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SlatorPod

Slator
Machine Translation
Localization
Generative AI
Translation
Artificial Intelligence
AI Translation
AI Dubbing
Language Access
Deepl
AI In Healthcare
Nvidia
African Languages
Jaide Health
European Union
RWS
Youtube
Slatorcon
Google Translate
Language Technology
Language Diversity In Africa

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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Florian and Esther discuss the language industry news of the past few weeks and Slator’s newly launched website, which reflects a clearer positioning around research, advisory, consulting, events, and market intelligence.

The duo breaks down the 202... more

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Paul Carr, CEO of Welo Global, joins SlatorPod to talk about the company’s strategic repositioning, continued AI investment, and evolving demand in the language solutions industry.

Paul notes that the company has narrowed its focus to a few core are... more

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Ben Faes, CEO of RWS, joins SlatorPod to talk about the markets’ perceptions of LSIs, the company’s AI strategy, and how RWS is repositioning itself for long-term growth.

Ben positions RWS as a technology-led partner helping enterprises operate glob... more

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Jessica Powell, CEO of AudioShake, joins SlatorPod to talk about how AI-powered audio separation is making audio more usable for both human and machine workflows, and enabling new use cases across localization, broadcasting, and media production. 

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Recent Guests

Paul Carr
CEO of WeLocalize, now leading Welo Global
WeLocalize / Welo Global
Episode: #283 Launching Welo Global with CEO Paul Carr
Ben Faes
CEO of Language Solutions Integrated and Super Agency, RWS
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Episode: #282 RWS CEO Ben Faes on Why They Partnered with Cohere
Jessica Powell
CEO of AudioShake
AudioShake
Episode: #281 What Is AI Audio Separation with AudioShake CEO Jessica Powell
Daniel Sebesta
Practicing Czech linguist and industry researcher who contributed to Slator Pro Guide Growth Hacks for Language Technology Platforms
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Episode: #280 Walmart Cuts Translation Costs, 10 LTP Growth Hacks
Georg Ell
CEO of Phrase, Localization Language Tech Platform
Phrase
Episode: #279 Why Phrase Doubles Down on a Platform Strategy with CEO Georg Ell
Daphne Tay
CEO and co-founder of Bluente, an AI document translation platform
Bluente
Episode: #278 Bluente CEO on Solving Tough Last-Mile Problems in AI Document Translation
JC Penet
Reader in Translation Industry Studies at Newcastle University
Newcastle University
Episode: #275 The Future of Language and Translation Education with JC Penet and Joss Moorkens
Joss Moorkens
Associate Professor at Dublin City University and co-editor of the book on teaching translation
Dublin City University
Episode: #275 The Future of Language and Translation Education with JC Penet and Joss Moorkens
Nikita Agarwal
Founder of Milestone Localization
Milestone Localization
Episode: #269 Milestone Localization Founder on Automated Glossaries, LSI Leadership, AI Fatigue

Hosts

Florian
Host of SlatorPod; co-host in most episodes; provides interview direction and industry context
Esther
Co-host and analyst discussing recent industry news and trends

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 34 ratings
  • SlatorPod

    Great podcast on all things translation and localization!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    mili.eth
    Switzerland5 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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Listeners praise clear, practical insights into language tech and localization.

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#282 RWS CEO Ben Faes on Why They Partnered with Cohere
Q: Who are the ideal customers for Language Weaver Pro?
Language Weaver Pro is positioned as a pure enterprise product, targeting large organizations with on-prem deployment needs and high-volume, precision-critical translation tasks such as IT, technology content, and UGC reviews. Faes notes the product's strength in enterprise contexts and its ability to handle complex content and contexts.
#282 RWS CEO Ben Faes on Why They Partnered with Cohere
Q: Who is Ben Faes and how did his background prepare him for leading RWS today?
Faes recounts a career spanning L'Oréal, AOL, YouTube, Google, and Web Help, highlighting experience in marketing, advertising infrastructure, and cloud-based services. This diverse tech and services background helped him understand large-scale operations, data, AI, and the importance of culture and people in global technology businesses.
#282 RWS CEO Ben Faes on Why They Partnered with Cohere
Q: What are the markets and investors missing about RWS?
Faes emphasizes that the market is pricing in the past and that RWS is evolving toward a technology-enabled, enterprise-focused model with a broader growth trajectory, especially through the integration of AI and the Cohere partnership. He stresses rebuilding trust after misses and shifting focus to long-term value rather than stock price fluctuations.
#279 Why Phrase Doubles Down on a Platform Strategy with CEO Georg Ell
Q: What is the current status of Phrase Studio and multimodal capabilities?
Studio has matured into an AI-powered multimodal product integrated with the platform, enhancing tasks like content summarization, tone, and dubbing. The next phases will improve quality, integrate with Google Drive, and enable broader platform-wide personalization.
#279 Why Phrase Doubles Down on a Platform Strategy with CEO Georg Ell
Q: How does Frase view the buy vs. build decision in AI-enabled localization?
The discussion highlights that large enterprises struggle with rebuilding complex systems, so Frase positions itself as a spine that integrates multiple engines and workflows, making it possible to buy and build without losing control or scale.

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

A weekly deep-dive into the language industry, with a strong emphasis on translation, localization, interpreting, and language AI. Episodes frequently explore AI-driven workflow improvements, enterprise-grade security and confidentiality, accessibility and dubbing, and the evolving market dynamics around funding, partnerships, and regulatory changes. Listeners get practical insights on building scalable localization pipelines, evaluating new technologies, and understanding how large language models and AI tools are reshaping client expectations across finance, legal, media, and life sciences. The show stands out for mixing hands-on product and market context with guest expertise from prominent language tech and localization leaders, making ... more

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3. Jessica Powell
4. Daniel Sebesta
5. Georg Ell
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7. JC Penet
8. Joss Moorkens

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