Data Storytelling and Nonprofit Innovation with Ted Kriwiel

In this episode, we host our first-ever interview featuring Wichita's local data expert, Ted Kriwiel. Ted shares his journey into data science, beginning with a flag football league at age 19, and spanning to his recent tenure at Moonbase Labs. He discusses his hands-on experiences with building data solutions for Network Kansas, and how effective data visualization and storytelling can lead to meaningful improvements in nonprofit sectors. The conversation delves into the unique challenges and opportunities within nonprofit organizations, as well as strategies for maintaining flexibility and control over software use to prevent burnout and miscommunication. Tune in to this insightful discussion about the power of data and the importance of being the 'boss' of your software.00:00 Introduction and Exciting Announcement00:54 Meet Ted Kriwiel: Data Enthusiast01:28 Ted's Journey into Data02:00 From Flag Football to Data Dashboards02:59 Self-Taught Data Skills04:19 Early Data Projects and Discoveries05:28 Building a Career in Data07:36 The Birth of LionGraph08:01 The Power of Data Storytelling09:41 Creating a Data-Driven Culture13:22 Transforming Nonprofits with Data20:09 Ted's Passion for Nonprofits21:27 Nonprofits and the Challenges They Face22:33 Hypotheses on Nonprofit Frustrations22:52 The Rapid Evolution of Software23:47 The Complexity of SaaS Solutions24:24 Flexible Tech Stacks for Nonprofits28:37 The Pitfalls of Enterprise Software35:01 The Importance of Being the Boss of Your Software38:19 The Misuse of Communication Tools40:30 Conclusion and Final ThoughtsReach out to us by sending an e-mail to [email protected] is brought to you by InfoFluency and Bondfire Strategy.