Best Joao Graca Podcasts (2024)

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

6h ago1:02:12

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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

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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

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

19d ago1:03:45

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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

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

2M ago26:31

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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

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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

2M 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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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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#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

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

3M ago47:48

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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

4M 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

4M 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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#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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#209 Sourcing Language Data from the Four Corners of the Earth with XRI Global’s Daniel Wilson 34:56

4M ago34:56

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Daniel Wilson, Founder and CEO of XRI Global, joins SlatorPod to talk about the company's focus on low-resource languages and its efforts to bring digital equality to communities lacking online language support. With a background in linguistics and research on endangered languages in the Caucasus Mountains, Wilson's journey led him to establish XRI…

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#208 The Normalization of Language AI 32:21

5M ago32:21

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Florian and Esther discuss the language industry news of the week, with SlatorCon London, scheduled for May 23rd, announcing the speaker lineup, including a Keynote presentation from Iris Orriss of Meta. They then discuss how enterprises are becoming increasingly comfortable launching fully automated language AI features, labeling it the “normaliza…

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#207 The Art and Business of Literary Translation with Dr. B.J. Woodstein 42:42

5M ago42:42

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Dr. B.J. Woodstein, Professor, Translator, and Writer, joins SlatorPod to talk about translation theory and its implications for literary translators, while also shedding light on the professional challenges, nuances, and ethical considerations. B.J. discusses her upcoming book, “Translation Theory for Literary Translators”, where she aims to demys…

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AI for translation & interpretation: What makes sense and what doesn’t 1:00:13

5M ago1:00:13

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In this episode, we dive once more into the world of AI and its impact on the translation and interpretation industry. Our expert guests, Whitney Douglass, Vice President of Coordinated Services at GLOBO, Kristin Hoffman, Director of Translation at GLOBO, and Ewandro Magalhaes, the renowned writer, former United Nations staff, and conference interp…

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AI and Media L10n - Deluxe and Apptek announce strategic partnership 1:00:07

5M ago1:00:07

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In this episode, we take a look at a a real application of how a major localization company is partnering with AI to enhance their Multimedia localization services as we discuss Deluxe's strategic partnership with AI technology leader AppTek. Deluxe, a major provider of media localization services, has acquired an interest in AppTek and will become…

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#206 Video Highlight’s Founder on How LLMs Enable New Ways to Engage with Video Content 46:26

5M ago46:26

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Mihai Vlad, the Founder of Video Highlight and former General Manager of Language Weaver, joins SlatorPod to talk about his entrepreneurial journey and insights into the language AI startup landscape. Mihai discusses his latest venture, Video Highlight, which aims to solve the inefficiency of extracting valuable information from lengthy videos by p…

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Building Your First Sales Team - From Zero to Growth feat. Kaarina Kvaavik 56:52

6M ago56:52

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Scaling up an organization inevitably reaches an inflection point where founding teams can no longer fuel customer acquisition alone. Yet constructing a sales engine to stimulate growth eludes many leaders lacking exposure beyond their functional expertise. On this week's episode, host Tucker welcomes Kaarina Kvaavik, an accomplished sales leader r…

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#205 Deluxe’s Chris Reynolds on Dubbing, Subtitling, and Localization for Hollywood 46:23

6M ago46:23

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Chris Reynolds, the EVP and General Manager of Worldwide Localization and Fulfillment at Deluxe, joins SlatorPod to talk about the complexities of dubbing and the potential impact of AI on the industry. Chris discusses the different elements in the dubbing process, including voice casting, script adaptation, and post-production, as well as the chal…

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Let's talk about VAMOS JUNTOS! 38:43

6M ago38:43

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In March, JUNTOS proudly presents "VAMOS JUNTOS 2024," its highly anticipated second summit set amidst the vibrant backdrop of Lima, Peru. This dynamic two-day affair is tailor-made for language service providers across Latin America and the Caribbean, offering a premier platform for thought leadership, interactive discussions, and unparalleled net…

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Transform your business to run without you - now! feat. Michele Hecken 56:05

6M ago56:05

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Want to Transform Your Business to Run Without You and Scale Faster in 2024? Are you tired of feeling like a prisoner in your business, drowning in tasks, and struggling to achieve the ever-elusive work-life balance? Imagine a life where you can call the shots, focus on what truly matters, and watch your business thrive without you. Michèle Hecken …

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ELIA Together - Perfect Harmony feat. Carlos la Orden Tovar 31:31

6M ago31:31

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Join us at ELIA - European Language Industry Association’s Together 2024 in Riga (Feb 22-23), the premier European event uniquely serving freelancers and language service companies. This year, in its eighth edition, we embrace the theme "Perfect Harmony," focusing on fostering partnerships and balancing technology with the human touch. Our event be…

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Why join the video localisation industry? feat. Kane Lam 39:38

6M ago39:38

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In a world saturated with content options, understanding the unique strengths of video can be a game-changer. Kane Lam will unravel the intricacies of choosing video as a content medium and discuss its unique value proposition. Why does video stand out among various content options, and how does it impact your brand, business, or personal growth? W…

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#204 Language Network CEO Jordan Evans on Sales Tactics and Growth Through M&A 44:06

6M ago44:06

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Jordan Evans, the CEO of Language Network, joins SlatorPod to talk about the evolution of his family-founded language service provider (LSP) and his sales-focused growth strategy. Jordan's professional trajectory began with a blend of sales, tech startups, and a stint as a linguist and translator, before acquiring Language Network and achieving sig…

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#203 The Top 50 Language AI Companies to Watch in 2024 39:17

6M ago39:17

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Florian and Esther discuss the language industry news of the week, with Head of Research Anna Wyndham joining to give a breakdown of the 2024 Slator Language AI 50 Under 50, a list highlighting 50 of the newest and most notable language AI companies. The list focuses on 50 language AI companies under 50 months old, showcasing their innovations in s…

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#202 Insider Reveals Super Agency May Plan Multi-Billion Dollar IPO 24:54

6M ago24:54

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Florian and Esther discuss the language industry news of the week, with Women in Localization opening a new chapter in Switzerland and SlatorCon coming to Silicon Valley on September 5th. Florian shares insights from RWS’ Annual General Meeting, where under the new leadership of Chairman Julie Southern, the language service provider (LSP) highlight…

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#201 Ranking the World’s Largest Translation and Localization Companies 24:18

6M ago24:18

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Florian and Esther discuss the language industry news of the week with a first look at the newly released 2024 Slator Language Service Provider Index (LSPI) where they unpack the key findings from over 250 LSPs on the ranking. Leading the 2024 LSPI is Super Agency TransPerfect, who recently appointed Jin Lee as the new Co-CEO. Lee began as a projec…

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#200 Why Anja Jones Put Social Responsibility at the Core of Her Language Service Provider 45:22

7M ago45:22

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In the landmark 200th episode of the SlatorPod, we are joined by Anja Jones, Managing Director of AJT, to talk about the language service provider’s (LSP’s) journey to becoming a B Corp, a certification for businesses balancing profit with social and environmental responsibility. Anja touches upon the impact of large language models (LLMs), express…

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#199 The State-of-the-Art in Machine Translation with Language Weaver’s Bart Maczynski 39:18

7M ago39:18

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In this week’s SlatorPod, we are joined by Bart Maczynski, the VP of Machine Learning at Language Weaver, the translation tech brand of Super Agency RWS, to talk about the challenges and advancements in enterprise-grade machine translation (MT). The discussion delves into the distinctions between enterprise and consumer-grade MT, with challenges in…

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#198 Implementing Language AI in the Enterprise with Translated’s John Tinsley 46:50

7M ago46:50

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John Tinsley, the VP of AI Solutions at language AI agency Translated, joins SlatorPod to talk about the challenges, advancements, and future directions of AI in the language industry. John shares his journey from founding machine translation (MT) pioneer ICONIC, selling it during the height of the pandemic to RWS, and now his current role focusing…

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#197 Machine Translating a President 19:19

8M ago19:19

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Florian and Esther discuss the language industry news of the week, with Super Early Bird ending soon for SlatorCon Remote March and a save-the-date announcement for SlatorCon London, scheduled in person for May 23, 2024. Florian talks about how translation GPTs are becoming increasingly available on OpenAI’s GPT store, highlighting the ease of buil…

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Operationalizing value-driven and inclusive AI feat. Bruno Herrmann 1:05:54

8M ago1:05:54

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Artificial Intelligence (AI) is a transformative force in global content management, catalyzing the improvement of multilingual content. It poses challenges and creates opportunities for organizations ready to add value with the right combination of people, process, and technology. Join us for this live stream as we explore insights into navigating…

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Can Humans and Machines Coexist in Translation? Feat. Gabriel Fairman 1:01:52

8M ago1:01:52

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Few things are as controversial these days as the tension between AI and humans when it comes to translation. Some people see it as the holy grail while others demonish it as the devil. But in Gabriel Fairman's opinion, it's not necessarily a matter of machines OR humans but how to get to a scenario where machines AND humans work together. In this …

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Human Meets AI: A chat about "Human Approved" feat. Marta Castello 1:03:41

8M ago1:03:41

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Join us for a revolutionary episode of The Nimdzi Live Show. We're now diving into uncharted territory with Innovation Manager, Marta Castello from Creative Words. Have you ever wondered how AI and human expertise can seamlessly coexist? Marta will unveil the "Human Approved" certification, a game-changer in responsible AI integration for language-…

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#196 Translation and Localization in the New OpenAI GPT Store 26:05

8M ago26:05

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Florian and Esther discuss the language industry news of the week, with OpenAI recently launching its GPT store, allowing users to create their own GPT chat interfaces without the need for coding. One move that underscores OpenAI's influence in the language space is Albania's consideration of using ChatGPT for translating documents related to its E…

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#195 Unbabel CEO Vasco Pedro on AI Impact and Scaling LangOps 45:04

9M ago45:04

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Vasco Pedro, Co-founder and CEO of language operations platform Unbabel, joins SlatorPod to talk about the transformative year of 2023 and its impact on the language technology landscape. Vasco discusses the AI boom in 2023, emphasizing the importance of recognizing AI as what he calls a cognitive prosthetic rather than a human replacement. He high…

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#194 Epic Battle in Automatic Speech Translation 38:19

9M ago38:19

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Florian and Esther discuss the language industry news of the week, with the release of Slator’s Pro Guide: Solution Sales for Language Service Providers and more exciting research to come. The duo talk about the latest in language AI, with OpenAI gaining traction as a potential default for machine translation, and the firing and rehiring of CEO Sam…

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#193 Enterprise Localization in Times of Large Language Models with Centific’s Jonas Ryberg 33:40

9M ago33:40

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Jonas Ryberg, Chief Globalization Officer of Centific, joins SlatorPod to talk about the evolving language services landscape and Centific's approach to navigating the changes brought about by generative AI and large language models (LLMs). Jonas looks back on the opportunities and challenges of 2023, with the impact of ChatGPT triggering clients, …

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Open AI's newest release and its impact on localization professionals 1:03:57

10M ago1:03:57

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In this new episode, we delve into the groundbreaking realm of artificial intelligence, focusing on OpenAI's latest release. Join our experts, Laszlo K Varga, Marina Pantcheva, PhD, Konstantin Dranch, Renato Beninatto, and Tucker Johnson, as we explore the transformative impact this cutting-edge technology holds for localization professionals. Stay…

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Bridge the gap: AI to enhance translation workflows feat. Joe and Helena 53:07

10M ago53:07

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Unlock the potential of AI in translation workflows for faster, more efficient, and error-free results by learning to customize and train AI models to meet specific translation needs and leveraging expert insights in the AI and localization industry. Your one-stop solution for AI-powered translations and automated localization. Save money, speed up…

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#192 Why Cost Per Word in Translation is Outdated With GetGloby CEO Diego Antista 46:43

10M ago46:43

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Diego Antista, Co-Founder and CEO of GetGloby, joins SlatorPod to talk about the complexity of translating and transcreating digital ad campaigns. Diego shares a pivotal moment when he discovered that the cost of translating campaigns for multicultural audiences was a significant barrier for advertisers, leading to the creation of GetGloby with fel…

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What does it make and take an LSP to build a TBMS ft. Ana Boisteanu, Samara Hickman & Radoslaw Fenc 1:00:15

10M ago1:00:15

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Join us for an exciting episode with Ana Boisteanu, MBA, and Samara Hickman, who will share their insights and experiences on the decision-making process behind developing a Translation Business Management Solution (TBMS). The episode promises to dive deep into the intricacies of developing a TBMS, providing valuable lessons and practical advice to…

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