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

The Art & Science of Creating Intelligent Data Visualizations w/ @MicoYuk (Episode 14) #DataTalk

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

How Seth Godin Transforms Publishing for Books—and What Event Pros Can Learn From It

Marketing provocateur Seth Godin reveals his approach of chapters in his books and how event planners can revolutionize content creation using his riff format.

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The Mindset Shift That Transforms Adrenaline Into Leadership Fuel With Theresa Payton

Transform rejection into resilience with proven mindset strategies from the first female White House CIO Theresa Payton.

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Olympic Champion Apolo Ohno’s Blueprint for Success

This week, we had a top keynote speaker, Apolo Ohno, as a guest on The Keynote Curators podcast, where he shared the performance principles that carried him through eight Olympic medals and now guide his success in business and speaking.

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Crisis Management Lessons From 9/11: Why Top Event Leaders Prepare Before the Alarm Sounds

Crisis management begins before alarms sound. Learn how 9/11 lessons translate to event leadership and prevent disasters.

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Four Health Pillars That Transform Business Performance

Learn the four health pillars Olympic champion Apolo Ohno uses to maintain peak performance in business and life when perfection isn't possible.

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Strategic Thinking: Dorie Clark’s Blueprint for The Long Game

Dorie Clark was recently a guest on The Keynote Curators podcast, where she unpacked her revolutionary approach to strategic thinking and long-term success planning

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