Effective Data Storytelling for Entrepreneurs- Lunch & Learn

As an entrepreneur, you’re constantly making decisions—about growth, funding, partnerships, and strategy. But how do you translate raw numbers into insights that win support, secure resources, and drive momentum? The answer lies in data storytelling.

Join Michael Cortez and Kedeisha Bryan for an interactive workshop designed to help entrepreneurs harness the power of data for their business.

In this session, you’ll learn how to:

• Transform complex data into clear, actionable stories
• Use storytelling techniques to inspire investors, customers, and partners
• Identify the right metrics to track for entrepreneurial success
• Leverage tools without needing to be a data scientist

Michael’s unique approach blends technical expertise with communication skills honed as a speaker and voice-over artist, making data not only understandable but compelling. Whether you’re pitching investors, rallying your team, or navigating partnerships, this session will give you the tools to make your data work for you.

• Date & Time: 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM
• Format: Lunch & Learn with facilitated discussion
• Price: $25 per person
• What’s Included: Lunch, beverage, and parking validation. Lunch options include salads, hamburger, chicken sandwich, and more options!

• Entrepreneurs and founders looking to communicate value more effectively
• Business leaders navigating growth decisions
• Professionals seeking to strengthen their data-driven storytelling

Michael Cortez is dedicated to advancing entrepreneurship through data, collaboration, and storytelling. A servant leader at heart, he aligns stakeholders, adapts communication to diverse audiences, and drives community-centered impact. His work helps position Atlanta as a Top 5 Tech Hub while making data accessible to all.

Kedeisha Bryan is the founder and CEO of Data in Motion, the platform that helps career changers launch $100K data analytics careers in under six months, without going back to school. Five years ago, she was earning $8/hour delivering pizzas and Amazon packages; since then, she’s driven 1,000%+ year-over-year growth and multiple six-figure months. A data storytelling and visualization expert, Kedeisha shows her students and entrepreneurs how to turn raw data into compelling narratives that win trust, and drive action and growth.

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