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SlatorPod

Slator
Machine Translation
Localization
Generative AI
Translation
Artificial Intelligence
AI Translation
AI Dubbing
RWS
Language Access
Deepl
AI In Healthcare
Nvidia
African Languages
Jaide Health
European Union
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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Adam Bittlingmayer, CEO and co-founder of ModelFront, joins SlatorPod to discuss the state of the art in enterprise AI translation and the language technology platform’s (LTP) launch of an AI-native open translation management system (TMS).

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On SlatorPod, AudioStack Co-Founder and CTO Peadar Coyle discusses what it takes to deploy voice AI at enterprise scale, from localization and domain expertise to human oversight.

Peadar explains how AudioStack enables brands, governments, and media... more

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Florian and Esther discuss what mattered in language solutions and AI over the past few weeks, including key takeaways from SlatorCon San Francisco 2026, where AI ran through discussions across enterprise localization, voice AI, interpreting, data-fo... more

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Dmitrii Sandzhiev and Iurii Agafonov, two of the Co-Founders of NCSpeech, join SlatorPod to talk about building speech AI datasets in emerging markets, scaling data collection through superapps, and addressing the quality and infrastructure challenge... more

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Recent Guests

Adam Bittlingmayer
CEO and co-founder of ModelFront
ModelFront
Episode: #295 Why ModelFront Is Launching a Free, AI-Native TMS
Peadar Coyle
CTO and co-founder of AudioStack
AudioStack
Episode: #294 Voice AI for Brands and Media with AudioStack CTO Peadar Coyle
Dmitrii Sandzhiev
Co-founder of NCSpeech, SpeechAI startup
NCSpeech
Episode: #292 Voice AI Data for Lower-Resource Languages with NCSpeech
Iurii Agafonov
Co-founder of NCSpeech, data scientist
NCSpeech
Episode: #292 Voice AI Data for Lower-Resource Languages with NCSpeech
Artur Nowakowski
CTO and co-founder of Laniqo, Language Technology Platform
Laniqo
Episode: #290 Laniqo CTO Artur Nowakowski on Building Secure, Adaptive AI Translation
Sharath Narayana
CEO and co-founder of Sanas
Sanas
Episode: #285 Real-Time Speech AI and Accent Translation with Sanas CEO Sharath Narayana
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
RWS
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

Hosts

Esther
Co-host with deep background in language industry coverage and research
Florian
Co-host and interview guide, focused on ecosystem and market analysis

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 States6 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 States6 years ago

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Informative and fun, with a clear eye on market trends and practical implications.
Hosts are curious and ask thoughtful questions that lead to actionable takeaways.
Great coverage of the language industry with insightful guests.

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#292 Voice AI Data for Lower-Resource Languages with NCSpeech
Q: What is your revenue model and data ownership approach?
We offer exclusive data collection when requested and can also resell data to multiple clients; datasets can be country- and language-specific, and we are building a library of datasets for broader licensing while enabling on-demand projects.
#292 Voice AI Data for Lower-Resource Languages with NCSpeech
Q: What are the key breakthroughs that make this venture viable now?
There is a huge, underrepresented demand for data in emerging markets; breakthroughs include data collection pipelines, multi-language and code-switching handling, and the ability to convert raw data into training-ready datasets while ensuring data quality and on-demand collection.
#292 Voice AI Data for Lower-Resource Languages with NCSpeech
Q: Could you summarize your elevator pitch for NCSpeech?
We turn idle time in super apps into AI training data, monetizing it for drivers and riders by collecting diverse datasets (audio, photos, video) and selling them to AI labs, enterprise R&D, and sovereign AI initiatives, acting as a plug-in layer that connects data demand with real-world environments.
#287 How the Market for AI Data Has Become a Major Growth Opportunity
Q: What does it take to work for Frontier Labs? How do providers win contracts with them given their flexible, fast-moving needs?
Frontier Labs seek providers that can solve novel problems quickly, adapt to shifting goals, and scale from short-term pilots to larger programs. Vendors need to demonstrate credibility across multilingual red-teaming, domain-specific expertise, data simulation capabilities, and robust governance to satisfy data provenance, rights, and safety requirements. Trust, traceability, and the ability to deliver rapidly on evolving requirements are essential for success.
#287 How the Market for AI Data Has Become a Major Growth Opportunity
Q: Let's talk about the market size. We size it at 9.3 billion, which given the numbers that we're hearing now with like Anthropic and OpenAI, it seems kind of cute. What does the 9.3 billion include?
The 9.3 billion figure captures external commercial spending on data for AI, including datasets used to build, adapt, and align models, the provision of expert work for testing and evaluation, and data services provided by suppliers. It excludes internal Frontier Labs spending and internal enterprise data work, which are not external market transactions. This framing highlights spend on external datasets, licensing, and human expertise necessary to deploy and govern models beyond pre-training data.

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This show centers on the language-technology landscape, with frequent dives into translation and localization markets, AI-enabled workflows, data for AI, and platform strategies. Episodes often cover market dynamics, M&A activity, funding rounds, and practical implications for buyers, suppliers, and enterprises adopting language tech. A notable strength is its ability to connect industry news to actionable insights for buyers and investors, along with thoughtful interviews with founders, CEOs, and researchers shaping the space. The format blends market analysis, company case studies, and expert perspectives, making it a strong resource for staying ahead of how AI and localization intersect with global business.

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1. Adam Bittlingmayer
2. Peadar Coyle
3. Dmitrii Sandzhiev
4. Iurii Agafonov
5. Artur Nowakowski
6. Sharath Narayana
7. Paul Carr
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