Best Transcréation Podcasts (2025)

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#246 AI and the Future of Transcreation with Creative Translation CEO Luke Innes 36:56

7d ago36:56

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Luke Innes, CEO of Creative Translation, joins SlatorPod to discuss how the global transcreation agency puts “human at the heart of the process” of multilingual branding by combining creativity, cultural insight, and strategic use of AI. Luke recounts his unconventional entry into the language services industry, charting a path from his roots in de…

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#247 CIOL CEO John Worne on How AI Is Impacting the Language Profession 46:17

20h ago46:17

46:17

John Worne, CEO of the Chartered Institute of Linguists (CIOL), joins SlatorPod to discuss CIOL’s mission to support and promote language professionals and the value of languages for the public good through professional standards, advocacy, and intercultural understanding. John highlights the challenges of applying AI in high-stakes contexts like c…

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#245 Dealmaker Wows with 10M Translation Education Gift 31:35

21d ago31:35

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Florian and Esther discuss the language industry news of the week, breaking down Slator’s 2025 Language Service Provider Index (LSPI), which features nearly 300 LSPs and reports 6.6% combined growth in 2024 revenues, totaling USD 8.4bn. Florian touches on a surprise USD 10m donation from private equity executive Mario Giannini to launch a new MA tr…

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#244 AI in Multilingual Patient Care with Jaide Health CEO Joe Corkery, MD 35:42

30d ago35:42

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Joe Corkery, MD, CEO and Co-Founder of Jaide Health, joins SlatorPod to discuss how Jaide Health is driving medical interpreting and translation with AI, bridging communication gaps for limited English proficiency (LEP) patients and improving healthcare accessibility. With a background in computer science, medicine, and AI product leadership at Goo…

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#243 Gridly CEO Anna Albinsson on Efficient Localization 29:02

1M ago29:02

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Anna Albinsson, CEO of Gridly, joins SlatorPod to talk about the company’s evolution into a content operations platform, its expansion beyond gaming, and the increasing role of AI in localization. Anna discusses Gridly’s transition from a niche CMS for gaming companies into a comprehensive content operations platform. Initially built by game develo…

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#242 CEOs React as Trump Declares English the Sole Official Language of the US 30:06

1M ago30:06

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In response to President Trump’s executive order designating English as the official language of the US, SlatorPod gathered Dipak Patel, CEO of GLOBO, and Peter Argondizzo, CEO of Argo Translation, to discuss its implications for the US language industry. The discussion highlighted that language access has long been a key part of US policy, particu…

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#241 memoQ CEO Peter Reynolds on Adaptive Generative Translation and AI 48:12

1M ago48:12

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Peter Reynolds, CEO of memoQ, joins SlatoPod to talk about the impact of AI on translation technology and how memoQ is enhancing its tools to meet the changing needs of enterprises, LSPs, and translators. Discussing AI, Peter recounts memoQ's response to the rise of generative AI, leading to the launch of memoQ AGT (Adaptive Generative Translation)…

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#240 Anthropic Stuns with Fact About Claude Use for AI Translation 34:34

2M ago34:34

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Florian and Esther, along with Slator Head of Research, Anna Wyndham, discuss the language industry and AI news of the week, with findings from Anthropic’s recent research on Claude’s usage. The analysis of over 4 million conversations revealed a surprising fact about how people use AI for translation. Turning to YouTube, Florian discussed CEO Neal…

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#239 DeepSeek Translation, ElevenLabs AI Dubbing, Sorensen M&A 26:13

2M ago26:13

26:13

Florian and Esther discuss the language industry news of the week, where they reviewed ElevenLabs’ AI dubbing, on the back of a USD 3bn+ valuation. While they found the translation quality was strong, minor timing issues and lack of lip-syncing meant the output felt slightly unnatural. Esther then provided an update on M&A activity, where UK-based …

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#238 Why Interpreting Remains a Growth Market with Boostlingo CEO Bryan Forrester 45:18

3M ago45:18

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Bryan Forrester, Co-founder and CEO of Boostlingo, returns to SlatorPod for round 2 to talk about the company’s growth, the US interpreting market, and the evolving role of AI. Bryan shares how the company has tripled in size since he last appeared on the pod, driven by strategic acquisitions, including VoiceBoxer and Interpreter Intelligence, and …

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#036: Multiculturalism, Intergenerational Gaps, and Social Inclusion with Rana Ebrahimi 35:42

3M ago35:42

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Send us a text In this final episode of The Native Experience podcast, we’re joined by Rana Ebrahimi, National Manager of the Multicultural Youth Advocacy Network (MYAN). Rana shares her journey from working with UNHCR in Iran to advocating for the rights of young people from refugee and migrant backgrounds in Australia. With a wealth of experience…

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#237 DeepL Voice Launch and Interpreter Job Surprise 30:20

3M ago30:20

30:20

Florian and Esther discuss the language industry news of the week, focusing on Slator’s latest M&A and Funding Report, which highlights over 50 mergers, acquisitions, and financial investments, and nearly 20 funding rounds in 2024. Florian discusses OpenAI’s ChatGPT o1 model, praising its translation accuracy for complex texts like German legal doc…

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#035: Multiculturalism in Australia: Migrant and Refugee Integration with Sandra Elhelw 52:23

3M ago52:23

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Send us a text In this episode of The Native Experience podcast, host Brian speaks with Sandra Elhelw, CEO of the Settlement Council of Australia, about the multifaceted journey of migrants and refugees in Australia. The Council is a national peak body representing 130 organisations dedicated to ensuring people of migrant and refugee backgrounds ca…

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#236 The Year in Review and 2025 Predictions! 44:45

4M ago44:45

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In the 2024 year-end episode of SlatorPod, hosts Florian Faes and Esther Bond, along with guest Anna Wyndham, explore pivotal language industry trends from the past year and predictions for 2025. First, the language industry news of the week, with LXT’s acquisition of clickworker, which aims to expand its AI data capabilities and potentially double…

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#034: An Exploration of Forensic Translation and Interpretation with Carl Gene Fordham 44:04

4M ago44:04

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Send us a text In this episode of The Native Experience podcast, we delve into the complex world of forensic translation and interpretation with Carl Gene Fordham, the national President of the Australian Institute of Interpreters and Translators (AUSIT). Carl, who is fluent in Mandarin, shares his journey from general translation to the specialize…

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#235 The Interpreting SAFE AI Task Force with Katharine Allen and Dr. Bill Rivers 47:03

4M ago47:03

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Katharine Allen, Director of Language Industry Learning at Boostlingo, and Dr. Bill Rivers, Principal at WP Rivers & Associates, join SlatorPod to discuss the challenges and opportunities AI brings to interpreting. Both are founding members of the Interpreting SAFE AI Task Force, which aims to guide the responsible use of AI in language services. A…

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#234 RWS and BLEND Appoint New CEOs, Microsoft and Amazon Speech AI 28:14

4M ago28:14

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Florian and Esther discuss the language industry news of the week, where they explore how AI is influencing content creation and translation, noting its progress and limitations. A recent study on GPT-4 revealed its ability to match junior translators but lag behind experienced professionals, particularly in nuanced contexts. Florian highlights the…

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#233 Charles Campbell on Juntos and the Future of Localization in Latin America 32:56

5M ago32:56

32:56

Charles Campbell, President of tbo., returns to SlatorPod for round 2 to talk about his efforts to unite and professionalize the language services industry in Latin America and the Caribbean through the association Juntos. Founded just before the pandemic, Juntos aims to raise standards in translation, interpreting, and localization by fostering co…

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#033: Amplifying Young Multicultural Voices with Saad Khalid 30:57

5M ago30:57

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Send us a text In this episode of The Native Experience podcast, we explore multicultural media and migrant integration with Saad Khalid, a pioneering figure in Australia's ethnic community broadcasting. As Project Director for the 2025 Australian Multicultural Youth Media Summit, Saad shares his journey as a first-generation Pakistani-Australian i…

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#232 Reddit Rises on AI Translation, TransPerfect Buys Studio 27:00

5M ago27:00

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Florian and Esther discuss the language industry news of the week, with Slator’s latest Translation as a Feature (TaaF) Report, which explores how AI translation is becoming an integral feature in enterprise technology. Florian talks about Reddit’s success with machine translation (MT). By localizing content into French, the social media platform q…

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#231 AI Impact on Media Localization with ZOO Digital CEO Stuart Green 58:35

5M ago58:35

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Stuart Green, CEO of ZOO Digital (ZOO), joins SlatorPod to discuss the role of AI in media localization and the essential role human linguists will continue to play in producing high-authenticity content in multiple languages. A technologist by training, Stuart recounts his entry into the media localization industry and how ZOO transitioned from DV…

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[Marketing Edition] The secret to Global Growth Marketing | With Tamanna Chanana | beyondthewords 28:27

5M ago28:27

28:27

Welcome to a new episode of Beyond the Words, where we speak to Tamanna Chanana. Tamanna is an International Speaker and Podcaster, alongside being a Senior Manager of Global Growth Marketing at Whatfix. In this podcast, she speaks about what it is to be a T-Shaped Marketer as well as her journey in becoming a LinkedIn Top Voice and it how it chang…

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#032: Brand Global, Adapt Local with Nataly Kelly 56:30

5M ago56:30

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Send us a text In this episode of The Native Experience podcast, we dive into the world of global branding and localization with Nataly Kelly, Chief Marketing Officer at Zappi. We discuss her extensive experience in marketing and localization and how these experiences shaped her insights on building brand value across cultures. Natalie shares her j…

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#230 Christian Elongue on Advancing the Language Industry in Africa 41:54

6M ago41:54

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Christian Elongue, Managing Director of Ghana-based consulting firm and language service provider (LSP) Kabod Group, joins SlatorPod to share his insights into the African language services landscape, recounting his journey into language advocacy. Christian describes Kabod Group as a dual-purpose organization, offering translation services primaril…

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#229 Leading Localization from Asia with EC Innovations’ Sijie Wei 38:16

6M ago38:16

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Sijie Wei, Co-CEO of language services, technology, and game localization specialist EC Innovations (ECI), joins SlatorPod to talk about his new role as co-CEO and leading one of Asia’s largest LSPs with revenues exceeding USD 50m in 2023. Sijie shares how ECI, initially focused on helping Western blue-chip firms enter China, expanded to assisting …

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#228 OpenAI’s Advanced Voice Mode and Interpreting, AI Dubs for Instagram 29:26

6M ago29:26

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Florian and Esther discuss the language industry news of the week, with Slator’s latest Pro Guide on Audiovisual Translation, which outlines opportunities for language service providers (LSPs) and how AI is impacting the field. In a language AI corner, Florian covers Alibaba’s recent launch of a proprietary large language model (LLM) for translatio…

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#031: How Language Tech, AI, and Holoportation Are Shaping the Future with Dieter Runge 41:52

6M ago41:52

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Send us a text In this episode of The Native Experience podcast, we explore the fascinating world of language technology with Dieter Runge, co-founder and VP of Global Strategy at Boostlingo. Dieter shares how his love for Star Trek and its futuristic technology, like the Universal Translator, inspired him to create groundbreaking real-time transla…

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#227 Leading a Boutique LSP with GORR Co-founders Gregor and Olivera Rosulnik 50:32

6M ago50:32

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Gregor and Olivera Rosulnik, Co-founders of Slovenia-based language service provider GORR, join SlatorPod to discuss their journey into the language industry, the challenges they faced, and the strategies they've employed to grow their business. Gregor and Olivera share how they initially targeted Slovenian companies, especially startups and scaleu…

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#226 MTPE Use, Pricing, AI Adoption, and Other Findings from the 2024 ALC Survey 29:36

7M ago29:36

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Shamus Sayed, COO of Interpreters Unlimited, and Anna Wyndham, Slator’s Head of Research, join SlatorPod to discuss key findings from the 2024 ALC Industry Survey Report, covering industry growth, profitability, service diversification, and the impact of AI. Shamus kicks off the podcast by explaining the origins and purpose of the Association of La…

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#030:Creating Access & Equity: The Role of Language Services in a Multicultural Society with Leigh Cox 42:17

7M ago42:17

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Send us a text On this episode of The Native Experience Podcast, Leigh Cox, Director of Language Services Policy at the Department of Home Affairs shares his insights into the evolving world of language services, multiculturalism, and the importance of access and equity in government services. We explore the critical role language plays in fosterin…

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#225 Smartcat's Series C, YouTube Dubs, Viva Translate Shuts Down 23:15

7M ago23:15

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Florian and Esther discuss the language industry news of the week, where they give their impressions from SlatorCon Silicon Valley and touch upon the findings from the 2024 ALC Industry Survey. In a significant funding update, Esther reports that Smartcat raised USD 43m in a Series C round, bringing their total funding to USD 70m. This funding will…

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#224 On AI for Deep Content Understanding with Zetta Cloud Chief Strategist George Bara 43:18

7M ago43:18

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George Bara, Founder and Chief Strategist of tech company Zetta Cloud, joins SlatorPod to talk about the nuances of AI technology and its applications in text analytics and multilingual data processing. George shares insights from his career journey, including his tenure at SDL and RWS before co-founding Zetta Cloud, which focuses on building small…

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#029: Global Insights: Localization, Language Preservation, and Remote Work with Eddie Arrieta 1:04:23

7M ago1:04:23

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Send us a text In this episode of The Native Experience podcast, we explore the intersection of remote work, cultural integration, and language preservation in global business. We highlight how MultiLingual is leading efforts to preserve endangered languages, with insights on navigating cultural differences and adapting to diverse work ethics. Eddi…

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#223 Evaluating Translations Objectively with ISO 5060 Lead Christopher Kurz 46:00

8M ago46:00

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Dr. Christopher Kurz, Head of Translation Management at wind turbine manufacturer ENERCON, joins SlatorPod to talk about the development of ISO 5060, a new standard focused on the evaluation of translation output. Christopher discusses how his involvement with ISO standards since 2011, coupled with his experience in translation quality management, …

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

8M ago32:57

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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

8M 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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[Marketing Edition] Key Ingredients for Multilingual ABM | With Becks Powell and Bruno Combart | beyondthewords 24:43

8M ago24:43

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Welcome to a new episode of Beyond the Words, where we speak to Becks Powell. Becks has worked for leading #B2B agencies before moving client-side. She is now Senior Marketing Manager, ABM and Demand Generation, at Riverbed. In this podcast, she speaks about regional alignment of global strategies in #ABM, the importance of ABM in the overall brand…

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[L10N Edition] A Journey Through Both Sides of the Localization Industry | With Mariana Attie and Bruno Combart | beyondthewords 22:59

8M ago22:59

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Welcome to a new episode of Beyond the Words, where we speak to Mariana Attie. Mariana graduated from Middlebury Institute of International Studies at Monterey with a Master in Localization and is now a Localization Program Manager at Square. In this podcast, she shares her experiences working agency-side and client-side, she speaks about her time …

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

8M 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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#028: Insights Into Native Experience Marketing with Mark Saba 41:16

9M ago41:16

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Send us a text In this episode of the Native Experience podcast, we are thrilled to be joined by Mark Saba, CEO of Lexigo. We explore Mark’s book "Native Experience Marketing," that unveils the innovative NX framework, empowering professionals to develop culturally and linguistically authentic marketing strategies. This involves forming dynamic tea…

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[L10N Edition] A Conversation on Localization in Your Everyday Life | With Flogerta Lesi and Bruno Combart | beyondthewords 40:09

9M ago40:09

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In this new episode of Beyond the Words, we speak to Flogerta Lesi. Flo is a Localization Specialist and a prolific post and blog writer. In this podcast, she shares her views on the importance of #localization, the key ingredients to good #SEO localization and her own practical experience with the limitations of AI in #copywriting and #translation…

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#219 PR Wars over LLM Translation Quality 32:27

9M ago32:27

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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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[Marketing Edition] How to Get Noticed at Cannes Lions | With Christiane Greilach and Bruno Combart | beyondthewords 38:09

9M ago38:09

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Welcome to a new episode of Beyond the Words, where we speak to Christiane Greilach, a seasoned Leader in international #B2B #TechMarketing. Christiane started her career in journalism and copywriting. She spent over 11 years in different marketing positions at #HP and she is now Global Senior Marketing Manager at AutoDesk. She shares her insights …

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#027: The Future of Writing with Tim Brookes 51:46

9M ago51:46

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Send us a text On this episode of The Native Experience Podcast, we have the pleasure of welcoming back Tim Brookes, the founder of the Endangered Alphabets Project. Join us as we delve into Tim’s work preserving endangered languages and the cultures they represent through an exploration of writing systems. We also discuss what the future of writin…

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

9M ago44:59

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

10M ago30:10

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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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#026: A Tale of Workflow Automation, LangOps and Experimentation with Edwin Trebels [Part 2] 50:52

10M ago50:52

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Send us a text On this episode of The Native Experience podcast, we welcome back Edwin Trebels, the Translations Director at the Philadelphia Church of God. Edwin, an expert in organizational development and localization, shares insights into the LangOps workflow and implementation, discussing the use of tools like Blackbird and DeepL to automate t…

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[L10N EDITION] A CONVERSATION ON THE STATE OF AI AND TRANSLATION TECH | With Alex Góra and Bruno Combart | beyondthewords 29:14

10M ago29:14

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Welcome to a new episode of Beyond the Words, where we speak to Alex Góra. Alex graduated from Dublin City University with a Master of Science in Translation Technology in 2021, and is now a Senior Localization Specialist within the Global Experience team at Qualtrics. In this podcast, she shares her experiences working with translation technology,…

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A JOURNEY FROM TRANSCREATION TO B2B TECH MARKETING | With Marina Mann and Bruno Combart | beyondthewords 33:28

10M ago33:28

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In this episode of Beyond the Words, Marketing Edition, we speak to Marina Mann, Digital Marketing Manager for the DACH, Northern & Eastern European regions at Genesys. Marina epitomizes the successful transition from #Localization to the world of International #B2B #TechMarketing. In this podcast, she gives her #1 ingredient for a good #multilingu…

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

10M 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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