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
Overcoming Imposter Syndrome in Leadership w/ Edith Bendermacher
From Argentina to Global Impact w/ Gus Lucardi
Empowering Women in Localization w/ Cecilia Maldonado
Leadership, Company Culture, and AI's Role w/ David Brackett
How Translators Keep Relevance in a Post-Gen AI Society
AI, Localization & Global Connections w/ Charles Campbell
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-r…
Unveiling Global Localization Leadership Secrets with Katell Jentreau
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 h…
Exploring the Future of Localization w/ Brian McConnel
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 sha…
Speaking Two Languages Isn’t Enough | Interview with Naho Inuyama, from Atlassian
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 challen…
Can AI Scale Multilingual Copywriting Production? | Interview with Kristy Sakai, CEO of We Are Very
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 …
The CAT Tool: Could the creator also be the killer? An inspiring interview with Jochen Hummel, co-founder of Trados.
Localization Industry Secrets Revealed! | How Carrie Fischer Built a Global Career
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…
Can Humans Handle AI?
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 t…
Building Localization at Booking.com (w/ Chris Dell)
On this week's show, Javi welcomes a true heavy hitter in the world of localization. Chris Dell found his way into localization through writing, publishing, and translation, and he spent the last 15 …
Is AI Safe? (w/ Christopher Penn)
Can AI translate better than humans? Can I trust AI? Is my data safe?
Christopher Penn, co-founder of truthinsights.ai, answers all of these questions and more on this week's episode of Merging Minds.…
Beyond Translation- Fulfilling the Goal of Localization in the Age of AI (with Mirko Plitt)
This week, Javi welcomes his good friend Mirko Plitt to the show. Mirko is a computational linguist by trade, but has filled a vast number of roles across the localization industry and in NGOs.
Curren…
Should I be nice to ChatGPT? (with Ali Hasan)
Should we be polite to AI tools? After all, they aren't humans. Still, something feels wrong about being rude.
Merging Minds host Gabriel Fairman and Professor Ali Hasan discuss why this is on the lat…
From the Iron Curtain to Business Internationalization (with Ludmila Golovine)
Ludmila Golovine has wanted to be a translator since she was 12, dreaming of having more stories to read from behind the Iron Curtain. Years later, she founded MasterWord services and facilitated the…
Escaping Creative Scarcity in the Age of AI (with Jesse Showalter)
AI can make us feel like the opportunities to be creative are drying up. For those in creative professions, this is a double threat. With our identities and livelihoods being challenged by new tech, …
Enter the FREELANCEVERSE (with Adrian Probst)
Today we have a legend on Merging Minds! He is perhaps the biggest name in the world of freelance translation and he is an idol to anyone making content in the localization industry. He is Adrian Pro…