What happens when a data analyst starts studying their hometown's finances? For Karl Urich, it meant seeing Albany, New York, in a whole new light. Karl shares how he makes intimidating financial statements accessible to everyone, why unbiased storytelling matters more than gotcha journalism, and practical tips for aspiring data storytellers.
ADDITIONAL SHOW NOTES
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<li><a href='https://albanydatastories.com/about-albany-data-stories'>Albany Data Stories</a> (site)</li>
<li><a href='https://www.hudsonfinancedecoder.com'>Hudson Finance Decoder</a> (site)</li>
<li><a href='https://www.linkedin.com/in/karl-urich-359a941/'>Karl Urich</a> (LinkedIn)</li>
<li><a href='https://www.linkedin.com/in/normvep/'>Norm Van Eeden Petersman</a> (LinkedIn)</li>
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<description>&lt;p&gt;What happens when a data analyst starts studying their hometown's finances? For Karl Urich, it meant seeing Albany, New York, in a whole new light. Karl shares how he makes intimidating financial statements accessible to everyone, why unbiased storytelling matters more than gotcha journalism, and practical tips for aspiring data storytellers.&lt;/p&gt;
ADDITIONAL SHOW NOTES
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href='https://albanydatastories.com/about-albany-data-stories'&gt;Albany Data Stories&lt;/a&gt; (site)&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.hudsonfinancedecoder.com'&gt;Hudson Finance Decoder&lt;/a&gt; (site)&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.linkedin.com/in/karl-urich-359a941/'&gt;Karl Urich&lt;/a&gt; (LinkedIn)&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.linkedin.com/in/normvep/'&gt;Norm Van Eeden Petersman&lt;/a&gt; (LinkedIn)&lt;/li&gt;
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What happens when a data analyst starts studying their hometown's finances? For Karl Urich, it meant seeing Albany, New York, in a whole new light. Karl shares how he makes intimidating financial statements accessible to everyone, why unbiased storytelling matters more than gotcha journalism, and practical tips for aspiring data storytellers.
ADDITIONAL SHOW NOTES

Albany Data Stories (site)
Hudson Finance Decoder (site)
Karl Urich (LinkedIn)
Norm Van Eeden Petersman (LinkedIn)

 








This podcast is made possible by Strong Towns members. Click here to learn more about membership.









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