Nimdzi LIVE!

There is a shadow industry driving the growth of ALL global brands: Localization. Let’s talk globalization, localization, translation, interpretation, language, and culture, with an emphasis on how it affects your business, whether you have a scrappy start-up or are working in a top global brand. Topics are taken from the most recently published market research from Nimdzi Insights (and other sources) and will feature guest speakers from time to time.

Nimdzi LIVE! is a business podcast hosted by Nimdzi Insights, with 100 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

Nimdzi Insights hosts Nimdzi LIVE!, a business show with 100 episodes published.

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  Episode #150

  The Human Infrastructure Behind AI Dubbing feat Cissy Yun

  Sep 18, 202649 min

  AI dubbing is often discussed in terms of how good the technology has become. But what happens when you actually put it into production? Drawing on two years of building and scaling AI dubbing at TED, this conversation with Cissy Yun will explore the less visible work behind the technology: how the role of linguists is evolving, how we define quality when models are constantly improving, and why the workflows, people, and feedback loops around AI may matter just as much as the models themselves. About Cissy: Tiannuo “Cissy” Yun is a Localization Manager at TED, where she leads multilingual content initiatives across subtitling, AI dubbing, and product localization. TED is a nonprofit organization dedicated to discovering, debating and spreading ideas that spark conversation, deepen understanding and drive meaningful change. Through TED Talks and other programs, TED brings ideas from thinkers and creators around the world to global audiences across languages and platforms. About Nimdzi Live: There is a shadow industry driving the growth of ALL global brands: Localization. Let’s talk globalization, localization, translation, interpretation, language, and culture, with an emphasis on how it affects your business, whether you have a scrappy start-up or are working in a top global brand. Would you like to be a guest on Nimdzi Live? Or you know somebody who should? Email live@nimdzi.com or reach out to info@nimdzi.com so we can coordinate!

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  Episode #148

  Human at Scale: Leading Language Company in AI Era feat. Sean Hopwood

  Aug 16, 202641 min

  As AI transforms the language industry, how can companies scale innovation while keeping human expertise at the heart of their business? Join Sean Hopwood, Founder of Day Translations, Inc., on Nimdzi Live for a conversation about leading a language company in the AI era. We’ll explore how technology is reshaping operations, client expectations, and leadership, and why the human element remains essential to sustainable growth. About Sean: is a polyglot entrepreneur, global language strategist, and Founder & CEO of Day Translations, which he launched in 2007 to break language barriers and simplify global communication. Fluent in multiple languages, Sean helps organizations expand internationally through accurate, culturally relevant, and scalable language solutions. His expertise spans translation, localization, interpreting, multilingual customer experience, and AI-human hybrid solutions. Through Day Translations, he supports businesses across legal, healthcare, government, immigration, and enterprise sectors worldwide with trusted multilingual services every day. About Nimdzi Live: There is a shadow industry driving the growth of ALL global brands: Localization. Let’s talk globalization, localization, translation, interpretation, language, and culture, with an emphasis on how it affects your business, whether you have a scrappy start-up or are working in a top global brand. Would you like to be a guest on Nimdzi Live? Or you know somebody who should? Email live@nimdzi.com or reach out to info@nimdzi.com to coordinate!

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  Episode #147

  Multimedia AI Workflows feat. Carrie Fischer

  Aug 15, 202626 min

  In this episode of Nimdzi LIVE, Carrie Livermore Fischer joins us to explore how organizations are moving automated workflows from concept to practice. The conversation will look at how teams identify the right processes to automate, integrate automation into existing operations, and balance efficiency with quality and human oversight. We’ll also discuss the challenges organizations encounter during implementation and the lessons they are learning as automated workflows become part of everyday business. About Carrie: She is an experienced localization leader with more than 30 years in developing and managing global content programs across software, e-commerce, legal, marketing, operations, publications, and customer care. She specializes in building localization programs quickly, managing competing priorities, and delivering products and services across more than 45 international markets. She also promotes internationalization and localization best practices throughout organizations and has experience managing domestic and international payment methods. Beyond her professional work, Carrie is a published author, mentor, advocate for underrepresented groups, and long-time volunteer with Women in Localization and other nonprofit organizations. About Nimdzi Live: There is a shadow industry driving the growth of ALL global brands: Localization. Let’s talk globalization, localization, translation, interpretation, language, and culture, with an emphasis on how it affects your business, whether you have a scrappy start-up or are working in a top global brand. Would you like to be a guest on Nimdzi Live? Or you know somebody who should? Email live@nimdzi.com or reach out to info@nimdzi.com to coordinate!

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  Episode #146

  From One Video to Every Market feat. Jay Lohman

  Aug 14, 202656 min

  We’ll be discussing how AI is changing the future of content localization, dubbing, and multilingual distribution, and what it really takes to scale video content across global markets without losing quality, authenticity, or speed. Jay Lohman will share his thoughts on where the industry is heading, the biggest gaps in current solutions, and why he believes the next wave of growth will come from helping creators, brands, and enterprises turn one piece of content into many market-ready versions. About Jay: Jason Lohman is the founder and CEO of VSL Global, an AI localization platform helping creators, agencies, and enterprises scale content across languages with dubbing, voice, and lip-sync technology. With more than 18 years in audio branding, content, and marketing, Jason has built and scaled businesses internationally and is now focused on reshaping how video reaches global audiences in the AI era. About Voice Sonic Labs: is an AI-powered localization platform built for modern content teams that want to move faster, expand further, and maintain quality at scale. By combining multilingual dubbing, voice, and lip-sync technology, VSL helps turn one piece of content into market-ready assets for audiences around the world. About Nimdzi Live: There is a shadow industry driving the growth of ALL global brands: Localization. Let’s talk globalization, localization, translation, interpretation, language, and culture, with an emphasis on how it affects your business, whether you have a scrappy start-up or are working in a top global brand. Would you like to be a guest on Nimdzi Live? Or you know somebody who should? Email live@nimdzi.com or reach out to info@nimdzi.com to coordinate!

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  Episode #145

  New Standards for AI Interpreting Accuracy feat Bryan Forrester

  Aug 13, 202646 min

  AI interpreting is growing fast, especially in high-stakes sectors like healthcare. But the industry still uses machine translation metrics to assess interpreting accuracy that weren’t designed for real-time interpreting. Most evaluations rely on demos or single scores that don’t reflect real conversations. In this episode, Bryan Forrester, CEO of Boostlingo, will unpack why current quality measurement methods fall short and how Boostlingo’s new AI Accuracy Study uses real medical audio, expert human references, and multiple established benchmarks to give a more realistic picture of performance across conditions that include background noise, interruptions, and disfluencies. Bryan will share lessons from this study and discuss Boostlingo’s vision for next-generation quality standards that use AI itself to measure interpreting quality more reliably and efficiently. The goal? Clearer, practical ways for buyers and practitioners to evaluate AI interpreting, blend human and machine capabilities responsibly, and raise the bar for what “accurate” really means in real-world use.

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