Join Javi as he interviews Charles Campbell, a veteran in the localization industry with over 25 years of experience. Charles shares his inspiring journey from New Zealand to Argentina and his deep-rooted passion for the translation and localization field.

From his company TBO's expansion across five countries to the future of AI in the industry, Charles brings a unique perspective on bridging cultures and embracing change.

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In this episode of Merging Minds, Javi sits down with Katell Jentreau, Senior Director of Globalization at Expedia Group, to discuss her leadership journey through the fast-paced world of tech.

From her early days in localization to leading teams at Netflix, Yahoo, and Box, Katell shares her insights on managing global teams, balancing work and life, and the evolving role of leadership in today's digital age.

Tune in for an inspiring discussion on fostering trust, providing feedback, and navigating complex challenges in tech.

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In this episode of Merging Minds, host Javi chats with Brian McConnell, founder of Location Technology Partners, about the power of proactive localization and the role of AI in the industry.

Brian shares his journey from Silicon Valley to building a startup and offers insights on how startups can effectively navigate global growth.

Discover the impact of AI, training, and forward-thinking strategies on localization.

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In this episode of Merging Minds, Javi sits down with Naho Inuyama, Principal Program Manager at Atlassian, to explore her dynamic journey from Japan to the U.S. and Amsterdam, navigating the challenges of leadership in the localization industry.

Naho shares insights into how millennials like herself are redefining leadership, embracing flexibility, empathy, and adaptability in today’s globalized, multi-generational workforce.

They also discuss the importance of mentorship, technology's role in modern leadership, and how Naho is inspiring the next generation of women in localization.

If you're curious about thriving in the localization industry or want to hear about millennial leadership, tune in!

#Localization #Leadership #MillennialLeadership #Mentorship #GlobalCareers #MergingMinds #NahoInuyama #Atlassian #CareerGrowth #WomenInTech #TechLeadership #FlexibleWork #CareerAdvice

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In this episode of Merging Minds, we explore the entrepreneurial journey of Kristy Sakai, CEO of We Are Very (formerly Supertext), a top multilingual content creation and localization agency.

Kristy shares her experiences growing up across three continents, leading the rebranding of her company, and navigating the evolving landscape of AI in content creation and localization.

From her early life in Japan, the U.S., and Europe, to launching Supertext's U.S. branch, Kristy’s path is full of insightful lessons on leadership, innovation, and adapting to change. 🌍✨

We also discuss the importance of blending creativity with strategy, the future of localization, and how Kristy overcame fears of entrepreneurship while growing a global business. Whether you're an aspiring entrepreneur, a localization industry professional, or simply interested in unique career paths, this conversation is packed with inspiration and practical advice.

🎧 In this episode, you'll learn about:

• The story behind We Are Very’s rebranding
• Kristy’s career progression from project manager to CEO
• How AI is reshaping the localization industry
• Overcoming the challenges of entrepreneurship
• The importance of maintaining work-life balance and personal growth

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#Entrepreneurship #Leadership #Localization #ContentCreation #AI #GlobalBusiness #CareerJourney #HumanSideOfBusiness

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We were thrilled to welcome Carrie Fischer as our guest this week! With an impressive career that includes roles at top companies like Disney, Oracle, and Subway, Carrie shared her incredible journey with us.

Here’s a glimpse of what we covered:

• Insights into guiding teams and fostering growth.
• The vital role of empathy in our profession.
• Tips for leaders and the importance of having a support network.
• Diversity: What it means for our community and the industry at large.
• Language Connects Foundation.

Carrie also reflected on her personal journey, sharing how she naturally stepped into leadership roles and offered her views on the future of the industry with AI and other emerging tools. She expressed optimism about the endless opportunities ahead and encouraged everyone to connect with communities like LocLunch to combat isolation and build networks among fellow professionals.

Stick around for Carrie's final insights on the future of the localization industry and advice for new voices eager to make an impact.

This was one conversation you wouldn’t want to miss! You can learn more about Carrie here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carrie-livermore-fischer-12046b/

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It is the question everyone is asking about AI- Can we handle it? Such a powerful tool requires us to be responsible in the ways we use it, and we are all wondering if we are up to the challenge.

In this episode of Merging Minds, Gabriel speaks with an expert on these questions. Harish Arunachalam is an expert on responsible AI development and is a Principal Data Scientist in Responsible AI at Verizon.

Harish and Gabriel discuss:

• Applied machine learning for discovering tumors
• Responsible vs. Irresponsible AI
• Larger values to guide AI solutions
• Explainability, transparency, privacy, fairness, accountability
• Algorithmic fairness is easy, systemic fairness is hard
• Losing humanity in the algorithm
• Comparing humans to algorithms is apples to oranges
• Quantifying human qualities
• Avoiding hallucinations in AI
• Emulating thought diversity in algorithms
• The sweet spot between diversity and randomness in AI
• Is there fairness in unpredictability?
• Reliability vs. unpredictability
• Company responsibility vs. user responsibility
• Are humans responsible enough?
• Safety vs. speed to market

and more!

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You can learn more about Harish here.

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