Merging Minds
Welcome to Merging Minds podcast, your supportive guide to claiming your power in the rapidly evolving landscape of AI-powered localization. Join our dynamic hosts Gabriel Fairman and Javi Diaz, as they dissect the latest tech, ignite unbiased conversations on navigating the future of work, and empower you to thrive in the face of change where neurons meet algorithms. From demystifying AI with unconventional, innovative thinkers, to translation and localization industry experts, and to unlocking true leadership potential, you’ll discover practical strategies and inspiration to confidently chart your course as we’re deciphering the language of both tech and human minds. Whether you're a seasoned translator, a curious linguist, a creative, researcher, or a business leader, The Merging Minds is your vibrant hub and compass in the digital labyrinth where our thoughts cross paths with data streams.
- Update frequency
- every 5 days
- Average duration
- 40 minutes
- Episodes
- 71
- Years Active
- 2024 - 2025
Goodbye TMS and LSP welcome LTP and LSI with Florian Faes and Anna Wyndham
Why are LSI (Language Solutions Integrators) and LTP (Language Technology Platforms) becoming the new standard in our industry?
In this episode of Merging Minds, Gabriel Fairman and Rodrigo Demetrio…
00:49:12 |
Fri 05 Sep 2025
This Shows Agencies Don’t Need Tech Clients to Win w/ Wada'a Fahel
Wada’a Fahel spent two decades leading globalization at Harley-Davidson and Zendesk, then walked away.
In this episode, she reveals what triggered her exit from the corporate world and how she launc…
00:30:11 |
Fri 25 Jul 2025
This Is What Being Yourself At Work Really Costs w/ Elitza Dublewa-Servatius
What happens when you leave your home country for 20 years and then come back?
In this episode of Merging Minds, Javi Diaz talks with Elitza Dublewa-Servatius, leader of translation operations at Co…
00:29:33 |
Tue 15 Jul 2025
Vendors Aren’t the Problem. Your Process Is w/ Mario Pluzny
Mario Pluzny joins Javi Diaz to dissect the unspoken flaws of today’s localization workflows.
In this episode of Merging Minds, they expose how enterprise vendors fail to truly serve linguists and e…
00:36:56 |
Tue 08 Jul 2025
From Local Actor To Global Leader w/ Fabiano Cid
In this emotional and empowering episode of Merging Minds, Javi Diaz talks to Fabiano Cid, entrepreneur, executive, and localization visionary, for an unforgettable conversation about career reinvent…
00:34:23 |
Wed 02 Jul 2025
Sailing the World with No Tech w/ Isabelle Andrieu
What happens when a tech-savvy CEO joins a global regatta with zero technology?
Isabelle Andrieu, co-founder of Translated, talked in Merging Minds with Javi Diaz to share the mind-blowing story of …
00:37:19 |
Tue 17 Jun 2025
From Family Roots to Global Growth w/ Jordan Evans
In this episode of Merging Minds, Javi Diaz talks to Jordan Evans, CEO of Language Network and Managing Director of HireGlobo, to explore how a family translation business became a global powerhouse …
00:28:22 |
Tue 10 Jun 2025
Building Products and Trust in AI with Veronica Hylak
In this episode, Javi chats with Veronica Hylak. AI expert, founder, and product strategist.
Veronica shares her inspiring journey from working with AI for the U.S. government to building successful…
00:35:05 |
Tue 27 May 2025
Built Boostlingo on Pure Grit w/ Dieter Runge
In this powerful episode of Merging Minds, Javi Diaz sits down with Dieter Runge, co-founder of Boostlingo, to explore the human story behind one of localization tech’s standout platforms.
Dieter sh…
00:37:05 |
Tue 20 May 2025
Selling Is Still the King of All Skills w/ Renato Beninatto
In this new episode of Merging Minds, Javi Diaz sits down with industry icon Renato Beninatto for a raw and insightful conversation about the past, present, and future of localization.
With humor an…
00:43:08 |
Tue 13 May 2025
Leading with Empathy w/ Luis Miguel Musi
Luis Miguel Musi, founder of AvantPage, joins Javi on Merging Minds to explore the power of empathy, leadership, and purpose.
With over 30 years in the localization industry, Luis shares the story b…
00:42:22 |
Tue 06 May 2025
What I’d Do Differently After 35 Years in Localization w/ Josep "Pep" Bonet
In this episode of Merging Minds, Javi Diaz sits down with Josep "Pep" Bonet, a veteran of the localization industry who recently retired after 35 years of service at organizations like the European …
00:34:37 |
Mon 21 Apr 2025
How LATAM Leaders Are Reshaping Localization w/ Saúl Villegas
In this powerful episode of Merging Minds, Javi Diaz sits down with Saúl Villegas, CEO of Directum and co-founder of Juntos, the leading association for Latin American localization professionals.
Sa…
00:34:16 |
Tue 15 Apr 2025
Hero's Journey in Localization w/ Petra Mesic
In this episode of Merging Minds, Petra Mesic talks about her humble beginning in the localization industry till leadership.
She also shares hard truths about leadership burnout, what makes a truly …
00:35:45 |
Tue 08 Apr 2025
What 30 Years in Localization Taught Us w/ Alfredo, Agustín, and Jorge
Javi Diaz hosts three localization legends: Agustín, Alfredo De Almeida, and Jorge Santos.
With nearly 100 years of combined experience, they share what it was like to translate Microsoft in the 90s…
00:47:28 |
Tue 08 Apr 2025
Why Gen Z Won’t Work Like Us w/ Alex Katsambas
How do you lead a global team while fostering inclusivity and innovation?
In this episode of Merging Minds, Javi Diaz sits down with Alex Katsambas, Senior Head of Language Ops & Development at Farf…
00:36:01 |
Tue 25 Mar 2025
Localization Tech is 30 Years Outdated with Jourik Ciesielski
What does it mean to be a millennial leader in localization today?
In this episode of Merging Minds, Javi Diaz sits down with Jourik Ciesielski, CTO at Yamagata Europe and co-founder of K Internatio…
00:34:32 |
Tue 18 Mar 2025
A Top Tech Leader w/ Anna Schlegel
What does it take to go from an ambitious entrepreneur to a global VP in a Fortune 500 company?
In this episode of Merging Minds, Javi Diaz sits down with Anna Schlegel, one of the most influential …
00:35:49 |
Tue 25 Feb 2025
Solutions Architects Aren’t Just Coders w/ Bill Lafferty
What does it take to become a solutions architect in the localization industry?
In this episode of Merging Minds, Javi Diaz sits down with Bill Lafferty, a seasoned expert with over 25 years in tran…
00:30:33 |
Tue 18 Feb 2025
Overcoming Fear & Embracing Changes in Tech with Giulia Greco
Giulia Greco shares her incredible journey from Italy to Canada, becoming the Head of Localization at Shopify.
She opens up about leadership, career transitions, and embracing change in an evolving …
00:34:33 |
Tue 11 Feb 2025
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