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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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00:43:16

Podcast| Start With Why: Value Creation Before...

Localization Fireside Chat ·

2025/12/20

Episode NotesIn this returning episode, Robin Ayoub sits down with Bruno Herrmann, Founder of LT Innovate, to reflect on the current state of the localization and language industry.Key topics include:Why value creation must precede technology decisionsThe risks of AI driven hype without clear purposeMoving from experimentation to real world implementationThe ongoing problem of commoditization in localizationRedefining supplier client relationships as partnershipsLeadership lessons for 2025 and

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00:45:45

Podcast: AI Scales Fast. Quality Fails Fast. Gridly’s...

Localization Fireside Chat ·

2025/12/20

AI is moving fast in localization. But speed without structure comes at a real cost.In this episode of the Localization Fireside Chat, Robin Ayoub sits down with Anna Albinsson, CEO of Gridly, for a grounded conversation on what it truly means to be AI-first in localization and content operations.Anna shares her perspective on the industry’s shift from service-based models to technology-driven platforms, why structured content is the foundation for scalable AI, and why quality can quickly degrade

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00:51:40

Podcast - Founder Reality: Execution Beats Vision

Localization Fireside Chat ·

2025/12/19

What does it really take to build something that works?In this episode of the Localization Fireside Chat, Robin Ayoub welcomes Marcus Gaughan, Founder and CEO of Minds On Fire, for an honest conversation about entrepreneurship, execution, and learning through failure.Marcus shares his journey from scientific experimentation to founding Minds On Fire, the pivots that shaped his business, and why ambition alone is never enough. The discussion dives into platform thinking, founder mindset, and why

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00:52:36

Podcast: Unbreakable Heart: Leadership, Resilience,...

Localization Fireside Chat ·

2025/12/18

Guest: Hanna Bauer, Founder and CEO, HeartnomicsHost: Robin Ayoub, Founder, Localization Fireside ChatTopics include:Childhood illness and resiliencePurpose driven leadershipNavigating uncertaintyHuman centered growthThe Heartnomics philosophy CreditsHost: Robin Ayoub, Founder, Localization Fireside ChatConnect and watch moreWebsite: www.L10NFiresideChat.comSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5OoURgc29R31XPGzOWL9iXBe a guest:

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00:44:17

Podcast - Human Translation in the Age of AI: Why...

Localization Fireside Chat ·

2025/12/17

Guest: Sophie Ouellet, Translator and Lecturer, Laval UniversityHost: Robin Ayoub, Founder, Localization Fireside ChatTopics discussed:AI and human translationFreelance realities in the AI eraValue versus cost in language servicesTeaching, research, and lifelong learningWhy human expertise still mattersCreditsHost: Robin Ayoub, Founder, Localization Fireside ChatConnect and watch moreWebsite: www.L10NFiresideChat.comSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5OoURgc29R31XPGzOWL9iXBe a guest:

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00:39:01

Reinventing Yourself | Leadership and Change in the...

Localization Fireside Chat ·

2025/12/16

In this conversation, Robin Ayoub welcomes Nikki Barua, Co Founder of FlipWork, entrepreneur, and change leader, for an in depth discussion on leadership, reinvention, and the human side of AI driven transformation.Key topics covered include:• Reinvention as a continuous leadership skill• Identity shifts during career and life transitions• Moving from corporate leadership to entrepreneurship• Accountability and ownership in leadership• Why AI is reshaping how we think about work• Skills and mindsets

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00:42:04

Mastering Leadership: Navigating Management,...

Localization Fireside Chat ·

2025/12/16

In this episode of the Localization Fireside Chat, Robin Ayoub sits down with Ben Perreau, Founder of Parafoil, to explore what leadership really looks like in today’s organizations and why so many managers feel unprepared for the role.Ben shares his unconventional journey from music journalism to working closely with senior executives and early career managers. Drawing from real world experience, he introduces the concept of the “accidental manager” and explains why the majority of managers step

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00:39:29

The Localization Reset: AI Reality and Navigating...

Localization Fireside Chat ·

2025/12/15

Guest: Allison Ferch, Executive Director, GALAHost: Robin Ayoub, Founder, Localization Fireside ChatYouTube video:https://youtu.be/zVq4UJKYgYACreditsHost: Robin Ayoub, Founder, Localization Fireside ChatConnect and watch moreWebsite: www.L10NFiresideChat.comSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5OoURgc29R31XPGzOWL9iXBe a guest: https://calendly.com/robin-ayoub/localization-fireside-chat-podcast-recordingLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robinayoub/Support the showShare the episode with a

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00:31:35

Where Your Taxes Go | Mississauga and Region of Peel...

Localization Fireside Chat ·

2025/12/14

• Guest: Councillor Dipika Damerla, City of Mississauga, Ward 7• Host: Robin Ayoub, Founder of Localization Fireside Chat• Topic: Region of Peel 2026 Budget and Mississauga property taxes• Focus: Transparency, accountability, policing costs, public spending CreditsHost: Robin Ayoub, Founder, Localization Fireside ChatConnect and watch moreWebsite: www.L10NFiresideChat.comSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5OoURgc29R31XPGzOWL9iXBe a guest:

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00:41:02

Why Charity Is Broken and How to Fix It with Stephen...

Localization Fireside Chat ·

2025/12/13

In this episode of Localization Fireside Chat, Robin Ayoub welcomes Stephen Clarke, Founder of RTG Group, for a thoughtful and challenging conversation about the future of giving and social impact.Despite trillions of dollars donated globally every year, major societal issues such as hunger and homelessness continue to grow. Stephen explains why the traditional charity and non-profit model is structurally limited and why a different approach is needed.Drawing on decades of experience as a business

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00:40:48

Nearshoring Done Right: Time Zones, Talent, and...

Localization Fireside Chat ·

2025/12/13

In this episode of the Localization Fireside Chat, Robin Ayoub speaks with Brian Samson, Founder of Plugg Technologies, about how nearshoring is reshaping the way companies build and scale global teams.Brian explains the real differences between nearshoring, offshoring, and outsourcing, and why time zone alignment and collaboration now look more important than pure cost savings. Drawing from more than two decades of experience in staffing, in house recruiting, and entrepreneurship, he shares why

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00:38:40

Agentic AI Explained | Smart Automation with Humans...

Localization Fireside Chat ·

2025/12/12

In this bilingual episode of Localization Fireside Chat, Robin Ayoub is joined by Juan Carlos Rovetta, CEO of Kainotera, for a practical conversation on Agentic AI, smart automation, and why humans must remain in control of decision making.This discussion goes beyond AI hype and focuses on real business use cases, responsible automation, and human-in-the-loop systems. Juan shares how agentic AI can automate complex workflows while knowing when to defer decisions to people.🎧 This is a bilingual

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00:27:45

Foreign Flags at City Hall? Councillor Dipika Damerla...

Localization Fireside Chat ·

2025/12/10

Simplecast Final Episode Description (with YouTube link included)In this episode, Robin Ayoub sits down with Councillor Dipika Damerla (Ward 7, Mississauga) for a grounded conversation on a topic many cities are facing: Should municipalities raise foreign national flags at City Hall?🎥 Watch the full episode on YouTube:https://youtu.be/7zz2h2IAtFcWe explore how this discussion affects unity, division, and how public funds should be prioritized for the people who live in the city. From service

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00:30:33

Women in Leadership: Natalia Rivero on Resilience,...

Localization Fireside Chat ·

2025/12/09

In this Localization Fireside Chat, we sit down with Natalia Rivero, CEO de Ecogas, for an inspiring conversation about leadership, resilience, and the power of preparation.Natalia shares how she became the first woman CEO in an industry historically led by men, what it means to lead a highly regulated energy company in Argentina, and the cultural transformation that Ecogas is experiencing under her leadership.We talk about work-life balance, being a mother while building an executive career, the

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00:44:27

Data Driven Hiring for True Culture Fit with AI and...

Localization Fireside Chat ·

2025/12/08

In this episode of the Localization Fireside Chat, Robin Ayoub talks with Jacob Crocket, Founder of HireAligned, about how hiring is moving beyond resumes and instinct. Jacob explains how AI Guided Culture Assessments help companies understand their real cultural DNA, align talent with teams, and reduce turnover through better fit based hiring.We dig into why fit first, skills second can improve retention, how culture can be measured through data, and why companies must move away from gut based

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00:42:56

Podcast Legal Tech Revolution: Sukhi Dhillon Alberga...

Localization Fireside Chat ·

2025/12/08

In Episode 134, Robin Ayoub speaks with Sukhi Dhillon Alberga, B.A. (Hons), J.D., the lawyer and founder behind Counselurdocs, a legal tech solution designed to simplify complex legal agreements for startups, founders, and law firms.We explore how she built the platform, how the Law Society of Ontario innovation approval changed the journey, and how automation can empower business owners to understand contracts clearly while maintaining legal integrity.Topics covered:• Legal tech transformation•

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00:51:29

Women in Leadership A Real Conversation on Power,...

Localization Fireside Chat ·

2025/12/07

In Episode 133, Robin Ayoub sits down with Marsha Clark, Champion for Women, Identity and Self Worth. Together they unpack the realities, challenges and victories of women in leadership roles, discussing what confidence really looks like and how power and voice evolve through self awareness and experience.This episode brings a real, unfiltered exchange that many women will resonate with. Themes include leadership identity, self worth, confidence building, women navigating professional spaces and how

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00:44:03

Comedy + AI = Genius: Victor Varnado on Magic...

Localization Fireside Chat ·

2025/12/06

In this episode of the Localization Fireside Chat, Robin Ayoub sits down with Victor Varnado — a comedian, producer, writer, cartoonist, and founder of Magic Bookifier, an AI-powered writing assistant designed to help creators draft books faster and stay focused.Victor went from performing stand-up on major shows like Conan and Jimmy Kimmel Live to building tech products and entrepreneurship through Supreme Robot. His creativity blends with technology in a unique way, driving forward tools for

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00:43:29

How 45 Plus Leaders Are Driving Growth in 2025

Localization Fireside Chat ·

2025/12/05

In Episode 131 of the Localization Fireside Chat, David Smith, founder of ElderBerry.work, joins Robin Ayoub to discuss one of the most overlooked opportunities in hiring today — the power of 45 plus talent and how senior expertise can accelerate business growth faster than traditional hiring models.We explore why companies are losing knowledge capital, how fractional leaders help founders move faster with better decisions, and why AI cannot replace the judgment, pattern recognition, and intuition

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00:46:29

AI Broke Hiring, Ex Army Captain On Talent Density...

Localization Fireside Chat ·

2025/12/01

In Episode 130 of the Localization Fireside Chat, Joshua (Josh) Hill of SuperHired breaks down why so many hiring processes feel broken, even with AI everywhere.Josh shares lessons from the Army and from leading teams in high pressure environments, then applies them to recruiting, Talent Density, and modern HR.You will hear why bot versus bot recruiting is killing signal, why your resume has barely evolved since Leonardo da Vinci, and how to think about work as a product so you attract and keep the

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