Karen Abecia

Excel & Dashboard Specialist - MVP Microsoft

I'm Karen Abecia, a professor, speaker, entrepreneur, and a Microsoft MVP for the past six years.

I'm also the proud mother of two amazing kids and a passionate karaoke singer.

Oh, and yes—I have two Excel tattoos on my arms. You read that right!

For over 23 years, I've been teaching Excel, Dashboards, and, more recently, Artificial Intelligence in a practical and approachable way. I've helped more than 15,000 students and built a community of over 250,000 YouTube subscribers, 53,000 LinkedIn followers, and 165,000 Instagram followers, all with the mission of turning data into career opportunities.

I truly believe that anyone can master technology when it's taught the right way.

July 27, 2026

From Excel Expert to Microsoft MVP: Empowering Millions with Data, Dashboards & AI with Karen Abecia [Microsoft MVP]

In today's data-driven world, becoming an Excel Expert means leveraging Excel and AI as powerful allies in managing information. You can unlock new insights and streamline your decision-making processes with these tools. For instance, nearly 90% of finance teams still rely on Excel for financial modeling, despite the rise of AI tools. This reliance highlights Excel's flexibility and functionality in handling complex data. Moreover, integrating AI into Excel has proven to enhance productivity....

Guests: Mirko Peters , Karen Abecia

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