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Most companies are building AI on a broken foundation. Tony Santiago has seen it from every angle — as an AWS insider, as the co-author of the Cloud Adoption Framework for AI, and now as the person responsible for...
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Welcome to the Localization Fireside Chat, where ideas spark, insights flow, and the global language industry comes to life.This podcast takes you on a journey through the dynamic world of localization, language, AI, and global content strategy. Whether you're a seasoned industry leader or new to the field, you'll find thought-provoking conversations, inspiring stories, and fresh perspectives on how we connect across cultures and languages.Each episode features candid dialogues with localization pioneers, tech innovators, entrepreneurs, and creatives who are shaping the future of global communication. From cultural adaptation and multilingual content to AI in translation, we unpack the trends, tools, and tactics that matter most.🎙️ Expect:Real conversations with real expertsDeep dives into localization, AI, tech, and storytellingPractical insights, inspiring career journeys, and bold ideasA global, inclusive, and unscripted vibeThis is more than a podcast. It’s a community for curious minds who care about the power of language, technology, and connection.Want to be a guest? 📧 Email: L10Nfiresidechat@gmail.com 📅 Book your spot: https://calendly.com/robin-ayoub/localization-fireside-chat-podcast-recordingDisclaimer: The views expressed in this podcast are my own and do not reflect the opinions of my employer. The Localization Fireside Chat is an independent platform focused on education, industry insight, and open dialogue across the global language, localization, and AI communities.
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What is Localization Fireside Chat about?
Welcome to the Localization Fireside Chat, where ideas spark, insights flow, and the global language industry comes to life. This podcast takes you on a journey through the dynamic world of localization, language, AI, and global content strategy.
What has Localization Fireside Chat covered recently?
Recent episodes include "Tony Santiago: Enterprise AI Governance Before Strategy" (28 October 2026, 64 minutes), "Philippe Wacker & Bruno Herrmann on Language Intelligence 2026" (21 October 2026, 35 minutes), and "Tom Hunter: The First Finance Hire Founders Get Wrong" (17 October 2026, 59 minutes).
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Localization Fireside Chat publishes roughly a few times a week, with episodes averaging 59 minutes.
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Booking probability for Localization Fireside Chat is 36%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Localization Fireside Chat requires a Pod Score of 55 or higher. Localization Fireside Chat's contact route on record: verified email.
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Sep 24, 202658 minWhat if the biggest threat to your business isn't the market, your competitors, or your team—but you? Andre Alexander has spent decades turning around companies, and the pattern he keeps finding at the center of every...
Sep 23, 202659 minThe cost argument for nearshoring is fading fast — and Brian Samson thinks that's exactly the point. In this episode: • Why English fluency still outpaces technical skill on pay in Latin America, and what that reveals...
Sep 23, 202658 minWhat if the reason a message never lands isn't the language — it's that the listener simply can't hear it? This episode goes beyond translation to explore the neuroscience of sound, cognition, and a healthcare system...
Sep 22, 20261h 2mWhat does it take to build Indigenous language services inside a commercial LSP — and why has the localization industry largely looked the other way for three decades? In this episode: • How a non-Indigenous linguist...
Sep 18, 202657 minMost organizations don't have an AI problem — they have a business clarity problem. Muhammad Atif has spent 20 years and 400,000+ development hours learning exactly how that confusion plays out at scale. In this...
Sep 13, 20261h 7mMost organizations don't fail because they lack ambition — they fail because their legal, tech, and finance teams are speaking different languages and nobody's translating. Sukhi Dhillon Alberga and Andrew Terrett of...
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