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SlatorPod

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

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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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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Daniel Sebesta joins Florian and Esther on the pod to talk about the latest language industry news, AI translation developments, and key insights from the Slator Pro Guide: Growth Hacks for Language Technology Platforms (LTPs).

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Georg Ell, CEO of Phrase, returns to SlatorPod for round 3 to talk about how the language technology platform (LTP) is evolving amid the AI boom and the shifting dynamics in enterprise SaaS.

Georg shares how Phrase has doubled down on a platform and... more

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Daphne Tay, Founder and CEO of Bluente, joins SlatorPod to talk about building an AI-powered document translation platform that goes beyond text and tackles the complexities of formatting at scale.

Daphne explains that formatting challenges vary sig... more

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Recent Guests

Daniel Sebesta
Practicing Czech linguist and industry researcher who contributed to Slator Pro Guide Growth Hacks for Language Technology Platforms
Slator
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
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.
GLOBO
Episode: #262 The Hard Facts About AI in Healthcare Interpreting with GLOBO CEO Dipak Patel

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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Guests are high-caliber, with hands-on experience in the industry.
Listeners praise clear, practical insights into language tech and localization.

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#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.
#279 Why Phrase Doubles Down on a Platform Strategy with CEO Georg Ell
Q: What has happened since June 2024 that shapes Frase's current strategy?
Ell emphasizes a platform-and-ecosystem strategy, broader integrations, and an openness to work with competitors' services when it benefits the customer. The emphasis is on a heterogeneous, open platform with end-to-end analytics and a shift away from lock-in toward customer-centric workflows.
#280 Walmart Cuts Translation Costs, 10 LTP Growth Hacks
Q: What stands out to you about Walmart's translation platform and its claimed cost savings?
The episode emphasizes the scale of Walmart's operation and the clever orchestration of three layers—human editors writing rules, neural machine translation for first pass, and LLMs for quality review—coupled with data-feedback pipes, which together enable dramatic cost reduction while maintaining or improving perceived quality and trust.
#269 Milestone Localization Founder on Automated Glossaries, LSI Leadership, AI Fatigue
Q: How has the localization industry changed since you started?
Nikita highlighted the overwhelming changes in technology, client expectations, and pricing pressures, especially in translation services, emphasizing the integration of AI in processes.

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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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1. Daniel Sebesta
2. Georg Ell
3. Daphne Tay
4. JC Penet
5. Joss Moorkens
6. Nikita Agarwal
7. Brian Murphy
8. Kelly Marchisio

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