Power BI is Back on the Menu, plus The Importance of Usage Data, w/ Gil Raviv

Gil Raviv has spent years shaping how we use data. From his early days at Microsoft, where he played a key role in developing Power Query, to his work refining how dashboards serve their users, Gil’s career is a masterclass in making data tools both practical and powerful.

In this episode, we sit down with Gil to dig into why usage data is the missing ingredient for truly effective BI. He explains how understanding what users do with your dashboards can completely change the way you design and deliver them. We also talk about his journey through the world of business intelligence, the lessons he learned along the way, and why he’s so passionate about building tools that meet people where they are.

Whether you’re a Power BI power user or just starting to think about how data fits into your business, Gil’s insights will get you thinking differently.