The Bondar Group was founded to improve the research and consulting industry from the inside.
Founder
Ethan Bondar has spent his career in the industry and has seen it all, from boutique consultancies to large multinational research firms. He had a natural passion and knack for the work, and his combination of talent, passion, and wide-ranging experience led to rapid career growth, starting at the ground level and moving into executive roles by his late twenties.
Ethan’s drive to question the status quo and improve the value of his work did not just fuel his career success, it also helped him spot a growing problem in the industry. Too often, the research being delivered to companies was not as valuable as it could (and should) be.
Quality and depth were dropping, but timelines and costs were not. Firms were spread too thin to go the extra mile required to deliver the quality clients deserved. Work that requires senior experts was being handed off to new analysts behind the scenes. Unvetted AI being used to speed things up. Add in declining data quality, and the result was clear: the system was broken. Research firms were shaping the way they operated around maximizing their profits and getting the work off their plates, instead of prioritizing their clients’ ROI.
Ethan knew something had to change, and he knew he had the experience and knowledge to lead that change. In 2025, he founded The Bondar Group on a simple principle: companies deserve better value from their research company.
The alternative to expensive big firms, with unmatched quality, deeper insights, and faster delivery.
Industry-leading work and commitment, delivered by experienced professionals.
We go beyond the surface to deliver insights you can actually use to make decisions.
Faster turnaround and transformative service, without needing a massive budget.
If you agree, join us in setting a new standard. Let’s talk about how we can do this for your next project.
What clients say about working with us.
From the first contact to final delivery, we handle every aspect with our goal of achieving better value for you. This mission shapes every service we offer.
We are a boutique firm built on going the extra mile, and that’s our superpower. With us, you get:
You will work directly with our founder, Ethan Bondar, and a dedicated team of senior research partners, where applicable. We believe in a hands-on, collaborative approach where our most experienced minds are focused on your project from start to finish.
Our process is collaborative and transparent:
While we have broad experience across many sectors, we have deep expertise in:
We are proudly based in Vancouver, BC, and serve clients across Canada and North America. We combine local expertise with a national and international perspective.
We work with a range of clients, but we are a particularly good fit for growing companies, startups, and mid-market businesses that need high-quality insights but are underserved by large, traditional research firms.
We ensure data quality through three main avenues:
Our standard deliverable is a comprehensive, visually engaging report (typically PowerPoint) that clearly outlines the key findings, actionable recommendations, and supporting data. We don’t believe in data dumps; we believe in telling a clear story that leads to smart decisions.
Both! We have vast experience and expertise managing tracking studies and conducting ad-hoc research with the utmost value.
It’s simple. Schedule a free, no-obligation consultation with us. We’ll discuss your goals and see if we’re a good fit to help you achieve them.
