🧩 Is a Piece of Slator Is Up for Grabs? And AcudocX Is Changing the Game
What happens when a media pioneer steps back from one success and dives headfirst into another? In this episode of the Localization Fireside Chat, I sat down with Andrew Smart, Co-Founder of Slator (www.slator.com) and Strategic Partner at AcudocX (https://acudocx.com.au/) for a raw, revealing look at the present and future of localization. From selling his… Continue Reading →
May 19, 20254 min read
Vamos Juntos 2025: How Latin America Is Redefining Localization’s Future
Introduction In Episode 105 of the Localization Fireside Chat, host Robin Ayoub sat down with Charles Campbell, CEO of TBO and co-founder of Juntos, for an eye-opening conversation about Vamos Juntos 2025—a landmark summit held in Mexico City that brought together 140 localization leaders from over 25 countries.The discussion unpacked why this event was a… Continue Reading →
Apr 29, 20253 min read
Vamos Juntos 2025: How Latin America Is Redefining Localization’s Future
Introduction In Episode 105 of the Localization Fireside Chat, host Robin Ayoub sat down with Charles Campbell, CEO of TBO and co-founder of Juntos, for an eye-opening conversation about Vamos Juntos 2025—a landmark summit held in Mexico City that brought together 140 localization leaders from over 25 countries.The discussion unpacked why this event was a… Continue Reading →
Apr 29, 20253 min read
Stop Believing the AI Hype: Dr. Sidney Shapiro Unpacks What AI Really Can (and Can’t) Do
Introduction In this insightful episode of the Localization Fireside Chat, I sat down with Dr. Sidney Shapiro, Assistant Professor of Data Analytics at the University of Lethbridge and long-time contributor to Canada’s tech education landscape. With deep experience bridging academia and industry, including over a decade with Google Developer Groups, Dr. Shapiro brings a refreshingly… Continue Reading →
Apr 21, 20253 min read
Stop Believing the AI Hype: Dr. Sidney Shapiro Unpacks What AI Really Can (and Can’t) Do
Introduction In this insightful episode of the Localization Fireside Chat, I sat down with Dr. Sidney Shapiro, Assistant Professor of Data Analytics at the University of Lethbridge and long-time contributor to Canada’s tech education landscape. With deep experience bridging academia and industry, including over a decade with Google Developer Groups, Dr. Shapiro brings a refreshingly… Continue Reading →
Apr 21, 20253 min read
Christine Blanchette: Canada’s Marathoner-Turned-Media Trailblazer
What if losing your job was the best thing that ever happened to you? For Christine Blanchette, it wasn’t just a setback—it was the spark. What followed was a journey of transformation that began with a pair of running shoes and evolved into a nationally broadcast TV show, multiple speaking engagements, and a platform that… Continue Reading →
Mar 30, 20253 min read