Jenna Ross

Nov 26, 2024 | visualcapitalist.com | Jenna Ross

Every Thanksgiving, millions of Americans gather around the table to feast on a traditional turkey dinner. But have you ever thought about the origins of these Thanksgiving turkeys? Turkey production in the U.S. is highly concentrated, with a few states dominating the market. In this infographic from BGO, we’ll explore the top 10 turkey-producing states in 2024. Over four out of every five turkeys come from just 10 states. Most of these states are located in the Midwest or the South.

Oct 18, 2024 | visualcapitalist.com | Jenna Ross |Lebon Siu

Across all states, Americans have saved $498,000 on average for retirement. Which states have residents with the highest average retirement savings? Using anonymized data from over two million Empower Personal Dashboard™ users, we explore these geographic trends. Many Americans are racing against the clock when it comes to financial goals: half think they’re running out of time to save for retirement, even though 44% say they started putting money away early enough.

Oct 17, 2024 | visualcapitalist.com | Jenna Ross |Athul Alexander

Globally, AI startups have raised more than $650 billion in venture capital in the last decade. But how has the industry grown and changed over time? For this graphic, we partnered with Fasken to explore the change in AI venture capital deal and exit values, along with how these changes have impacted potential investor returns. According to data from Pitchbook, average deal and exit values for AI venture capital grew significantly from 2013 to 2021.

Oct 13, 2024 | visualcapitalist.com | Jenna Ross |Christina Kostandi

The Top 20 Leading Causes of Death in The WorldThis was originally posted on our Voronoi app. Download the app for free on iOS or Android and discover incredible data-driven charts from a variety of trusted sources. Globally, more than 68 million people died in 2021. What were the leading causes of death? This graphic uses the latest data from the World Health Organization to explore the main reasons people die, visualizing the top 20 causes of death globally .

Oct 11, 2024 | visualcapitalist.com | Jenna Ross |Lebon Siu

Do you know how people and organizations are using AI? If you can only think of a couple of examples, you’re not alone. In one multiple-choice survey, less than a third of U.S. adults could identify all the everyday examples of AI, like music recommendations. But people are using AI for far more than everyday conveniences. From diagnosing diseases to improving the food supply, AI is making a positive impact in ways that may surprise you.