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SlatorPod

Slator
Machine Translation
Localization
Artificial Intelligence
Video Highlight
Google Translate
Slatorcon
Language Service Providers
Low-Resource Languages
Linguistics
Talent Management
Argentina
Translation Services
RWS
Transperfect
Gaming Industry
Video Game Localization
Deepl
Translation
Interpreting
UK Public Sector

SlatorPod is the weekly language industry podcast where we discuss the most important news and trends in translation, localization, interpreting, and language AI. Brought to you by Slator.com.

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Tom Bridges, CEO and Founder of CaptionHub, joins SlatorPod to talk about how a small in-house tool evolved into a global AI-powered multimedia localization platform. 

Tom began his career in post-production and visual effects before stumbling into ... more

Florian and Esther discuss the language industry news of the week, with breaking news that DeepL is reportedly exploring an initial public offering (IPO) in the US at a potential USD 5bn valuation. This comes as DeepL now positions itself as a “globa... more

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Slator’s Senior Research Analyst Alex Edwards joins Esther and Florian on the pod to discuss ElevenLabs’ move from a pure-play language technology platform (LTP) to becoming a language solutions integrator (LSI) by adding a managed service offering. more

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Florian and Esther discuss the language industry news of the past few weeks, beginning with a recap of SlatorCon Silicon Valley 2025, where the duo noted strong localization buyer and user turnout, and tech-focused discussions across presentations an... more

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Recent Guests

Brian Murphy
CEO of Smartling
Smartling
Episode: #263 SlatorCon Recap, Cohere’s Big AI Translation Launch, TransPerfect Buys Unbabel
Kelly Marchisio
Multilingual lead at Cohere
Cohere
Episode: #263 SlatorCon Recap, Cohere’s Big AI Translation Launch, TransPerfect Buys Unbabel
Dipak Patel
CEO of GLOBO, a language solutions company focused on healthcare.
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Episode: #262 The Hard Facts About AI in Healthcare Interpreting with GLOBO CEO Dipak Patel
Gayatri Shahane
Founder of Naitiv, an AI agent aimed at global business expansion
Naitiv
Episode: #261 Finding Product-Market Fit in Language AI with Naitiv Founder Gayatri Shahane
Martina Russo
CEO of The Action Sports Translator, specializing in localization for outdoor sports.
The Action Sports Translator
Episode: #258 Outdoor and Action Sports as a Growth Market for Localization with Martina Russo
Davit Baghdasaryan
Co-founder and CEO of Krisp, a leader in voice productivity apps
Krisp
Episode: #255 The Rise of Voice Productivity with Krisp CEO Davit Baghdasaryan
Stefaan van der Jeught
Professor of EU Constitutional Law at the University of Brussels, and Press Officer at the Court of Justice of the European Union.
University of Brussels
Episode: #254 EU Language Law with Professor Stefaan van der Jeught
Tom Hanna
CEO of Hanna Interpreting Services, involved in language solutions and interpreting services
Hanna Interpreting Services
Episode: #253 SlatorPod Tom Elias Hanna on Why On-Site Interpreting Is Here to Stay and the Trump EO Impact
Rong Yan
CTO of HeyGen, an AI video generation platform
HeyGen
Episode: #250 HeyGen CTO Rong Yan on AI Video Generation and the Language Challenge

Host

Florian Faes
Co-founder and host, providing in-depth analysis of the language industry.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 31 ratings
  • SlatorPod

    Great podcast on all things translation and localization!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    mili.eth
    Switzerland4 years ago
  • Great coverage about language industry innovation

    Florian and Esther are excellent conversation partners and truly know their field. They are curious and engage their guests in a natural, fun and fact finding way.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Weirdo blub
    United States5 years ago
  • Informational and Fun!

    Florian and Esther do a great job of sharing and analyzing the latest localization industry news and interviewing a variety of loc industry leaders. Well done!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Born to Sell
    United States5 years ago

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Excellent interviews with industry leaders and experts, adding depth to each episode.
Highly informative and engaging content regarding the latest trends in the language industry.
Hosts demonstrate a solid understanding of the language sector, making complex topics accessible.

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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

#266 CaptionHub CEO Tom Bridges on AI-Powered Real-Time Media Accessibility
Q: How do you differentiate currently, like having something that's super, super deep against much shallower kind of potential rivals?
Bridges emphasizes that they offer a full spectrum of tools across multimedia localization and are AI agnostic, allowing integration with various technologies.
#266 CaptionHub CEO Tom Bridges on AI-Powered Real-Time Media Accessibility
Q: What part of the world, what city, what country are you recording this from today?
Tom is recording from Bath, in the southwest of the UK.
#261 Finding Product-Market Fit in Language AI with Naitiv Founder Gayatri Shahane
Q: What are your thoughts on the competition and the space?
Gayatri differentiates between how big tech handles translation at a mass level versus the nuanced demands of business communication.
#261 Finding Product-Market Fit in Language AI with Naitiv Founder Gayatri Shahane
Q: Did you have a co-founder or did somebody else help you start this?
Gayatri reveals she is a solo founder with a few advisors and friends assisting her.
#261 Finding Product-Market Fit in Language AI with Naitiv Founder Gayatri Shahane
Q: What influenced how you think about AI and kind of AI translation in general?
Gayatri discusses her multilingual background and acknowledges the complexities involved in translating and communicating effectively in business.

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What is SlatorPod about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This weekly language industry podcast focuses on current news and trends within translation, localization, interpreting, and language AI. The conversations feature insights from leading professionals, discussions of technological advancements, and implications within various sectors like healthcare and legal contexts. Notable themes include the impact of AI on language services, the evolution of language technology platforms, and the significance of human interpreters despite the rise of AI solutions. The hosts engage deeply with guests, who are often leaders in their fields, providing a blend of informative content and engaging dialogue that resonates with professionals in the industry.

Listeners can expect a blend of industry-specific an... more

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2. Kelly Marchisio
3. Dipak Patel
4. Gayatri Shahane
5. Martina Russo
6. Davit Baghdasaryan
7. Stefaan van der Jeught
8. Tom Hanna

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