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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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00:41:02

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

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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,...

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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...

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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...

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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,...

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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...

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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

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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...

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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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00:50:02

Calm Your Nervous System, Fix Your Pitch Under...

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2025/11/27

In this episode of Localization Fireside Chat, Sam Millunchick, founder of Pathos Labs and former combat medic, explains why most leaders think they have a pitch problem when they really have a nervous system problem.Sam shares how his background in combat medicine and rabbinic training led him to coach founders, executives, and investment professionals who live in constant pressure cycles. We talk about staying calm in high stake meetings, why listening beats perfect scripting, how to read what

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00:47:13

Mississauga Property Taxes Are Surging, Councillor...

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2025/11/18

What you will learn• How Mississauga property tax increases are built and why affordability is under pressure• The limits of municipal revenue and where provincial and federal governments shape local budgets• Why police spending is such a large line item and what council can and cannot control• How an Auditor General and stronger oversight can protect taxpayers and improve transparency• Practical ways residents can engage, read the budget, question big ticket items, and hold leaders

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00:49:47

Conversations Create Sales Pipeline | Bernie...

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2025/11/10

What you will learn• Why conversations create pipeline and shorten the sales cycle• How to lead with story, mission, and fit rather than checkboxes• Where AI belongs for notes and ops, not human judgment• A simple system that turns content into warm intros and opportunities• Habits founders and sales leaders can use to stay consistentChapters00:00 Intro02:05 Why conversations beat algorithms for B2B growth07:20 Story first networking in practice12:10 Authenticity and trust based selling18:00 Using

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00:43:25

Hire Believers, Not Resumes, EA Clarke on Story First...

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2025/11/06

Welcome to Episode 126. In this episode of the Localization Fireside Chat, EA Clarke, Founder of Pivot + Edge, shares a clear, story led approach to hiring. We dig into why great teams market the mission before they screen resumes, how culture fit beats keyword matching, where AI can help without replacing judgment, and the simple ways leaders can attract true believers who stay and perform.What you will learn• Why story first recruiting attracts candidates who believe in the mission• How to define

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46:39

How to Stop AI From Flattening Culture and Meaning

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2025/11/01

In this episode of the Localization Fireside Chat, I sit down with Pascale Tremblay to ask a hard question. How do we scale with AI without flattening culture or meaning We dig into language as identity, quality that protects trust, public service parity, and guardrails that keep people in the loop.We explore practical ways leaders can use AI for scale while keeping human judgment at the center. If your roadmap chases speed and volume, this conversation will help you balance scale with

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51:42

Buy a Life, Not a Job | Franchise Playbook

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2025/10/28

Welcome to Episode 124: In this episode of the Localization Fireside Chat, we share a clear playbook for buying a franchise the right way. We dig into time freedom vs myth, how to filter brands, what to read in the FDD, and the calls you must make before you invest. You will leave with a simple system to choose, validate, and operate with confidence.What you will learn• How to define your role first then pick the brand• A fast filter to sort winners from hype• What to check in Item 19, training,

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52:23

Cognitive Work Matters, How to Buy Translation Right:...

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2025/10/26

Welcome to Episode 123: In this episode of the Localization Fireside Chat, Viveta Gene, PhD shares a clear, human-first view of how to build quality in localization. We talk about why teams should pay for thinking not typing, how to use AI as a tool without losing the human edge, and practical ways buyers can source, scope, and measure work that actually moves outcomes.What you will learn• Why cognitive effort in post editing and review should be measured and compensated• How to design human in the

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52:23

Sales, Win More, Stress Less with Dr. Deepak Bhootra

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2025/10/22

When sales feel heavy, results stall and stress climbs.In this practical episode, I sit down with Dr. Deepak Bhootra, Sandler trainer and sales strategist, to unpack a calm, repeatable approach to selling that wins more and stresses less. We dig into emotional fluency, coaching the middle of the team, AI as an assist, and the career rebuild playbook from his new book Rise Up.Together, we explore the questions many teams avoid:Can mindset and process lower stress while raising win ratesHow do you

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29:26

Uniting Canada’s Language Industry | Collaboration,...

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2025/10/21

In this episode of the Localization Fireside Chat, I sit down with Silvia Xalabarde (President @ STIBC) and Peter Madahian (President @ CLIA) to discuss a historic first for Canada’s language industry, the coming together of all provincial language associations for the 2025 National Language Industry Conference in Calgary. We explore how this unprecedented collaboration aims to strengthen Canada’s translation and interpreting community, focusing on advocacy, collaboration, and the evolving role of

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