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Localization Fireside Chat

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

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00:51:14

Humans Are the Attack Surface | Why Hackers Start...

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2026/02/11

Cybersecurity conversations often focus on tools, platforms, and technology stacks. This episode deliberately shifts the lens.Robin Ayoub is joined by Len Noe, a former cybercriminal turned ethical hacker, to unpack a core reality most organizations still avoid: humans are the weakest and most exploited link in security systems.Len explains why social engineering routinely outperforms technical exploits, how red teaming exposes uncomfortable truths about organizational blind spots, and why identity

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00:51:56

Digital Trust & AI: Why Trust Is a Leadership...

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2026/02/08

Trust has become one of the most fragile assets in the age of AI. In this episode of Localization Fireside Chat, Robin Ayoub speaks with Gal Borenstein, Founder and CEO of Borenstein Group, about what digital trust really means as organizations adopt AI at speed. This is not a conversation about tools or platforms. It is a leadership conversation about accountability, transparency, and the consequences of getting trust wrong. Gal explains why most leadership teams are still managing trust as if it

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00:49:07

s Certified Translation Finally Being Automated or...

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2026/02/08

Guest: Dylan J. Hartmann, Founder of AcudocXHost: Robin AyoubEpisode: #170Topic: Certified Translation, Language Infrastructure, AI in TranslationYouTube Video: https://youtu.be/Pum3qM626xIWebsite: https://www.l10nfiresidechat.comCreditsHost: Robin Ayoub, Founder, Localization Fireside ChatConnect and watch moreWebsite: www.L10NFiresideChat.comSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5OoURgc29R31XPGzOWL9iXBe a guest:

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00:50:53

When Titles Stop Working | Alignment Over Applause...

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2026/02/07

Guest: Barbara StoneLeadership Coach, Former EVP and CFO, AuthorHost: Robin AyoubFounder, Localization Fireside ChatTopics discussed:When titles and promotions stop delivering fulfillmentThe difference between external success and internal alignmentThe cost of performing success in leadership rolesWhy what got you here will not get you thereLeading with authenticity, curiosity, and resilienceExplore more episodes at https://www.l10nfiresidechat.comLearn more about Robin’s work at

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00:42:53

Cash Flow Reality: The Financial Blind Spot Founders...

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2026/02/06

Too many founders assume revenue equals health.In reality, cash flow, structure, and financial discipline are what keep businesses alive.In Episode 168 of Localization Fireside Chat, Robin Ayoub sits down with Uchenna Okeke, Founder of CFO Advisory Services, for a practical conversation about the financial blind spots that quietly undermine growing companies.Uchenna shares how early exposure to both business success and failure shaped his perspective on risk and fragility. Together, they unpack why

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00:56:33

Marketing Is Loud. Results Are Quiet. John Dwyer on...

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2026/02/05

Marketing has never been louder, more automated, or more expensive. Yet for most businesses, it delivers less than ever.In this episode of Localization Fireside Chat, Robin Ayoub sits down with John Dwyer, a direct response marketing expert who has worked with brands like McDonald’s, KFC, 7-Eleven, and one of the few people who convinced Jerry Seinfeld to say yes to an advertising campaign.This is not a conversation about trends, hacks, or vanity metrics.John explains why most marketing fails, why

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00:50:37

GenAI: From Strategy to Execution

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2026/02/03

In Episode 166 of Localization Fireside Chat, Robin Ayoub sits down with Minyang (MJ) Jiang for a grounded, executive-level conversation on GenAI execution.While many organizations are racing to adopt generative AI, few are seeing meaningful results. This episode explores why. Not because of models or tooling, but because of leadership behavior, operating models, incentives, and trust.MJ shares practical insight from the front lines of GenAI transformation, including what breaks when AI moves from

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00:48:22

Can AI Understand Us? Data, Empathy, and the Limits...

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2026/02/03

Episode: Can AI Understand Us? Data, Empathy, and the Limits of Artificial IntelligenceIn this episode of the Localization Fireside Chat, Robin Ayoub sits down with Andy Sitison to explore the real limits of artificial intelligence when it comes to understanding humans.The conversation moves beyond AI hype to examine why data and sentiment analysis often fail to capture meaning, how storytelling plays a critical role in human understanding, and where the ethical line sits between insight and

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00:48:22

POD-When the CEO Gets Sick: Leadership Under Crisis

Localization Fireside Chat ·

2026/01/30

In this conversation, we explore:What actually breaks inside a business when the CEO becomes unavailableWhy most founders avoid planning for illness or incapacityThe hidden cost of the “hero CEO” modelBusiness continuity and succession planning beyond slide decksTransparency, communication, and trust during executive health crisesWhy resilience must be designed into systems, not personalitiesThe uncomfortable questions every CEO should ask before a crisis hitsThis episode challenges leaders to

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00:48:22

POD: Why Translation Is No Longer Enough for Global...

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2026/01/28

Translation used to be the finish line. Today, it’s just the starting point.In this episode of Localization Fireside Chat, Robin Ayoub is joined by Fabiano Cid, Global Content Strategist, for a sharp conversation on why the traditional localization model is breaking down and what replaces it.As content volumes explode and AI accelerates creation, organizations that still treat translation as a downstream task are hitting real limits. Fabiano argues that the future belongs to companies that think in

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00:42:26

Why Leaders Misread People? | Human Signal...

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2026/01/27

Leaders rely on judgment every day, yet many critical decisions fail because people are misunderstood.In this episode, Robin Ayoub speaks with Joseph McGuire about why leaders misread people and how human signal intelligence can improve decision-making in real-world business settings. They explore how facial analysis helps identify communication mismatches, stress indicators, and processing styles that often go unnoticed in interviews, sales conversations, and leadership interactions.Key topics

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00:41:53

The End of SEO? How AI and GEO Decide What Gets Seen

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2026/01/26

Search is no longer driven by keywords. It’s driven by signal.In this episode of Localization Fireside Chat, Robin Ayoub sits down with Leah Nurik, Founder of Brandi.ai, to unpack how AI-driven search is reshaping discovery.They explore why traditional SEO is losing relevance, what Generative Engine Optimization (GEO) actually means, and how AI models decide which brands surface and which disappear. This is a practical, executive-level conversation about visibility, authority, and digital signal in

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00:52:38

When Do Systems Stop Hacking Computers and Start...

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2026/01/25

In this episode of Localization Fireside Chat, Robin Ayoub speaks with Winn Schwartau, the Civilian Architect of Information Warfare and a leading voice on cognitive security and metawar.Winn explores how the modern battlefield has shifted from networks and infrastructure to human perception, attention, and belief—accelerated by AI, algorithms, and information overload.Key discussion points include:What cognitive security really means and why we are currently defenselessHow AI and algorithms amplify

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00:49:53

Is your Book a Business Trophy? Turning Authority...

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2026/01/25

Books are often treated as creative milestones. That is a mistake. In this episode of Localization Fireside Chat, Robin Ayoub sits down with Susan Friedman, a publishing strategist and longtime authority on nonfiction book marketing, to unpack the real business of books. This conversation focuses on how books function as credibility engines, revenue drivers, and strategic assets when they are positioned correctly. Susan explains why most authors struggle to generate ROI, how niche focus changes the

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00:49:53

Is Generosity a Leadership Advantage or a Biological...

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2026/01/25

Is generosity simply a personal value, or is it biologically wired into how humans build trust, make decisions, and respond to leadership?In this episode of Localization Fireside Chat, Robin Ayoub sits down with Cherian Koshy, author of NeuroGiving, to explore the neuroscience behind generosity and why it may be one of the most underestimated leadership advantages.This conversation moves beyond feel-good leadership narratives and into brain science, behavioral economics, and decision-making. Cherian

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00:44:56

Cost vs Profit: Finding the Money You’re Missing

Localization Fireside Chat ·

2026/01/20

Key topics discussed:• Cost optimization vs cost cutting• Hidden spend categories inside modern organizations• Why most savings programs fail long term• Reinvesting recovered cash strategically• Building cost discipline without bureaucracyHosted by Robin Ayoub, Founder of the Localization Fireside Chat.Watch the YouTube version here: https://youtu.be/Q7-4tOMiKaoCreditsHost: Robin Ayoub, Founder, Localization Fireside ChatConnect and watch moreWebsite: www.L10NFiresideChat.comSpotify:

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00:49:27

AI vs Patient Risk in Life Sciences Translation with...

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2026/01/17

Episode NotesAI is changing translation, but not replacing human accountabilityFluency can mask critical errors in regulated contentLife sciences translation is fundamentally a risk management functionTrust remains the biggest barrier to AI adoptionCultural nuance still requires expert human judgmentCreditsHost: Robin Ayoub, Founder, Localization Fireside ChatConnect and watch moreWebsite: www.L10NFiresideChat.comSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5OoURgc29R31XPGzOWL9iXBe a guest:

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00:43:30

How to Work With AI Without Losing the Human, with...

Localization Fireside Chat ·

2026/01/13

• Why most people struggle with AI• What prompt engineering actually means• How conversational AI works behind the scenes• Where AI fits in enterprise technology stacks• The risks of over-automation• Why clarity beats complexity• How leaders should approach AI adoption🎥 Watch the full episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/opPoh5256hw🌍 Visit the show: https://www.L10NFiresideChat.comHost: Robin AyoubGuest: Peter SwimmCreditsHost: Robin Ayoub, Founder, Localization Fireside ChatConnect and watch

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00:50:47

The Belonging Equation: Why Culture Is a System, Not...

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2026/01/10

Belonging is one of the most misunderstood forces inside organizations. It is often treated as a feeling, a vibe, or a soft cultural goal. In reality, it is a measurable system that directly drives performance, retention, and engagement.In this episode of Localization Fireside Chat, Robin Ayoub speaks with Andrea D. Carter, Organizational Scientist, about the science behind belonging and why most culture programs fail to deliver results.Andrea introduces the Belonging Equation, a framework built

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00:44:45

The Human Voice as a Biomarker, with AI help we are...

Localization Fireside Chat ·

2026/01/03

In this conversation, you will learn:What vocal biomarkers are and how they workWhy the human voice carries biological and neurological signalsHow Canary Speech uses AI to analyze speech in real timeThe clinical and regulatory realities of deploying AI in healthcareWhy early detection will define the future of medicineWhat healthcare leaders and investors need to understand about this shiftHenry O’Connell brings more than twenty years of experience in technology and medical research, including work

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