World Data Lab

World Data Lab is everything a 21st century company needs to be. Combining young and experienced, cutting edge with solid techniques, and using data for better decision making – a social enterprise start-up with a global vision.

World Data Lab is specialized in developing granular economic and demographic forecasts for every country and any point in time. Our clients are leading organizations and decision-makers in the public and private sector. Currently we are especially targeting major multinational companies & consultancies with a new cutting-edge product called the “MarketPro”. We combine data you can trust with design that inspires and form them into tools that deliver. Check out two of our past projects: www.population.io and www.worldpoverty.io

Our Global Network is represented by our Hubs in Vienna, Kenya, and Pakistan. Our team consists of motivated changemakers of all ages, coming together from Austria, Germany, Poland, the US, Kenya, Ethiopia, and the Philippines. Past experience varies – from labbers coming straight from university, to others with major positions in international organizations such as the UN, Brookings, World Bank, IFAD and the Francophonie, as well as again others with a background in Silicon Valley.

WDL is growing, and we need YOUR help to help us expand our footprint!
Are you already mid-studies (at least 3rd semester) and are interested in the data revolution as well as the Sustainable Development Goals? Join us for 5-10 hours a week in one of these areas:

Sales & Research

– help us formulate use cases
– Market Research: trends and background info about target leads; Competitor analysis
– Sales: sales strategy, proposal drafting, and client outreach
– Event Research for a great offline presence
– Showcase our products
– help with pitch decks and basic graphic design for various marketing material

NGO management

– learn more about agile project management
– find and coordinate funding opportunities
– support with managing existing funding, assure compliance with funding regulations
– Create proposals, presentations, and progress reports (including financial statements)
– coordinate the international hubs for an efficient project flow
– handle communication with partners