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June 10, 2026Episode 19724 min

Storytelling, Localization, and AI-Powered Global Growth with Iti Sahai - VistaTalks Ep 197

Iti Sahai, Head of Product, Internationalization (Global Infrastructure) at Klaviyo, joins Host María Roa for a fascinating conversation about global expansion, product-led internationalization, localization strategy, AI integration, and the enduring power of storytelling in business.Drawing on a career spanning Hollywood, Bollywood, enterprise technology, and global product leadership, Iti shares valuable insights on how organizations can transform localization from a perceived operational cost into a strategic growth engine. Throughout the discussion, she highlights the importance of customer-centric thinking, leadership through storytelling, and the preservation of human creativity in an increasingly AI-driven world.00:00 - Welcome and Introduction to Iti Sahai01:32 - From Storytelling to Product Leadership02:46 - Why Localization Is More Than Translation05:57 - Measuring Localization ROI Through Growth07:20 - Using Storytelling to Influence Leadership09:55 - AI Opportunities and Risks in Internationalization14:15 - What Drives Global Product Adoption20:55 - Community Leadership and Women in Localization22:23 - Keeping Humanity Alive in an AI-Driven WorldAbout VistaTalks: VistaTalks has an incredible lineup of guests from around the globe. We love to feature interesting discussions with interesting people from all around the world. Follow VistaTalks on Spotify for all the latest episodes, or subscribe to the show on Apple and Google podcasts. VistaTalks is available on many other podcast platforms. To learn more about VistaTalks, please visit https://www.vistatalks.com Social Media: X - https://x.com/vistatalks Facebook - / vistatalks Instagram - / vistatalks LinkedIn - / vistatalks

May 27, 2026Episode 19633 min

Why AI Should Assist, Not Replace Humans with Peter Rose – VistaTalks Ep 196

Peter Rose, Owner and Founder of TEKenable, joins Host Simon Hodgkins to discuss AI transformation, responsible innovation, healthcare technology, and integrity in business leadership. Peter offers insights into what distinguishes meaningful AI adoption from experimentation.This episode of VistaTalks is a reminder: successful AI transformation isn’t about chasing headlines or deploying the latest tools. It’s about solving real problems, improving outcomes, and building systems rooted in integrity and measurable value.Peter Rose offers a practical view of AI, not one based on hype, but on years of helping organizations evolve through technology while keeping people central.00:00 - Welcome, Peter Rose01:10 - The Origins of TEKenable03:45 - Integrity, Customer Trust, and Early Growth05:15 - Why Many AI Projects Fail08:28 - What It Means to Be an AI-First Company12:27 - AI Agents Supporting Human Teams17:02 - AI and Intelligent Patient Management Systems24:20 - Responsible AI, Security, and Governance27:05 - How Organizations Should Introduce AI Successfully29:50 - The Future of AI Agents and Human AugmentationAbout VistaTalks: VistaTalks has an incredible lineup of guests from around the globe. We love to feature interesting discussions with interesting people from all around the world. Follow VistaTalks on Spotify for all the latest episodes, or subscribe to the show on Apple and Google podcasts. VistaTalks is available on many other podcast platforms. To learn more about VistaTalks, please visit https://www.vistatalks.com Social Media: X - https://x.com/vistatalks Facebook - / vistatalks Instagram - / vistatalks LinkedIn - / vistatalks

May 13, 2026Episode 19540 min

Human-Centered Localization, AI, and the Future of Global Teams - Teresa Toronjo - VistaTalks Ep 195

Teresa Toronjo, Senior Manager of Localization and Internationalization at Malt, joins Host María Roa for a thoughtful and highly practical conversation about localization strategy, AI adoption, stakeholder engagement, and the evolving role of human expertise in global organizations.With more than a decade of experience across Europe and Southeast Asia, Teresa has built localization workflows for global brands including Workday and Malt. In this episode, she shares firsthand insights into scaling localization programs, balancing automation with quality, and ensuring localization teams remain influential across organizations during a period of massive industry transformation.00:00 - Welcome, Teresa Toronjo01:16 - AI Efficiency Gains and Human Expertise05:26 - The Metrics That Matter in Localization10:39 - Building Visibility Across Organizations16:08 - Mentorship and Professional Growth17:28 - Responsible AI Adoption in Localization28:40 - Scaling Localization Across Global Markets33:14 - Community, Teaching, and the Future of LocalizationAbout VistaTalks: VistaTalks has an incredible lineup of guests from around the globe. We love to feature interesting discussions with interesting people from all around the world. Follow VistaTalks on Spotify for all the latest episodes, or subscribe to the show on Apple and Google podcasts. VistaTalks is available on many other podcast platforms. To learn more about VistaTalks, please visit https://www.vistatalks.com Social Media: X - https://x.com/vistatalks Facebook - / vistatalks Instagram - / vistatalks LinkedIn - / vistatalks

April 29, 2026Episode 19423 min

How to Scale AI in Business with Ozzie Brito – VistaTalks Ep 194

Ozzie Brito, AI Productivity Specialist at Vistatec, shares what it takes to scale AI in enterprise environments. This episode goes beyond buzzwords to focus on the operational reality of AI, covering workflows, governance, trust, and the emerging “corporate brain.”00:00 - Ozzie Brito, AI Productivity Specialist01:30 - What Does an AI Productivity Specialist Actually Do?03:21 - Why Companies Struggle to Scale AI06:32 - The Role of Humans in AI Workflows10:23 - Upskilling for the AI-Driven Future12:33 - The Importance of Clean and Contextual Data16:39 - Prompting vs System Design in AI20:25 - The Shift from Tools to CapabilityAbout VistaTalks: VistaTalks has an incredible lineup of guests from around the globe. We love to feature interesting discussions with interesting people from all around the world. Follow VistaTalks on Spotify for all the latest episodes, or subscribe to the show on Apple and Google podcasts. VistaTalks is available on many other podcast platforms. To learn more about VistaTalks, please visit https://www.vistatalks.com Social Media: X - https://x.com/vistatalks Facebook - / vistatalks Instagram - / vistatalks LinkedIn - / vistatalks

April 15, 2026Episode 19333 min

Navigating the AI Inflection Point with Lorcan Malone, CEO of XTM - VistaTalks Ep 193

Host Simon Hodgkins speaks with Lorcan Malone, CEO of XTM, on this episode of VistaTalks to explore one of the most pivotal moments in the evolution of global content and localization. What emerged was not just a discussion about technology, but a state of the nation for an industry in transition, shaped by AI, driven by scale, and anchored in trust.Lorcan Malone's career spans decades of transformation across the software and technology landscape. Beginning as a computer science engineer in the 1990s, he built his foundation at EDS before moving into leadership roles across international markets, including a significant period in the Middle East. His journey has taken him through major organizations such as Sage, Swiftpage, and Sitecore, culminating in his current role as CEO of XTM.This breadth of experience, across engineering, operations, and global business, gives Malone a uniquely grounded perspective on today's challenges and opportunities.00:00 - Lorcan Malone - VistaTalks Ep 19300:53 - Lorcan Malone's career journey and global experience03:09 - The current state of the localization industry05:20 - The shift left: embedding localization into workflows06:53 - AI in localization: real value vs hype09:58 - Balancing AI speed with quality, trust, and governance14:03 - The importance of interoperability and ecosystem thinking20:09 - What XTM is getting right and innovating in AI23:57 - The future: what will define winners in the AI era28:23 - XTM and VistaTech partnership and industry impactAbout VistaTalks: VistaTalks has an incredible lineup of guests from around the globe. We love to feature interesting discussions with interesting people from all around the world. Follow VistaTalks on Spotify for all the latest episodes, or subscribe to the show on Apple and Google podcasts. VistaTalks is available on many other podcast platforms. To learn more about VistaTalks, please visit https://www.vistatalks.com Social Media: X - https://x.com/vistatalks Facebook - / vistatalks Instagram - / vistatalks LinkedIn - / vistatalks

April 1, 2026Episode 19241 min

Navigating Global Trade, Leadership and Sustainability with Yuanyuan Zheng – VistaTalks Ep 192

Yuanyuan Zheng, Global Procurement Leader and strategic advisor, joins Host Simon Hodgkins on VistaTalks for a wide-ranging and deeply reflective conversation on resilience, sustainability, and the future of global procurement and supply chains.Drawing on more than two decades of international experience across procurement, logistics, and ESG leadership, Yuan shares practical insights shaped by real-world disruption, cross-cultural leadership, and forward-looking strategic thinking. This episode is essential listening for leaders navigating volatility, global trade pressures, and the growing demand for sustainable business practices.Yuan shares a powerful metaphor rooted in both Eastern and Western traditions: all roads lead to Rome. The roads may change, adapt, or diverge, but the destination, the purpose, must remain clear.For leaders and organizations navigating uncertainty, this clarity of purpose becomes a guiding light, enabling flexibility without losing direction. It is a fitting conclusion to a conversation defined by insight, humility, and long-term thinking.00:00 - Yuanyuan Zheng - VistaTalks Ep 19201:22 - A Global Career in Procurement and Supply Chain02:32 - Building Resilience in Teams and Organizations06:34 - Sustainability, Data, and Ocean Freight Emissions11:26 - Strategic Foresight and Multiple Futures16:22 - Cross-Cultural Leadership Lessons21:30 - Cost Versus Sustainability: A False Tension38:17 - Purpose, Adaptability, and “All Roads Lead to Rome”About VistaTalks: VistaTalks has an incredible lineup of guests from around the globe. We love to feature interesting discussions with interesting people from all around the world. Follow VistaTalks on Spotify for all the latest episodes, or subscribe to the show on Apple and Google podcasts. VistaTalks is available on many other podcast platforms. To learn more about VistaTalks, please visit https://www.vistatalks.com Social Media: X - https://x.com/vistatalks Facebook - / vistatalks Instagram - / vistatalks LinkedIn - / vistatalks

March 18, 2026Episode 19138 min

Localization at the Speed of Modern Software Development with Adam Asnes – VistaTalks Ep 191

Adam Asnes, CEO of Lingoport, joins host Simon Hodgkins on this episode of VistaTalks. Adam brings decades of hands-on experience in software and internationalization, not from a purely linguistic background, but from deep immersion in development workflows. That perspective has shaped Lingoport from its earliest days, and it continues to influence how the company approaches automation, quality, and scale.00:00 - Adam Asnes - VistaTalks Ep 19100:54 - Adam’s Background and the Origins of Lingoport07:33 - From Consulting to Product Innovation and the Rise of Localizer08:36 - Why Localization Must Be Integrated Into Development12:40 - Figma, Design Stage Localization, and the Power of Context17:56 - Localization at the Speed of Design and Faster Release Cycles21:21 - Scaling Localization With Automation, Context, and Quality Checks26:06 - AI, Human Expertise, and the Future of Localization WorkflowsAbout VistaTalks: VistaTalks has an incredible lineup of guests from around the globe. We love to feature interesting discussions with interesting people from all around the world. Follow VistaTalks on Spotify for all the latest episodes, or subscribe to the show on Apple and Google podcasts. VistaTalks is available on many other podcast platforms. To learn more about VistaTalks, please visit https://www.vistatalks.com Social Media: X - https://x.com/vistatalks Facebook - / vistatalks Instagram - / vistatalks LinkedIn - / vistatalks

March 4, 2026Episode 19038 min

Rethinking Localization for Emerging Markets with Muhammad Ikram – VistaTalks Ep 190

Host Simon Hodgkins speaks with Muhammad Ikram, Localization Trailblazer and long-time advocate for linguistic inclusion, on this episode of VistaTalks for a deeply thoughtful and challenging conversation about technology, culture, and why billions of users in emerging markets are still underserved by modern digital products.00:00 - Muhammad Ikram - VistaTalks Ep 19000:52 - A 20-Year Localization Journey04:20 - Why Localized Software Was Ignored05:10 - Cultural Blind Spots in Global Tech09:42 - Linguistic Puritanism Explained18:12 - Localization vs Translation19:35 - Three Steps to Fix Localization30:02 - AI, Data, and Repeating Mistakes33:50 - Hyper-Localization and the FutureAbout VistaTalks: VistaTalks has an incredible lineup of guests from around the globe. We love to feature interesting discussions with interesting people from all around the world. Follow VistaTalks on Spotify for all the latest episodes, or subscribe to the show on Apple and Google podcasts. VistaTalks is available on many other podcast platforms. To learn more about VistaTalks, please visit https://www.vistatalks.com Social Media: X - https://x.com/vistatalks Facebook - / vistatalks Instagram - / vistatalks LinkedIn - / vistatalks

February 18, 2026Episode 18919 min

AI, and the Future of Women’s Health with Lynda Wilkes-Green – VistaTalks Ep 189

Lynda Wilkes-Green, Founder of Ahlya, joins Host Simon Hodgkins on this episode of VistaTalks for a powerful and deeply personal conversation about women’s health, cycle thinking, and how AI can be used for good in underserved areas of wellness.This episode explores the intersection of personal experience, thoughtful technology design, and purposeful entrepreneurship. Lynda shares her journey from high-pressure legal environments to building a femtech platform that empowers women to better understand their bodies, hormones, and overall well-being.00:00 - Lynda Wilkes-Green - VistaTalks Ep 18900:46 - Lynda’s Founding Story and Health Journey02:20 - How Ahlya Uses AI and Wearable Data03:48 - Holistic Wellness: Mental and Physical Health05:27 - Being a Female Founder in AI Today07:00 - Cultural Nuance and Global Expansion11:33 - Scaling Ahlya Internationally13:01 - Leadership, Productivity, and Sustainable GrowthAbout VistaTalks: VistaTalks has an incredible lineup of guests from around the globe. We love to feature interesting discussions with interesting people from all around the world. Follow VistaTalks on Spotify for all the latest episodes, or subscribe to the show on Apple and Google podcasts. VistaTalks is available on many other podcast platforms. To learn more about VistaTalks, please visit https://www.vistatalks.com Social Media: X - https://x.com/vistatalks Facebook - / vistatalks Instagram - / vistatalks LinkedIn - / vistatalks

February 4, 202642 min

The Realities of AI Adoption in Business with Patrick Shields – VistaTalks Ep 188

Patrick Shields, experienced executive and PhD researcher in Artificial Intelligence, joins host Simon Hodgkins for a timely and thought-provoking conversation on leadership, innovation, and the realities of AI adoption in business. Recorded for VistaTalks Episode 188, this discussion dives deep into how organizations, particularly SMEs, can navigate AI responsibly while empowering their people and protecting trust.Patrick is currently completing his PhD at Munster Technological University, where his research focuses on how businesses actually adopt AI in practice, rather than how technology vendors say they should. The result is a grounded, experience-led discussion that blends academic insight with decades of executive leadership across hospitality and international business.00:00 - Patrick Shields - VistaTalks Ep 18801:00 - Why Patrick Is Researching AI Adoption04:57 - The Real Reason Businesses Struggle with AI06:09 - Shadow AI and Hidden Organizational Risks14:14 - Leadership, Trust, and Communication in AI Change19:03 - Practical Steps for Building AI-Ready Teams30:32 - Responsible AI, Ethics, and Sustainability39:12 - The Next Five Years of AI and LeadershipAbout VistaTalks: VistaTalks has an incredible lineup of guests from around the globe. We love to feature interesting discussions with interesting people from all around the world. Follow VistaTalks on Spotify for all the latest episodes, or subscribe to the show on Apple and Google podcasts. VistaTalks is available on many other podcast platforms. To learn more about VistaTalks, please visit https://www.vistatalks.com Social Media: X - https://x.com/vistatalks Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/VistaTalks Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/vistatalks LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/vistatalks