The Firing On All Syllables™ podcast leverages the knowledge of industry experts and brings to you unprecedented access to some of the world's most influential lawyers, financial experts, executives, and other prominent figures. Learn invaluable tips and lessons on matters related to business, technology, language and social responsibility. Brought to you by Apertera, an A.I.-powered translation company, specialized in Breaking the Language Barrier™ all across the world.
AI Translation & the Evolving Role of the Professional Translator with Joachim Lépine
AI translation is changing what gets translated, how translators work and where professional expertise creates the most value. So what does the future look like for professional translators as AI becomes part of everyday workflows?
In this episode of Firing On All Syllables, Apertera (formerly Alexa Translations) CEO Gary Kalaci sits down with Joachim Lépine, translator, educator and founder of LION Translation Academy, to explore how AI translation is reshaping the profession, why specialization matters more than ever and what translators can do to stay ahead as the industry evolves.
Drawing on his experience as a professional translator, educator and AI advisor, Joachim shares why the future is increasingly specialized, how translators can use AI to augment rather than replace their expertise, and why understanding the technology is essential even for professionals who choose not to use it. He also explains his idea of becoming "Translator Plus": combining translation expertise with a focus in areas such as law, finance, marketing or AI.
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In this episode:
🔹 Why AI translation is making professional judgment more important, not less
🔹 Why specialization is becoming increasingly important for professional translators
🔹 How translators can use AI strategically while maintaining professional expertise
🔹 Why the next generation should think beyond being a translator and become "Translator Plus"
Resources from Joachim:
• AI Resilient: https://www.amazon.ca/dp/1069519219 (https://www.amazon.ca/dp/1069519219)
• YouGPT Before ChatGPT: https://www.amazon.ca/dp/1069519243 (https://www.amazon.ca/dp/1069519243)
• LION Translation Academy newsletter: https://www.liontranslationacademy.com/newsletter (https://www.liontranslationacademy.com/newsletter)
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🔹 Augure, Canadian AI
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18 Sept 2026
AI Adoption in an Age of Change: Leadership, Curiosity, and Adaptability
AI adoption is moving quickly, and the organizations pulling ahead aren't waiting for the perfect tool. They're testing, learning and adapting as the technology evolves. So what does it take to lead when certainty is increasingly hard to come by?
In this episode of Firing On All Syllables, Apertera (formerly Alexa Translations) CEO Gary Kalaci sits down with Maren Lau, Regional Vice President, Latin America, and Business Messaging and Enterprise Lead, Global Business Group at Meta, to explore AI adoption, technological change, leadership and the value of curiosity and adaptability.
Drawing on her experience leading through transformation at Meta, Maren shares why successful AI adoption starts with solving real customer problems, why organizations need to be willing to adopt and adapt, and how an entrepreneurial mindset can help leaders make decisions as technology continues to evolve. She also reflects on her own career and the opportunities that come from being willing to step into the unknown.
In this episode:
🔹 Why the companies pulling ahead aren't waiting for the perfect AI tool
🔹 How curiosity and adaptability can help organizations navigate technological change
🔹 Why AI adoption requires leaders to become more comfortable with uncertainty
🔹 Maren's advice for building a career: "Raise your hand for the opportunity, not for the title."
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7 Sept 2026
The Future of AI Translation: Beyond Word Counts
AI translation is reshaping the language services industry, but faster output doesn’t necessarily mean less complexity. What happens when the value of translation moves beyond word counts?
In this episode of Firing On All Syllables, Apertera (formerly Alexa Translations) CEO Gary Kalaci sits down with Renato Beninatto, Co-founder & Chairman of Nimdzi Insights and CEO of LocWorld, to explore the future of AI translation, the evolving role of professional expertise, and why managing complexity and risk is becoming increasingly important.
With more than three decades in the language industry, Renato has helped shape how organizations think about translation, localization, and global growth. He shares his perspective on what AI is really changing, where professional expertise creates the most value, and what the next generation of language services companies will need to get right.
In this episode:
🔹 Why AI is making language services more complex, not less
🔹 Why the industry needs to move beyond word counts and focus on outcomes
🔹 Where professional expertise adds the greatest value alongside AI
🔹 Why risk mitigation is becoming increasingly important in high-stakes translation
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#AITranslation #Translation #Localization
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