“Detroit thinks in Data”
Our Reason
Data Is Detroit exists to strengthen the data infrastructure of Detroit and empower homegrown entrepreneurs, nonprofits, and small businesses to make smarter, data driven decisions.
What we believe in
We believe that data analytics is the key to unlocking real impact.
It allows organizations to:
Measure progress
Identify opportunities
Set meaningful goals
Demonstrate outcomes for grants & funding
Yet the expertise needed to build strong analytics systems often comes at a high cost, making it difficult for many organizations that do the most important work to access.
This is where we come in.
We provide free data consulting services to qualifying nonprofits and small businesses, helping them apply the same level of analytical excellence used by large corporations, right here in Detroit.
By giving access to high value data skills, we are building the foundation for a stronger, smarter, and more equitable Detroit economy.
Services we offer
We help organizations understand where they are and where their data can take them.
Our consultations uncover gaps, opportunities, and quick wins in your data process.
We help you define success in measurable terms.
Together, we set clear goals, identify key metrics, and design a plan to track progress that aligns with your mission and outcomes.
Get expert eyes on your existing data.
We review and interpret your reports or spreadsheets to help you understand what the numbers really say — turning complex data into actionable insights.
Our
company ethos
At Data Is Detroit, we believe data should serve people — not the other way around.
Our work is rooted in accessibility, integrity, and empowerment. We exist to make high-level data thinking available to everyone building something meaningful in Detroit.
We approach every project with three guiding principles:
1. Accessibility
Data belongs to everyone. We make complex analytics understandable and usable for organizations of all sizes, ensuring that insight is never limited by budget or background.
2. Integrity
We believe good data tells the truth. Every number, chart, and analysis we produce is grounded in accuracy, transparency, and context — because decisions built on weak data can do real harm.
3. Empowerment
We do not just deliver reports; we build capability. Our goal is to leave every organization stronger, more confident, and more equipped to make data-driven decisions on their own.
Together, these values shape how we work and why we exist:
To help Detroit grow through understanding, not assumption.
