About the Author

Gulrez Khan

Award-winning author. Data Science Leader. Making data visible for the next generation.

Gulrez Khan presenting at a data storytelling conference

With almost two decades of experience under his belt, Gulrez is a data wrangling extraordinaire, who has a knack for turning boring numbers into captivating stories. When he's not busy working, you can find him digging through open datasets like they're buried treasure, or passing on his data visualization skills to the next generation in the hopes of creating a world of data literate children.

A strong believer in the power of data literacy, Gulrez is on a mission to improve the way people make sense of data. He's known for delivering corporate workshops that are equal parts informative and entertaining, and is currently working on a book that promises to be a page-turner for data geeks everywhere.

Gulrez has worked as a Data Science Leader at Microsoft and PayPal, delivered keynotes at the Predictive Analytics Conference in Las Vegas and the Data Science Conference in Serbia, and teaches at UCLA and Harvard's Belfer Center.

Screen-free first
Every activity in the book can be done with pencil, paper, and curiosity — no device required.
Rooted in culture
Stories draw from South Asian and Middle Eastern everyday life — parathas, mosques, Urdu poetry — so children see themselves in data.
Wonder over worksheets
The goal is never to drill formulas. It's to spark the question: 'Wait — is that a pattern?'

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Maven Course

The Art of Telling Stories with Data

Data Storytelling Training for Analysts, Data Scientists & Product Managers

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Learn how to transform raw data into compelling narratives that captivate your audience. Combine data, visuals, and AI to become an unstoppable storyteller.

  • Learn to tell powerful stories — even if public speaking isn't your thing
  • Use visual cues to guide attention and reduce cognitive load
  • Explore AI tools to brainstorm, draft, and refine your data stories
  • Build the skill to evaluate and improve your own data stories
  • Free 30-minute 1-on-1 coaching session with Gulrez ($150 value)
$700
Next cohort: Sep 3–11, 2026
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