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  • Leading with Empathy w/ Luis Miguel Musi

    Leading with Empathy w/ Luis Miguel Musi
    May 6 2025
    Luis Miguel Musi, founder of AvantPage, joins Javi on Merging Minds to explore the power of empathy, leadership, and purpose. With over 30 years in the localization industry, Luis shares the story behind building one of the most respected LSPs, where people stay for 10+ years and grow into leadership. They discuss how emotional intelligence and therapy helped Luis become a better boss and father. He opens up about the challenges of anxiety, fatherhood, and starting a business from scratch, while staying true to his mission: helping immigrants achieve the American dream through language. This is a story of passion, mistakes, growth, and humanity in business. Whether you're a founder, manager, or translator, this one will resonate deeply.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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    42 min
  • What I’d Do Differently After 35 Years in Localization w/ Josep "Pep" Bonet

    What I’d Do Differently After 35 Years in Localization w/ Josep "Pep" Bonet
    Apr 21 2025
    In this episode of Merging Minds, Javi Diaz sits down with Josep "Pep" Bonet, a veteran of the localization industry who recently retired after 35 years of service at organizations like the European Commission and the WTO. Together, they reflect on a career that began with handwritten translations and evolved alongside AI and digital transformation. Pep shares heartfelt insights on: - The role of mentorship—both good and bad—in shaping leadership; - How to stay human in an increasingly tech-driven industry; - Why continuous learning and humility matter more than ever. Whether you're just starting out in localization or leading large-scale teams, this episode offers timeless lessons with warmth, humor, and wisdom.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 min
  • How LATAM Leaders Are Reshaping Localization w/ Saúl Villegas

    How LATAM Leaders Are Reshaping Localization w/ Saúl Villegas
    Apr 15 2025
    In this powerful episode of Merging Minds, Javi Diaz sits down with Saúl Villegas, CEO of Directum and co-founder of Juntos, the leading association for Latin American localization professionals. Saúl shares his inspiring journey from lawyer to language entrepreneur and reveals how LATAM is claiming its seat at the global table—not just as a production hub, but as a source of leadership and innovation. Together, they unpack the importance of: - Human-centered leadership and workplace values; - Building trust and relationships in LATAM business culture; - Elevating regional voices through collaboration and commuity; Whether you're expanding into LATAM or looking to lead with empathy, this episode is packed with insights on resilience, purpose, and growth in the age of AI.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 min
  • Hero's Journey in Localization w/ Petra Mesic

    Hero's Journey in Localization w/ Petra Mesic
    Apr 8 2025
    In this episode of Merging Minds, Petra Mesic talks about her humble beginning in the localization industry till leadership. She also shares hard truths about leadership burnout, what makes a truly effective localization strategy, and how companies are skipping the hard work in favor of shortcuts that don’t work.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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    36 min
  • Hero's Journey in Localization w/ Petra Mesic

    Hero's Journey in Localization w/ Petra Mesic
    Apr 8 2025
    In this episode of Merging Minds, Petra Mesic talks about her humble beginning in the localization industry till leadership.She also shares hard truths about leadership burnout, what makes a truly effective localization strategy, and how companies are skipping the hard work in favor of shortcuts that don’t work.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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    47 min
  • Why Gen Z Won’t Work Like Us w/ Alex Katsambas

    Why Gen Z Won’t Work Like Us w/ Alex Katsambas
    Mar 25 2025
    How do you lead a global team while fostering inclusivity and innovation? In this episode of Merging Minds, Javi Diaz sits down with Alex Katsambas, Senior Head of Language Ops & Development at Farfetch, to discuss leadership, career growth, and breaking barriers in the localization industry. Alex shares insights on: - The challenges of building and scaling international teams - The role of inclusivity in localization and leadership - Overcoming biases and redefining workplace culturePodcast 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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    36 min
  • Localization Tech is 30 Years Outdated with Jourik Ciesielski

    Localization Tech is 30 Years Outdated with Jourik Ciesielski
    Mar 18 2025
    What does it mean to be a millennial leader in localization today? In this episode of Merging Minds, Javi Diaz sits down with Jourik Ciesielski, CTO at Yamagata Europe and co-founder of K International, to discuss leadership, AI in localization, and the industry's biggest challenges. From breaking outdated processes to redefining the role of linguists in an AI-driven world, Jourik shares sharp insights on how technology is reshaping the industry—and how leaders must adapt. Plus, we dive into millennial leadership, why flexibility matters, and the mindset needed to thrive in a fast-changing landscape.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 min
  • A Top Tech Leader w/ Anna Schlegel

    A Top Tech Leader w/ Anna Schlegel
    Feb 25 2025
    What does it take to go from an ambitious entrepreneur to a global VP in a Fortune 500 company? In this episode of Merging Minds, Javi Diaz sits down with Anna Schlegel, one of the most influential leaders in localization and tech. From founding her first company in San Francisco at 23 to shaping globalization strategies for some of the biggest tech giants, Anna shares her unfiltered insights on leadership, gender barriers, and career growth.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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    36 min