Biography

As the Co-founder of BI Brainz and the popular BI/Analytics Data Storytelling Framework (BIDS), Mico Yuk has been blessed to train 10,000+ data professionals over the last 10 years and she doesn’t plan on stopping any time soon. Mico loves discussing the use and impact of data storytelling on her Analytics on Fire podcast, where she interviews rockstar students, fellow thought leaders, and some of her executive sponsors.

Mico’s true passion is teaching the verbal, written and visual art of data storytelling to drive action. She’s consulted with and trained teams for companies like Shell, FedEx, Nestle, Qatargas, Ericsson, Procter & Gamble, Kimberly-Clark, and more.

Rated as the #7 most influential entrepreneur in BI by Onalytics, Mico became known in the analytics community for her ‘blunt’ twitter comments and blogs which have been mentioned on numerous tech websites and blogs. That led to some of her favorite top-rated keynotes and speaking engagements including, the Harvard Entrepreneurial Club, the Real Business Intelligence Conference at MIT, Google BlackTech Mecca, Facebook Women in Analytics, the Microsoft Power BI Summit, Booz Allen Inspiration Series, AnitaB.Org Hopperx London, ITWeb in South Africa, and South Summit in Madrid, to name a few.

If you’re looking to kick off your event with a bang and get the audience at the edge of their seats, Mico is your speaker!

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Videos

JOIN 2018 - The Science Behind Data Visualization with Mico Yuk

Hopperx1 London: Opening Keynote

2017 State of the Black Tech Ecosystem [Livestream]

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Testimonials

She's an amazing presenter! I can't wait to hear her again this year.
– Kate M., Mgr Analytics Relations, Information Builders
It was a great day at Big Data World London. I was able to meet (finally!) and talk with the amazing Mico Yuk. Very inspiring and brilliant DataScientist and public speaker!
– Kirk Borne, Chief Data Scientist, Booze Allen
Thank you so much for an inspiring talk at the Women in Analytics conference at Facebook! Your energy and insights are a true gift.
– Kat G., Data Science & Analytics, Netflix

Blog Posts

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Audience engagement transforms when humor creates connection. Learn from Scott Bloom how laughter turns passive attendees into active participants at events.

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Robert J. Darling shares crisis leadership frameworks and strategies for leading through chaos from his experience inside the President's bunker on 9/11.

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Veterans Day reminds us that commitment means showing up for others—discover how veteran speakers teach steadiness, trust, and service.

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How to Find Happiness by Loving the Process (And Not the Prize)

Discover how Olympic legend Apolo Ohno found happiness by prioritizing purpose over prizes and loving the journey more than the destination.

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Energy Management Strategies with Erin King

Energy management expert Erin King discusses balancing energy in this episode of The Keynote Curators Podcast, sharing strategies for peak performance.

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Build unwavering client loyalty through trust, engagement, and emotional connection—turning first-time buyers into forever advocates.

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