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  • This Is What Being Yourself At Work Really Costs w/ Elitza Dublewa-Servatius

    This Is What Being Yourself At Work Really Costs w/ Elitza Dublewa-Servatius
    2025/07/15
    What happens when you leave your home country for 20 years and then come back? In this episode of Merging Minds, Javi Diaz talks with Elitza Dublewa-Servatius, leader of translation operations at Coca-Cola Europacific Partners. Elitza opens up about the identity shifts, the cultural dissonance, and the resilience it takes to bring your whole self: esoteric, philosophical, and human, into one of the world’s biggest corporations.Podcast powered by Bureau Works, a cloud localization platform that makes complex translation tasks simple and predictable. www.bureauworks.com Follow us on YouTube and X @bureau_works for more and don't miss the latest live sessions and offers on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/bureau-works/
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    30 分
  • Vendors Aren’t the Problem. Your Process Is w/ Mario Pluzny

    Vendors Aren’t the Problem. Your Process Is w/ Mario Pluzny
    2025/07/08
    Mario Pluzny joins Javi Diaz to dissect the unspoken flaws of today’s localization workflows. In this episode of Merging Minds, they expose how enterprise vendors fail to truly serve linguists and explore what a more human, efficient future might look like. From flawed project kickoffs to the overhype of AI, Mario reflects on the cultural blind spots that plague language services. It's not just about translation, it's about rebuilding the foundations.Podcast powered by Bureau Works, a cloud localization platform that makes complex translation tasks simple and predictable. www.bureauworks.com Follow us on YouTube and X @bureau_works for more and don't miss the latest live sessions and offers on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/bureau-works/
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    37 分
  • From Local Actor To Global Leader w/ Fabiano Cid

    From Local Actor To Global Leader w/ Fabiano Cid
    2025/07/02
    In this emotional and empowering episode of Merging Minds, Javi Diaz talks to Fabiano Cid, entrepreneur, executive, and localization visionary, for an unforgettable conversation about career reinvention, leadership under pressure, and what it really means to build a legacy in our evolving industry. Fabiano opens up about his humble beginnings selling sandwiches, the rise and near fall of his company, and the life-changing decision to prioritize people over profit. He also shares how being a queer leader has shaped his vision, the need for representation in localization, and why we must move beyond "localization" toward global content solutions.Podcast powered by Bureau Works, a cloud localization platform that makes complex translation tasks simple and predictable. www.bureauworks.com Follow us on YouTube and X @bureau_works for more and don't miss the latest live sessions and offers on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/bureau-works/
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    34 分
  • Sailing the World with No Tech w/ Isabelle Andrieu

    Sailing the World with No Tech w/ Isabelle Andrieu
    2025/06/17
    What happens when a tech-savvy CEO joins a global regatta with zero technology? Isabelle Andrieu, co-founder of Translated, talked in Merging Minds with Javi Diaz to share the mind-blowing story of how she and her husband circumnavigated the globe without GPS, Wi-Fi, or modern gear. The goal? To reconnect with what makes us human. From recruiting linguists as sailors to launching multimodal AI projects for the European Commission, Isabelle blends leadership, adventure, and innovation like no one else. She also reveals how she builds powerful company cultures one birthday at a time and why trust and vulnerability are her leadership cornerstones.If you're into entrepreneurship, tech with soul, or just love a good story, this episode is for you.Podcast powered by Bureau Works, a cloud localization platform that makes complex translation tasks simple and predictable. www.bureauworks.com Follow us on YouTube and X @bureau_works for more and don't miss the latest live sessions and offers on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/bureau-works/
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    37 分
  • From Family Roots to Global Growth w/ Jordan Evans

    From Family Roots to Global Growth w/ Jordan Evans
    2025/06/10
    In this episode of Merging Minds, Javi Diaz talks to Jordan Evans, CEO of Language Network and Managing Director of HireGlobo, to explore how a family translation business became a global powerhouse through vision, heart, and strategic acquisitions. Jordan shares his journey from software startups to language services, revealing how being fired and helping his mom retire sparked his unexpected path in localization. Jordan also opens up about balancing empathy with performance, the power of cultural values in business, and what it means to lead with humility and purpose in the AI era.Podcast powered by Bureau Works, a cloud localization platform that makes complex translation tasks simple and predictable. www.bureauworks.com Follow us on YouTube and X @bureau_works for more and don't miss the latest live sessions and offers on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/bureau-works/
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    28 分
  • Building Products and Trust in AI with Veronica Hylak

    Building Products and Trust in AI with Veronica Hylak
    2025/05/27
    In this episode, Javi chats with Veronica Hylak. AI expert, founder, and product strategist. Veronica shares her inspiring journey from working with AI for the U.S. government to building successful products in the localization industry. They discuss the challenges of being a founder without VC backing, the importance of transparent AI, and how to balance innovation with keeping things human. Veronica also shares her thoughts on leadership, growth, and what it means to take small steps toward big goals. If you're curious about AI, startups, or how to lead with purpose in today’s fast-changing world, this episode is for you.Podcast powered by Bureau Works, a cloud localization platform that makes complex translation tasks simple and predictable. www.bureauworks.com Follow us on YouTube and X @bureau_works for more and don't miss the latest live sessions and offers on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/bureau-works/
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    35 分
  • Built Boostlingo on Pure Grit w/ Dieter Runge

    Built Boostlingo on Pure Grit w/ Dieter Runge
    2025/05/20
    In this powerful episode of Merging Minds, Javi Diaz sits down with Dieter Runge, co-founder of Boostlingo, to explore the human story behind one of localization tech’s standout platforms. Dieter shares how his journey from filmmaking in San Francisco to managing global e-learning programs led him to launch Boostlingo, a mobile-first language access platform designed to democratize interpreting services. From startup fears to payroll panic, this is a candid look at what it really takes to build something meaningful in the language industry.Podcast powered by Bureau Works, a cloud localization platform that makes complex translation tasks simple and predictable. www.bureauworks.com Follow us on YouTube and X @bureau_works for more and don't miss the latest live sessions and offers on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/bureau-works/
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    37 分
  • Selling Is Still the King of All Skills w/ Renato Beninatto

    Selling Is Still the King of All Skills w/ Renato Beninatto
    2025/05/13
    In this new episode of Merging Minds, Javi Diaz sits down with industry icon Renato Beninatto for a raw and insightful conversation about the past, present, and future of localization. With humor and honesty, Renato shares his journey from a young translator with a typewriter to a global thought leader who’s seen and predicted every major industry shift.Podcast powered by Bureau Works, a cloud localization platform that makes complex translation tasks simple and predictable. www.bureauworks.com Follow us on YouTube and X @bureau_works for more and don't miss the latest live sessions and offers on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/bureau-works/
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    43 分