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Meet Duncan Clark. As the Canva Europe Lead and the CEO of Flourish, he shares his unique story of developing a leading data storytelling tool and navigating its successful acquisition by Canva in 2021.
Duncan Clark is the Canva Europe Lead and the CEO of Flourish, a leading data storytelling tool that Canva acquired in 2021. Flourish visualizations, which are interactive and animated, are used by leading newsrooms, consultancies, and other organizations all over the world.
Duncan now leads a team in London that is adding world-leading visualization features to the Canva product, to empower the world to tell better stories with data. He also oversees Canva’s expansion in Europe, seeking to grow the company’s user base and communities across the region.
Before founding Flourish, Duncan was a data journalist at the Guardian and a commissioning editor at Penguin and Profile.
He is the co-author of The Burning Question, a data-driven take on climate change described by Al Gore as “fascinating, important, and highly recommended”.
Duncan Clark is the Canva Europe Lead and the CEO of Flourish, a leading data storytelling tool that Canva acquired in 2021. Flourish visualizations, which are interactive and animated, are used by leading newsrooms, consultancies, and other organizations all over the world.
Duncan now leads a team in London that is adding world-leading visualization features to the Canva product, to empower the world to tell better stories with data. He also oversees Canva’s expansion in Europe, seeking to grow the company’s user base and communities across the region.
Before founding Flourish, Duncan was a data journalist at the Guardian and a commissioning editor at Penguin and Profile.
He is the co-author of The Burning Question, a data-driven take on climate change described by Al Gore as “fascinating, important, and highly recommended”.
Data journalism and publishing provided the initial stepping stones in Duncan’s career. He, along with his co-founder, revolutionized the data landscape by developing a unique style of data visualization, one that marries transitions and journalistic thinking. This innovation led them to establish an agency specializing in crafting high-end visual stories. However, their ambition didn’t stop there; they aimed to democratize data storytelling, a mission that sparked the inception of Flourish.
On your podcast, Duncan will share his inspiring journey from the public launch of Flourish in 2018 to its acquisition by Canva in 2021, all while keeping Flourish running as a specialized product. He’ll delve into how the platform amassed 15 billion views of visualizations and how it’s currently shaping Canva’s approach to data visualization. This story of innovation, growth, and strategic integration will equip your listeners with insights into navigating the ever-evolving tech industry.
In the world of data, the difference between exploring and explaining is crucial. Exploration allows data analysts to delve into datasets, looking for insights. However, to effectively communicate these insights, one needs to explain them in a way that resonates with an audience. Traditional dashboards excel at exploration but often fall short in explanation. Is there a way to bridge this gap?
On your podcast, Duncan will share how he’s reinventing the data storytelling landscape, blending the power of exploration with the art of explanation. Drawing from his experience as a former data journalist and the creative mind behind Flourish, Duncan is enriching Canva with advanced visualization features. Your listeners will learn how to leverage these tools to improve their own data storytelling, thereby boosting the clarity, engagement, and impact of their presentations.
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We would be more than happy to run this by Duncan to see if he was able to talk in detail and deliver value to your audience.