Davila Applied Anthropological Research

Using Applied Anthropology to Support a More Equitable Society

WHO WE ARE

VALUE AND TRADITION

Founded by leading Anthropological Researcher, Miguel Angel Davila, DAAR is a bi-lingual, boutique data research and business advisory firm that serves a broad array of clients that include start-ups, small businesses, more established firms, not-for-profits, and disabled entrepreneurs.

Our Anthropological Approach combines the value of traditional research methodologies with the ability to garner a deeper understanding of market conditions and business operations, resulting in better outcomes for our clients and partners.

WHAT WE DO FOR OUR CLIENTS

Relevant Statistics That Matter

DAAR enables our clients to more efficiently target market opportunities and improve business conditions by providing custom research, data, and business analysis through the lens of Applied Anthropology (more about Applied Anthropology and how it can benefit your business can be found here).

We save our clients time and money while improving business operations and results. Our proprietary methodologies and use of applied anthropology uncover insights that are often not found by traditional research methods and organizations.

Our services can be catered to a wide array of budgets, timing, and needs, delivered with hands-on involvement from our founder to provide actionable insights and recommendations.

WHO WE WORK FOR

Research Tailored to your Business

DAAR is a a bi-lingual, boutique data research and business advisory firm that serves a broad array of clients from start-ups and small businesses to more established, larger firms. Our work spans the for-profit and not-for-profit arenas, with an additional focus on providing specialized services to business run by and for members of the disabled community.

We engage with organizations that seek to better understand their market potential, increase profits through customer or market insights, and/or companies who seek advice on how to improve or streamline business processes. Whether you seek data to guide a new company launch or look to streamline operations for a third-generation business, DAAR provides tools and resources designed to improve your bottom line, catered to your needs and budget.

OUR SERVICES

We’ll Help You Along The Way

DAAR empowers our clients and partnering organizations to make more informed decisions that result in better business operations, more streamlined processes and increased revenues, profitability, and improving return on investment.

From budget friendly options that include off-the-shelf data sets to custom research reports and top-to-bottom business operations assessments, our goal is to provide you with a work product that offers clear and actionable recommendations.

Applied Anthropology

DAAR offers a full array of Applied Anthropology services to serve companies of all shapes and sizes. From budget-friendly ethnographic studies to custom cultural insight reports, Applied Anthropology delivers the deep human understanding you need to make informed choices. Our team includes some of the nation’s best experts in how to uncover and apply anthropological insights that will drive positive returns for your business.

Digital Advertising

DAAR provides comprehensive digital advertising services tailored to organizations of every size. Options range from affordable directory listings and targeted campaigns to custom strategies that span multiple channels. Our team combines deep expertise with data-informed, culturally resonant storytelling to help your business build visibility, reach the right audiences, and make informed decisions that support positive returns.

Digital Advertising

DAAR provides comprehensive digital advertising services tailored to organizations of every size. Options range from affordable directory listings and targeted campaigns to custom strategies that span multiple channels. Our team combines deep expertise with data-informed, culturally resonant storytelling to help your business build visibility, reach the right audiences, and make informed decisions that support positive returns.

Business Anthropology

DAAR provides a comprehensive range of Business Anthropology services for organizations of every size. From cost-effective consumer ethnographies to tailored analyses of organizational culture, we deliver the cultural intelligence that helps you make well-informed decisions. Our team brings deep expertise in translating anthropological insights into practical strategies that support positive business outcomes.

Listings

DAAR provides a range of Listings services tailored to businesses of every size. Choose an affordable basic directory profile or a customized enhanced listing featuring photos, videos, and special offers. Each option helps increase your online visibility and local reach, while our team of leading directory experts can help you build and optimize your presence to support positive business results.

Listings

DAAR provides a range of Listings services tailored to businesses of every size. Choose an affordable basic directory profile or a customized enhanced listing featuring photos, videos, and special offers. Each option helps increase your online visibility and local reach, while our team of leading directory experts can help you build and optimize your presence to support positive business results.

How We Work

A Practical and Strategic Approach

Our custom data, research reports, and business operations assessments provide our clients with clear and actionable recommendations. By leveraging our founder’s unique expertise in the field of anthropological research, DAAR provides research tools and assessments that provide keen insights which would not be unearthed by traditional consulting or research firms.

We believe social problems have a tremendous impact on human development and advancement, yet are too often overlooked – especially in the field of business consulting. These problems could be addressed through anthropological research that can help us understand the human condition and social problems, and thus obtain actionable insights into everyday human challenges – including those faced by your team members, management, and ownership.

Our unique business model makes research practices and services refreshing and engaging, allowing our members to interact with us and each other. This engagement is what separates our corporate objectives from the models of more traditional research firms, consultancies, and think tanks.

The Vessel

MODERN PERSPECTIVES

About Applied Anthropology and Your Business

Providing Insight & Strategic Direction

Applied anthropology is a dynamic field within the broader discipline of anthropology that focuses on the practical application of anthropological theories, methods, and knowledge to address real-world problems and challenges. It encompasses a range of subfields, including urban anthropology, medical anthropology, business anthropology, environmental anthropology, and development anthropology. Through collaboration with stakeholders and a commitment to social justice, applied anthropologists strive to create positive change and promote cultural understanding and respect.

Business anthropologists apply their knowledge of culture, consumer behavior, and organizational dynamics to help companies understand diverse markets, design inclusive products and services, and develop effective marketing strategies. They conduct market research, consumer surveys, and ethnographic studies to uncover consumer preferences, cultural meanings attached to products, and social dynamics within organizations. By providing insights into cultural nuances and local contexts, applied anthropologists help businesses adapt their practices and strategies to specific cultural environments, leading to more successful and sustainable outcomes. They also contribute to creating inclusive work environments that value diversity and promote cultural understanding.

Through the lens of Applied and Business Anthropology, DAAR zero’s in on critical issues facing your business, providing a level of insight and strategic direction not found by traditional research and consultancy firms. To learn more about our services, please click here.

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OUR CLIENTS STORIES

Five Gold Stars

"As a start up, I utilized Davila Applied Anthropological Research for marketing, statistical trends and demographical data with a focus on creating pitch decks and other communications for investors and applying for grants. Miguel’s team provided much needed insight on what marketing angles would be most effective. This service is a must have for companies looking to scale their growth. Kudos to Davila Anthropological Research Company!!!"

Calvette Brown

Inventor, CEO, The Guider's Shield Company: Chicago, Illinois

Five Gold Stars

“We went to Miguel during a critical time in our organizational life cycle, as we were seeking to improve our fundraising efforts while building much needed partnerships. Miguel’s professional and expertise were unmatched, as he conducted research, analyzed data, built reports, and created presentation decks. Working with our leadership team, Miguel smartly and inventively found alignment between his passion for anthropology with the practical development needs of a non-profit.”

Garri Rivkin

Founder, Executive Director, The City Tutors: New York City, New York