You're not in Kansas anymore, Dorothy, you're in Florida!
With Qlik Connect just around the corner, hosts Igor Alcantara and Angelika Klidas pull back the curtain on what it really takes to bring a major data conference to life. Joined by a very special guest and one of the key minds behind the event, Jeannine Boot, this episode explores the planning, the chaos, the customer perspective, and the behind-the-scenes magic that makes Qlik Connect feel like the Emerald City of analytics. Consider this your all-access pass… before the doors even open.
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Links Mentioned
Qlik Connect: https://www.qlikconnect.com/
You can buy Angelika Klidas book at: https://www.amazon.com/Data-Literacy-Practice-decisions-intelligent/dp/1803246758
Sponsorship
This episode is sponsored by IPC Global: https://ipc-global.com/
Credits:
Igor Alcantara: https://www.linkedin.com/in/igoralcantara/
Angelika Kildas: https://www.linkedin.com/in/angelikaklidas/
Jeannine Boot: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeannineboot/
Audio Editing:
Leo Oliveira: https://www.instagram.com/leooliveirabass/
Image and Production:
Igor Alcantara: https://www.linkedin.com/in/igoralcantara/
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#03 - Artificial Intelligence: The Fast and the Curious
Buckle up, Data Explorers! In Episode 3 of the Data Voyagers Podcast, Navigating the Stories Behind the Numbers, hosts Igor Alcantara and Angelika Klidas
shifts into high gear as we break down Artificial Intelligence with the curiosity of a lifelong learner and the speed of a turbocharged algorithm.
We’re not here for the hype or the sci-fi drama. We're here to answer one thing, fast and furiously: What is AI, really?
In this episode, we take you on a ride across: What AI actually is (and isn’t), a quick spin through the history of AI — from Turing to ChatGPT, the types of AI driving your apps, cars, and conversations, what AI looks like right now (spoiler: it’s everywhere), what’s coming next — and how not to stall out, and how you — as a professional or a company — can stay ahead without spinning your wheels.
In this episode’s "Data Story" segment, we talk about an interesting study that uses AI to detect bacterial resistance. Super Cool!
It’s data. It’s math. It’s models. It’s also changing the world. Whether you’re building with AI, worried about it, or just trying to sound smart at dinner — this episode is your pit stop for clarity.
Hit play — and let’s get curious.
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Data Stories
The article mentioned on the episode can be accessed here:
https://www.nature.com/articles/s41467-025-57825-3
Links Mentioned
Qlik Connect: https://www.qlikconnect.com/
You can buy Angelika Klidas book at: https://www.amazon.com/Data-Literacy-Practice-decisions-intelligent/dp/1803246758
Sponsorship
This episode is sponsored by IPC Global: https://ipc-global.com/
Credits:
Igor Alcantara: https://www.linkedin.com/in/igoralcantara/
Angelika Kildas: https://www.linkedin.com/in/angelikaklidas/
Audio Editing:
Leo Oliveira: https://www.instagram.com/leooliveirabass/
Image and Production:
Igor Alcantara: https://www.linkedin.com/in/igoralcantara/
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#02 - Breaking Data
In Episode 2 of the Data Voyagers Podcast, Navigating the Stories Behind the Numbers, hosts Igor Alcantara and Angelika Klidas explore of the most fundamental questions in the world of analytics: What is data? This episode explores how raw facts become information, how information evolves into knowledge, and how context changes everything.
Join us on a storytelling journey through the history of data—from cave paintings and Mesopotamian clay tablets to punch cards, spreadsheets, and the explosion of Big Data and AI. We also challenge our own assumptions in the fun interactive segment "Is It Data or Not?"
In this episode’s "Data Story" segment, we discuss a fascinating paper that uses Game Theory to evaluate the outcomes of global-scale challenges like nuclear waste management, diplomacy, and environmental crises.
Whether you’re a data newbie or a seasoned analyst, this episode offers insights, laughs, and fresh perspectives on the invisible force shaping our world.
Subscribe to Data Voyagers podcast wherever you listen to your podcasts and share our work with your friends and colleagues.
Visit our website at https://www.datavoyagers.net/
Data Stories
The article mentioned on the episode can be accessed here:
https://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371/journal.pone.0317419
Links Mentioned
Storytelling webinar: https://www.youtube.com/live/w347nIo6PeQ
Qlik Connect: https://www.qlikconnect.com/
Sponsorship
This episode is sponsored by IPC Global: https://ipc-global.com/
You can buy Angelika Klidas book at: https://www.amazon.com/Data-Literacy-Practice-decisions-intelligent/dp/1803246758
Credits:
Igor Alcantara: https://www.linkedin.com/in/igoralcantara/
Angelika Kildas: https://www.linkedin.com/in/angelikaklidas/
Audio Editing:
Leo Oliveira: https://www.instagram.com/leooliveirabass/
Image and Production:
Igor Alcantara: https://www.linkedin.com/in/igoralcantara/
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#01 - The Journey Begins
Welcome to the inaugural episode of Data Voyagers Podcast, Navigating the Stories Behind the Numbers, where hosts Igor Alcantara and Angelika Klidas share the personal and professional moments that have defined their journeys in the world of data and AI.
Hear firsthand accounts of our beginnings, from academic roots and career milestones to the quirky, fun facts that make us who we are, like Igor’s unique take on hot sauces and Angelika’s passion Rugby. We reflect on the influences that shaped our paths and discuss what should the audience expect from this podcast.
In the "Voyager’s Log" segment, the hosts highlights cool, recent happenings in their lives. At the end of each episode we bring something hot or interesting that is happening in the world of data in the "Data Stories" segment. In this episode, we bring an article that discusses how we can make AI more intuitive.
Tune in for inspiring discussions, upcoming announcements and much more.
Subscribe to Data Voyagers podcast wherever you listen to your podcasts and share our work with your friends and colleagues.
Visit our website at https://www.datavoyagers.net/
Data Stories
The article mentioned on the episode can be accessed here: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2667379725000063
Sponsorship
You can buy Angelika Klidas book at: https://www.amazon.com/Data-Literacy-Practice-decisions-intelligent/dp/1803246758
This episode is sponsored by IPC Global: https://ipc-global.com/
Credits:
Igor Alcantara: https://www.linkedin.com/in/igoralcantara/
Angelika Kildas: https://www.linkedin.com/in/angelikaklidas/
Audio Editing:
Leo Oliveira: https://www.instagram.com/leooliveirabass/
Image and Production:
Igor Alcantara: https://www.linkedin.com/in/igoralcantara/
Data Voyagers Podcast is a focused show on Data Literacy and Data Science Literacy, presented by Igor Alcantara and Angelika Kildas. The podcast delivers the latest news and trends in data while breaking down complex topics into clear, accessible insights. Navigating the Stories Behind the Numbers, the hosts provide an engaging and informative dialogue that empowers listeners to understand and leverage data in their everyday lives.
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