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Joshua Starmer
– CEO & Founder
@ StatQuest
Before StatQuest became the go-to learning companion for millions of AI and ML practitioners… Before the “BAM! Double BAM! Triple BAM!” became a teaching tool that many learners adore... There was just one guy in a genetics lab, trying desperately to explain his data analysis to coworkers so they didn't think he was working magic. In this deeply personal and inspiring episode, Joshua Starmer (CEO & Founder | StatQuest) shares the real story behind his rise — a journey shaped by strategy, struggle, blunt feedback, and a relentless desire to make complicated ideas simple. What you’ll discover: 🔹How Josh went from helping colleagues in a genetics lab to becoming a renowned educator, treasuring his first 9 views and 2 subscribers as a big win. 🔹How early feedback Josh received as a kid became a quiet spark — motivating him to improve how he explained things and ultimately shaping the teaching style millions now rely on. 🔹How his method for breaking down complex topics with unique tools like his iconic BAM! help make learning lighter and less intimidating. 🔹His thoughts on AI tutors, avatars, and interactive learning and how ethics, bias, and hallucinations relate to next-gen learning. This is more than a conversation about statistics, data science, AI, education, or YouTube. It’s the story of a researcher who never imagined starting a learning platform, yet became one of the most trusted teachers in statistics and machine learning—turning frustration into clarity, confusion into curiosity, and small beginnings into a massive global impact. 📌 If you’ve ever struggled with PCA, logistic regression, K-means clustering, neural networks, or any tricky stats and ML concepts… chances are StatQuest made it click. Now, hear from the creator himself about what goes on behind the scenes. Now you’ll finally understand how he made it click. 🔹A must-listen for: AI/ML learners, data scientists, educators, content creators, self-taught enthusiasts, and anyone who’s faced the fear of “I’m not good at explaining things.”Prepare to walk away inspired — and with a renewed belief that clarity is a superpower anyone can learn. |
Future of Data and AI |
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Keynote: Josh Starmer - Communicating Concepts, Clearly Explained!!! (Or, why I don’t worry about AI taking my job and sense of purpose away from me.)
2025-11-07 · 17:05
Josh Starmer
– PhD
@ StatQuest (YouTube)
In this talk I'll discuss 3 goals I have when I try to communicate complicated topics. I'll then illustrate how I used these goals to guide the development of my most popular video, PCA Step-by-Step, which has over 3.4 million views. |
PyData Seattle 2025 |
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Beyond the Basics: Key Statistical Methods and Career Strategies for Data Analysts (w/ Josh Starmer)
2025-08-08 · 04:00
Josh Starmer
– PhD
@ StatQuest (YouTube)
If you were only going to learn a few statistical techniques as an analyst, where should you focus? Josh Starmer, Founder of StatQuest, shares how learning these skills can boost your career. We dive into why linear regression is the bedrock for advanced statistical tests like the t-test, and why understanding Principal Component Analysis (PCA) can give you an edge in working with complex datasets. But it's not just about the math—we also explore how expanding your skill set beyond the numbers can make you a stronger candidate for promotions and new roles. From building a diverse portfolio of skills to positioning yourself effectively in quarterly reviews, we discuss strategies to ensure you stand out in your organization and the broader job market. Whether you're early in your data career or looking to sharpen your expertise, this episode gives you actionable insights to grow both technically and professionally. What You'll Learn: Core statistical methods every analyst should know, including why linear regression is the foundation for advanced analytics How learning tangential skills like Principal Component Analysis (PCA) can set you apart in the field Positioning yourself for success in quarterly reviews and career conversations Be sure to check out Josh's Illustrated Guide to Machine Learning and his YouTube channel! Follow Josh on LinkedIn! Register for free to be part of the next live session: https://bit.ly/3XB3A8b Follow us on Socials: LinkedIn YouTube Instagram (Mavens of Data) Instagram (Maven Analytics) TikTok Facebook Medium X/Twitter |
Mavens of Data |
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168: Stop Doing Random Data Courses - Read These Books Instead
2025-07-08 · 11:00
Matt Housley
– guest
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Steve Wexler
– Author
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Tom Fawcett
– Author
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Andy Cotgreave
– Technical Evangelist
@ Tableau
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Josh Starmer
– PhD
@ StatQuest (YouTube)
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Avery Smith
– Data Career Coach
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Cole Nussbaumer Knaflic
– Founder and CEO
@ Storytelling with Data
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Foster Provost
– Author
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Michael Lewis
– Author
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Jeffrey Shaffer
– Author
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Nick Singh
– guest
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Kevin Huo
– guest
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Joe Reis
– founder
@ Ternary Data
Tired of spending money on data courses you never finish? Here are 7 essential books that will actually boost your analytical skills, with no subscription required! Plus, make sure to tune in till the end as one lucky listener will get a free book from this list! Get the books here! DISCLAIMER: Some of the links in this video are affiliate links, meaning if you click through and make a purchase, I may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. Storytelling with Data by Cole Nussbaumer Knaflic 👉 https://amzn.to/3ZYHhsG Ace the Data Science Interview by Nick Singh and Kevin Huo 👉 https://amzn.to/3XZ9IaB Moneyball by Michael Lewis 👉 https://amzn.to/44fy4OD The StatQuest Illustrated Guide To Machine Learning by Josh Starmer 👉 https://amzn.to/40hRgu2 Fundamentals of Data Engineering by Joe Reis and Matt Housley 👉 https://amzn.to/3W84K8K Data Science for Business by Foster Provost and Tom Fawcett 👉 https://amzn.to/4k7jkaD The Big Book of Dashboards by Steve Wexler, Jeffrey Shaffer, and Andy Cotgreave 👉 https://amzn.to/462GJVj 💌 Join 10k+ aspiring data analysts & get my tips in your inbox weekly 👉 https://www.datacareerjumpstart.com/newsletter 🆘 Feeling stuck in your data journey? Come to my next free "How to Land Your First Data Job" training 👉 https://www.datacareerjumpstart.com/training 👩💻 Want to land a data job in less than 90 days? 👉 https://www.datacareerjumpstart.com/daa 👔 Ace The Interview with Confidence 👉 https://www.datacareerjumpstart.com/interviewsimulator ⌚ TIMESTAMPS 00:16 Book 1: The Big Book of Dashboards 02:52 Book 2: Data Science for Business 04:38 Book 3: Fundamentals of Data Engineering 06:05 Book 4: The StatQuest Illustrated Guide To Machine Learning 07:52 Book 5: Moneyball 10:09 Book 6: Ace the Data Science Interview 11:24 Book 7: Storytelling With Data I've interviewed some of these awesome data authors! Check out these episodes! Stats You Need to Know as a Data Analyst (w/ StatQuest) 👉 https://datacareerpodcast.com/episode/105-do-you-have-to-be-good-at-statistics-to-be-a-data-analyst-w-statquest-josh-starmer-phd How to Ace The Data Science & Analytics Interview w/ Nick Singh 👉 https://datacareerpodcast.com/episode/74-how-to-ace-the-data-science-analytics-interview-w-nick-singh Meet The Woman Who Changed Data Storytelling Forever (Cole Knaflic) 👉 https://datacareerpodcast.com/episode/142-meet-the-woman-who-changed-data-storytelling-forever-cole-knafflic 🔗 CONNECT WITH AVERY 🎥 YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@averysmith 🤝 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/averyjsmith/ 📸 Instagram: https://instagram.com/datacareerjumpstart 🎵 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@verydata 💻 Website: https://www.datacareerjumpstart.com/ Mentioned in this episode: Join the last cohort of 2025! The LAST cohort of The Data Analytics Accelerator for 2025 kicks off on Monday, December 8th and enrollment is officially open! To celebrate the end of the year, we’re running a special End-of-Year Sale, where you’ll get: ✅ A discount on your enrollment 🎁 6 bonus gifts, including job listings, interview prep, AI tools + more If your goal is to land a data job in 2026, this is your chance to get ahead of the competition and start strong. 👉 Join the December Cohort & Claim Your Bonuses: https://DataCareerJumpstart.com/daa https://www.datacareerjumpstart.com/daa |
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121: Genius Data Advice for 20 Minutes Straight
2024-07-31 · 18:00
Josh Starmer
– PhD
@ StatQuest (YouTube)
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Avery Smith
– Data Career Coach
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Alex the Analyst
– guest
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Matt Brattin
– Excel expert
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Luke Barousse
– guest
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Andy Kriebel
– Tableau expert
@ The Data School
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Matt Mike
– data analytics expert
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Ken Jee
– guest
20 minutes of straight genius data advice. Learn form the top data analysts on what hiring managers are looking for, how to ace the interview, the future of Data & AI, and networking effortlessly. Listen to the episodes: Alex the Analyst Luke Barousse Avery Smith Ken Jee Josh Starmer (StatQuest) Matt Mike Andy Kriebel Matt Brattin 📩 Get my weekly email with helpful data career tips 📊 Come to my next free “How to Land Your First Data Job” training 🏫 Check out my 10-week data analytics bootcamp 🧙♂️ Ace the Interview with Confidence Timestamps: (0:00) Intro (0:05) Alex the Analyst (4:25) Luke Barousse (6:08) Avery Smith (7:47) Ken Jee (9:50) Josh Starmer (StatQuest) (14:26) Matt Mike (16:19) Andy Kriebel (17:33) Matt Brattin Connect with Avery: 📺 Subscribe on YouTube 🎙Listen to My Podcast 👔 Connect with me on LinkedIn 🎵 TikTok Mentioned in this episode: Join the last cohort of 2025! The LAST cohort of The Data Analytics Accelerator for 2025 kicks off on Monday, December 8th and enrollment is officially open! To celebrate the end of the year, we’re running a special End-of-Year Sale, where you’ll get: ✅ A discount on your enrollment 🎁 6 bonus gifts, including job listings, interview prep, AI tools + more If your goal is to land a data job in 2026, this is your chance to get ahead of the competition and start strong. 👉 Join the December Cohort & Claim Your Bonuses: https://DataCareerJumpstart.com/daa https://www.datacareerjumpstart.com/daa |
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105: Do You Have to Be Good at Statistics to Be a Data Analyst w/ StatQuest Josh Starmer PhD
2024-04-10 · 18:00
Josh Starmer
– PhD
@ StatQuest (YouTube)
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Avery Smith
– Data Career Coach
In this episode of the Data Career Podcast, Avery chats with Josh Starmer, PhD, also known as StatQuest on YouTube, about the common fear of math and statistics, and how to overcome it. They delve into Josh's journey from hating math to becoming a beloved statistics YouTuber, his unique approach to making complex statistical concepts accessible, and the importance of understanding one's learning style. ✉️ Discover what we wish we knew about landing the dream job 🤖 Data Analytics Answers At Your Finger Tips Connect with Josh Starmer PhD: 🤝 Follow on Linkedin ▶️ Subscribe on YouTube 📘 Get StatQuest Illustrated Guide to Machine Learning 🤝 Ace your data analyst interview with the interview simulator 📩 Get my weekly email with helpful data career tips 📊 Come to my next free “How to Land Your First Data Job” training 🏫 Check out my 10-week data analytics bootcamp Timestamps: (01:54) - Learning Styles and Overcoming Math Fear (07:03) - The Illustrated Guide to Machine Learning: A Must-Read (21:55) - The Practicality of Statistics: Learning by Doing (28:07) - The Birth of StatQuest: Transforming Teaching with YouTube (33:27) - Learning in Public: The Impact of Sharing Knowledge Connect with Avery: 📺 Subscribe on YouTube 🎙Listen to My Podcast 👔 Connect with me on LinkedIn 🎵 TikTok Mentioned in this episode: Join the last cohort of 2025! The LAST cohort of The Data Analytics Accelerator for 2025 kicks off on Monday, December 8th and enrollment is officially open! To celebrate the end of the year, we’re running a special End-of-Year Sale, where you’ll get: ✅ A discount on your enrollment 🎁 6 bonus gifts, including job listings, interview prep, AI tools + more If your goal is to land a data job in 2026, this is your chance to get ahead of the competition and start strong. 👉 Join the December Cohort & Claim Your Bonuses: https://DataCareerJumpstart.com/daa https://www.datacareerjumpstart.com/daa |
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