — Identify the North Star, the true objecive.
• Plan your Response — Decide how to get there.
• Delve into Data — Determine what information is needed.
• Analyze your Data — Apply methods and reasoning.
• Translate Results into Insights — Interpret what the analysis means.
• Educate and Explain — Communicate findings clearly and to the right audience.