Best João Graça Podcasts (2024)

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Your Interpreting Questions Answered LIVE! PART 2 1:02:12

6h ago1:02:12

1:02:12

After the success of our first session, we're back to tackle more of your burning questions about the interpreting industry. Our previous event with Dipak Patel, Ewandro Magalhães, and host Tucker Johnson was a hit, providing real-time answers to your most pressing queries. Now, we're gearing up for another exciting live Q&A session. Don't miss thi…

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#222 Hacks, Strikes, Layoffs, Rankings, and Localization Jobs 32:57

22m ago32:57

32:57

Florian and Esther discuss the language industry news of the week, with key highlights from the latest Slator Pro Guide: The Future of Language Industry Jobs. The guide focuses on the future of jobs and freelance opportunities in the language industry, noting the impact of AI on employment trends. The duo analyze the 2024 Inc. 5,000 list, which inc…

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#221 Localization Is a Top ROI Use Case for GenAI with Lilt CEO Spence Green 45:39

2h ago45:39

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Spence Green, CEO and Co-founder of LILT, the AI solution provider for enterprise translation, joins SlatorPod. On the podcast, Spence discusses the evolution of LILT's end-to-end platform, which integrates AI models with human verification to ensure quality standards. The CEO notes a significant shift in enterprise approaches towards localization,…

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Talk Like a Bot 5:34

4d ago5:34

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By Ewandro Magalhães When it comes to adopting AI, Ewandro Magalhães advises a balanced approach: taking it slow to avoid overpromising, but also keeping an open mind to possibilities. He argues that, ultimately, speaking openly about our fears and hopes will help us determine ethical ways to move forward with AI.…

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#220 Building an AI Video Localization Startup with Supernative Co-founder Paul Ghio 44:40

14d ago44:40

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Paul Ghio, Co-founder of AI video localization startup Supernative, joins SlatorPod to talk about how language AI is reshaping how we create and consume content globally. Paul shares how his passion for helping creators and his experience with internationalization at Shutterstock and Yelp led him to start Supernative, with a mission to democratize …

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Five Web Globalization Best Practices That Have Stood the Test of Time 9:53

8d ago9:53

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By John Yunker Lessons from 20 years of website dos and don’ts By John Yunker For 20 years, John Yunker has benchmarked the websites of the leading global brands in the annual Web Globalization Report Card. In this article, he highlights the best practices that resonate as strongly today as they did two decades ago.…

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Creating Value for Customers as a Specialized LSP 14:14

7d ago14:14

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By Domenico Lombardini How can a language service provider (LSP) create real value for customers, beyond just tailoring workflow tools or utilizing AI? Domenico Lombardini argues that offering synergistic services in specialized sectors can position an LSP as a go-to resource in the eyes of the customer.…

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Think Carefully, Then Do It The Globe-Trotting Journey of Translated 9 10:35

8d ago10:35

10:35

The Globe-Trotting Journey of Translated 9 Interview by Cameron Rasmusson For eight months, an 18-member crew from Italian language service provider Translated competed in a sailing race around the world using only a sextant and stargazing as guides. Co-skipper Marco Trombetti describes the ups and downs of the voyage, the invaluable lessons learne…

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Faster, Higher, Stronger - Together 10:01

8d ago10:01

10:01

Language Services at the Olympics By Nathalie Greff-Santamaria Translation and interpreting are central to the Olympic and Paralympic Games to facilitate communication among athletes, coaches, spectators, and journalists from around the world. Nathalie Greff-Santamaria, head of Paris 2024 Language Services, delves into the tools and techniques her …

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Language Access Plans and Policies feat. Dr. Bill Rivers & Carol Velandia 1:07:43

7d ago1:07:43

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Join Nimdzi Insights for an enlightening live panel discussion on Language Access Plan Development. Featuring two of the industry’s foremost experts, Bill Rivers and Carol Velandia, MBA, CHI, PMP, LMSW. About Bill: he is a seasoned expert in language and culture with over 25 years of experience. He has held leadership roles in national language org…

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My Journey From Fear to Faith in the AI Era 5:27

15d ago5:27

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By Shirley Yeng In the months after ChatGPT’s release in late 2022, Shirley Yeng often woke up at night worrying about the relevance of her localization business. Here, she tells the story of how she overcame her fear of a changing industry and learned to embrace the promises of AI.By MultiLingual Media

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LocWorld51: Paul Barth, Strategic Account Director, RWS 8:41

1M ago8:41

8:41

We talk about his career path and RWS linguistic AI solution Evolve, which recently won the Machine Translation Innovation Award at the 2024 AI Breakthrough Awards.By MultiLingual Media

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Project Management for Low-resource Locales feat. Mary Mawuena Nanafi 1:03:45

19d ago1:03:45

1:03:45

Africa’s rich linguistic tapestry and its many low-resource languages offer a unique challenge for localization project managers. With Mary Nanafi we will explore practical tools and strategies for navigating the uncertainties inherent in managing such projects and a crucial, often overlooked aspect: navigating uncertainties. The episode will revea…

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#219 PR Wars over LLM Translation Quality 32:27

25d ago32:27

32:27

Florian and Esther discuss the language industry news of the week, with a nearly USD 4m settlement involving Language Line Services and ongoing disputes in Canada, where freelance interpreters are protesting against unpaid breaks during debates. Florian highlights a YouTube video about UN simultaneous interpreting and the rigorous standards and wor…

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AI for Everyone: Staying Ahead of the Curve 28:57

28d ago28:57

28:57

We chatted with Veronica Hylák, co-founder and co-CEO of Metalinguist, curator of the popular AI vlog, The AI Almanac. Veronica shares her secrets for staying informed in the fast-paced world of artificial intelligence, and her thoughts on the recent Apple Intelligence launch. You'll also learn about her favorite AI tools and how the future of the …

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Your Interpreting Questions Answered LIVE! by Industry Thought Leaders 26:31

2M ago26:31

26:31

Don't miss a new #NimdziLIVE, with Industry Experts Dipak Patel and Ewandro Magalhães, hosted by Tucker Johnson. In this exclusive live, you'll get the opportunity to have your industry-related questions answered in real time. Send your questions in advance to live@nimdzi.com About Dipak: is the CEO of GLOBO Language Solutions, a company that provi…

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#218 How Large Language Models Replace Neural Machine Translation with Unbabel’s João Graca 44:59

2M ago44:59

44:59

João Graça, Co-founder and CTO of language operations platform Unbabel, joins SlatorPod to talk about the present and future of large language models (LLMs) and their broad impact across all things translation and localization. First, the CTO explains how Unbabel was founded to address language barriers for people using services like Airbnb, combin…

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The Future Of LLMs in Translation, with João Graça 39:09

1M ago39:09

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In this interview, João discusses his career path and the guiding principles behind Unbabel's innovative technology, including their recent launch of Tower LLM. We talked about the future of AI-powered language solutions, the unique collaboration between humans and AI at Unbabel, and the secret sauce that makes Tower LLM a multilingual translation …

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#217 Legal Battles, Bankruptcies, Acquisitions, and AI Interpreting Guidelines 30:10

2M ago30:10

30:10

Florian and Esther discuss the language industry news of the week, with a legal battle in the UK involving public sector interpreting and the classification of interpreters as freelancers or workers, which could significantly impact the business models of language service providers (LSPs). The duo explores Google Translate's recent expansion to sup…

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The future of AI Translation: LLMs or Neural MT? feat. João Graça 47:13

2M ago47:13

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Neural MT has been the leading AI translation solution for several years; however, with the promise and progress of LLMs, led notably by ChatGPT, what's the right technology for translation and localization processes? Are LLMs too immature, or is translation a potential area to develop your corporate LLM strategy? Unbabel CTO and Co-Founder João Gr…

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Allegorical Distance and Its Impact on World-Building 9:41

2M ago9:41

9:41

By Kate Edwards “Allegorical distance” is the amount of effort required for a player to perceive the real-world inspiration behind an allegory in a game. Kate Edwards gives examples of short, medium, and large allegorical distances and urges game developers to intentionally determine the distance that best serves their narrative and players.…

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Translators Remain Unsung Heroes in the Global Success of Video Games 20:53

1M ago20:53

20:53

By Diego Perez Video game translators were never meant to be ghostwriters. Diego Perez argues that the significant amount of uncredited work not only hinders translators’ bargaining power, but also undermines their moral rights as creators of derivative work. This article analyzes the current state of translator credits in gaming and suggests ways …

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Magic, Mayhem, and Mergers 14:23

1M ago14:23

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By Cameron Rasmusson Three decades ago, the work of translating popular Japanese video games for Western audiences often fell to just a few people using rudimentary technology. In this article, Rasmusson explores the ups and downs of game localization in the ‘90s and how this chaotic period influenced the industry moving forward.…

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The State of AI in Game Localization 1:49

2M ago1:49

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By Mimi Moore The integration of AI into video and computer game localization is transforming how developers approach their work and how players experience gaming. Mimi Moore explains AI’s impact on inclusivity, indie developers, real-time localization, and game quality across languages and cultures.…

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In Africa, Time Is Not Money 4:43

2M ago4:43

4:43

Michelle Rabie considers the concept of “African time” and delves into the real reasons behind missed deadlines — from the challenges of working with low-resource languages to the lack of support from language service providers.By MultiLingual Media

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Kulitan and the Fight for Revival. 7:12

2M ago7:12

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Tim Brookes poses the question, “How can a script that serves a language spoken by millions be endangered?” At issue is the traditional Kulitan script, employed by the Kapampangan people of the Philippines. Brookes discusses its decline, efforts at revival, and what’s at stake.By MultiLingual Media

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Language Companies and the Generative AI Boom 33:41

2M ago33:41

33:41

Compiled by Eddie Arrieta and Cathy Martin With GenAI in its nascent stage, language companies that use this emerging technology are in uncharted territory. In this article, ten of the most influential companies in the industry explain how they are leveraging GenAI to improve outcomes for their teams and customers.…

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#216 Josh Goldsmith on How Language Experts Become Successful 44:12

2M ago44:12

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Josh Goldsmith, Geek-In-Chief of techforword, joins SlatorPod to talk about his multiple roles as a linguist, conference interpreter, and educator. Josh shares his multifaceted background in linguistics and language teaching, highlighting his passion for language and education, which led him to co-found techforword. Josh explains the current landsc…

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#215 Humanless LSP as a Fun Weekend Project 34:23

3M ago34:23

34:23

Florian and Esther discuss the language industry news of the week, giving a recap of SlatorCon London and exploring some use cases from the Slator Pro Guide: Language AI for Consumers. Florian talks about Andrew Ng's recent project on agentic machine translation, which involves using large language models (LLMs) to create a virtual language service…

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LocWorld51: Amy Grace O'Brien, Adobe and Roberto Silva, Amazon Web Services. 10:34

3M ago10:34

10:34

Amy Grace O'Brien, Sr. Linguistic Quality Manager at Adobe, and Roberto Silva, Terminology Program Manager at Amazon Web Services talk about the crucial role of terminology in the language industry.By MultiLingual Media

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LocWorld51: Gabriel Fairman, Co-Founder and CEO, Bureau Works 18:12

3M ago18:12

18:12

We talked about their approach to innovation at Bureau Works and participation in the product innovation challenge at LocWorld51.By MultiLingual Media

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LocWorld51: Dylan Hartman, Co-Founder, Acudocx 8:39

3M ago8:39

8:39

A conversation about innovation in the language industry and how specialized translators will play a pivotal role in the future of the industry.By MultiLingual Media

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#214 Terra Translations CEO Marina Ilari on Why Game Localization Is Her Passion 34:13

3M ago34:13

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Marina Ilari, CEO of Terra Translations and Terra Localizations, joins SlatorPod to talk about her professional journey and the world of game localization. The CEO shares the strategic decision to create Terra Localizations in 2008 to cater specifically to the gaming industry's requirements. She attributes the company's growth to the ability to off…

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LocWorld51: André Köhler, CEO of Lingo Systems 7:31

3M ago7:31

7:31

André Köhler, CEO of Lingo Systems, talked about how software development has transformed the industry in the past few years and their approach to innovation and constant software development in the language industry.By MultiLingual Media

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LocWorld51: Luis Lopes, Principal Product manager at RWS 11:07

3M ago11:07

11:07

With Luis Lopes, we got to discuss Trados, Trados Studio, and the history that's taken the company to where they are right now.By MultiLingual Media

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LocWorld51: Richard Sikes, Senior consultant at memoQ 18:16

3M ago18:16

18:16

At LocWorld51 we got to talk to Richard Sikes, Senior consultant, we talked about business services, the business services team, and many other stories from memoQ.By MultiLingual Media

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LocWorld51: Acolad and DeepL Partner to Accelerate Language AI Solutions for Global Enterprises 6:54

3M ago6:54

6:54

Gráinne Maycock, Chief Revenue Officer at Acolad, and Adam Blair, VP of Sales at DeepL talked about their most recent partnership.By MultiLingual Media

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The Importance of Inclusive Language and Cultural Competency in Queer Healthcare 8:08

3M ago8:08

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By Adriel Maroni How can language professionals help improve healthcare for LGBTQ+ individuals? Adriel Maroni argues that using gender-neutral terminology, allowing for self-identification, and exercising open-mindedness goes a long way towards fostering inclusive and culturally competent care.By MultiLingual Media

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A Two-Sided Industry: Where Do We Go From Here? 10:39

3M ago10:39

10:39

By Bridget Hylak Bridget Hylak reflects on the reasons for the deep divisions in the language industry — providing context, perspectives, and examples from both sides — and encourages linguists and technology experts to reconcile.By MultiLingual Media

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Hailah Alkhalaf: Preserving Culture Through Translation 15:24

3M ago15:24

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Interview by Cameron Rasmusson Through her work advancing the Saudi translation and publishing industries, Dr. Hailah Alkhalaf aims to share the country’s diverse cultural heritage with the world and help foster understanding between nations.By MultiLingual Media

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Neural Machine Translation Versus Large Language Models 28:20

3M ago28:20

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By Jourik Ciesielski Prior to the introduction of LLMs, NMT defined the computer-assisted translator’s toolset. And to some degree, it still does. But many in the industry have recently taken steps to promote LLMs to the new default. In this article, leaders from six of the world’s most influential language companies share their perspectives on the…

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The Real Memory Lane 5:19

3M ago5:19

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By Ewandro Magalhães In the annals of interpretation, few names shine as brightly as Andre Kaminker. Savant, trailblazer, and linchpin in the world of international communication, Kaminker’s life was a testament to the art and science of language — a craft he mastered with a blend of genius and unmatched techniques.…

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Reimagining the Content Lifecycle With Strategic Use of Generative AI 9:39

3M ago9:39

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By Kajetan Malinowski Content marketers are asking themselves: should they continue to create content in one language and then localize it for many markets, or should they leverage generative AI to produce customized content for each market in the local language? Kajetan Malinowski weighs in.By MultiLingual Media

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#213 Phrase CEO Georg Ell on the Arms Race in Language Technology 47:48

3M ago47:48

47:48

Georg Ell, CEO of Phrase, returns to SlatorPod for round 2 to talk about the accelerating adoption of generative technologies and AI. Discussing the broader implications of AI, Georg notes that business leaders are increasingly focused on language technology for its cost, return on investment, and time-to-value benefits. Georg points out that these…

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Boosting Efficiency: Early L10n after design phase 48:07

3M ago48:07

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Starting the localization phase after code implementation usually leads to time and quality issues. Moving the localization process directly after the design phase can offer both time and quality advantages. However, some challenges have to be addressed. Please join Bettina and Carlos to talk about this! About Carlos: Carlos is passionate about loc…

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#212 TRSB CEO Mary Kazamias on Leading Canada’s Largest Language Service Provider 29:09

3M ago29:09

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Mary Kazamias, CEO of TRSB, joins SlatorPod to talk about her journey starting as a translator and transitioning through various roles to leading Canada's largest language service provider (LSP). The podcast explores the balance between government and private sector clients in Canada, with Mary noting that while the government produces more content…

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Road to CEO, with Peter Reynolds 46:46

4M ago46:46

46:46

In this conversation with the Co-CEO of memoQ we go into the experience and learnings that took him to be in the frontline of the MT conversation in 2024By MultiLingual Media

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#211 How Many Translation and Interpreting Jobs Will There Be in the Future? 31:10

4M ago31:10

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Florian and Esther discuss the language industry news of the week, with the US Bureau of Labor Statistics sharing their projections for growth in translation and interpreting jobs between 2022-2032. The duo delves into Reddit's earnings call, where machine translation is emphasized as a key driver for international growth and content accessibility.…

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#210 The Future of Language Jobs with tbo.'s Charles Campbell 45:17

4M ago45:17

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Charles Campbell joins SlatorPod to talk about the evolution of tbo. from a translation company to a diversified business, exploring challenges, strategies, and the impact of industry changes. The President and Founder discusses the talent landscape, mentioning challenges such as layoffs, hiring fluctuations, and the impact of political changes in …

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Throughlines of Genius Al-Kindi and the origins of machine translation 11:07

4M ago11:07

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By Cameron Rasmusson By analyzing the frequency of letters in an Arabic text, ninth-century scholar Abu Yusuf al-Kindi established a framework for identifying patterns that laid the groundwork for both cryptography and machine translation.By MultiLingual Media

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