Danillo Almeida

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Location
São Paulo, Brazil
School
Universidade São Judas Tadeu, Universidad Nacional de Mar del Plata
Expertise
Car culture, Automotive history, Automotive marketing
  • A car enthusiast for nearly 30 years, Danillo believes consumers yield immense influence over the automotive industry and car culture in general, since their preferences regarding comfort, safety, and performance are the driving force behind how cars are made.
  • Danillo is a fan of compact, affordable cars and the companies that manufacture them because, despite dealing with heavy cost-related constraints, they make ownership accessible to buyers on a budget.
  • Being a car geek makes him the go-to source for advice among his friends and family.

Experience

Danillo started creating blog posts on Medium as a personal project in 2017. His professional career includes writing product pages and informative articles for Mercteil, a specialized auto parts store. He also co-founded AutomoBible, an emerging automotive newsroom. Danillo is the author of "Jeitinho Brasileiro em Quatro Rodas," an analysis of how Brazilian people have interacted with cars over the past decades, and "The Car and the Brand," a deep dive into various car brands and their symbiotic relationship with consumers.

Education

Danillo has a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering from Universidade São Judas Tadeu and a master's degree in business administration in data analytics and management.

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