Data Done Right
Data alone doesn’t get you far. Our solutions put your data on wheels, moving you toward better-informed strategic decisions.
We provide cutting-edge solutions for open data and strategic development planning. Our clients are ministries of economy & finance, export & investment promotion agencies, chambers of commerce, national statistical agencies, and international organizations.
Our scalable open data solutions result in award-winning digital transformation projects, and our strategic reports empower sustainable growth and economic diversification strategies.
Trusted Worldwide
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DataUSA
Developed alongside Deloitte U.S, DataUSA is the go-to platform for exploring and visualizing U.S. demographics
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DataMPE
A nationwide platform at the service of all of Brazil’s medium and small businesses.
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DataMexico
The flagship data distribution tool of Mexico’s Secretary of the Economy. Data Mexico makes available dozens of datasets, from trade data to crime and health statistics, to drive smarter regional planning and Economic diversification strategies.
The Observatory of Economic Complexity (OEC)
With over 700k monthly users, the OEC is a global leader in international trade data. For 15+ the OEC has blazed the trail on how to present, visualize, and distribute complex datasets.
What We Deliver
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Economic Development Consulting
We were founded by leading researchers in the field of economic complexity and work alongside governments to develop tailored development strategies.
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Data Observatories
Using our state-of-the-art technology, we build high-end open data solutions that are simple to use, beautiful to interact with, and that solve complex digital transformation challenges.
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AI and Data Science
How can Data Science optimize export portfolios, identify high-potential markets, and measure the impact of tariffs on global trade? We leverage Economic Complexity and our partnership with the CCL lab to push the boundaries of academic knowledge in our projects.
What Makes Us Different
Customizable and Scalable Solutions
We are in full control of our technology, which allows us to build anything from big data projects to bespoke solutions involving anything from data visualization to AI-powered forecasting and LLM-powered data retrieval.
Award Winning User Interface & Design
We are pioneers in user interface and design. We produce the best-looking and most intuitive open data solutions on the market.
Built for Visibility
Our solutions are designed with Search Engine Optimization (SEO) and AI optimization in mind, making your data easy to find and guaranteeing a constant flow of users.
Capacity Building
Our team provides technical and conceptual training for all our tools and knowledge. We build open-source, license-free tools to empower our clients to keep growing.
Our Leadership
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Cesar A. Hidalgo
CO-FOUNDER & CO-CEO
César pioneered the study of economic complexity, combining data science, network theory, and AI to understand how knowledge flows shape economic development. His groundbreaking work has redefined how we measure and visualize the capabilities of nations, firms, and individuals, and has changed the global conversation on economic development. Hidalgo is also a tenured professor at the Toulouse School of Economics and the founder and director of the Center for Collective Learning (CCL) an interdisciplinary research group with offices at the Toulouse School of Economics and Corvinus University of Budapest
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Alex J.G. Simoes
CO-FOUNDER & CO-CEO
Alex is a data entrepreneur and one of the driving forces behind Datawheel's mission to transform the way people interact with data. He has more than fifteen years of experience in the creation of open data solutions such as the OEC, Data USA, and Data Mexico. Simoes has led many of Datawheel’s key innovations, from the creation of its first platforms and software libraries, to recent advances in data gamification (e.g. tradle).
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Pablo Paladino
PARTNER & CTO
Pablo is a veteran web development engineer who has led the creation of several cutting-edge data platforms. At Datawheel, Pablo oversees the development of scalable, user-friendly solutions that integrate diverse data sources into seamless experiences. With over 15 years of experience in software engineering and system architecture, Pablo has been instrumental in building Datawheel's reputation for delivering high-performance, durable platforms that unlock insights for organizations and communities worldwide.
