Agile Localization

In this episode of The Agile Localization Podcast, host Stefan Huyghe is joined by Gideon Hod, Director of Product Operations at Turo, to share how localization fits inside a product ops function at a global car-sharing marketplace. Talk to an expert: https://crowdin.info/4avcwKU

Talk to an expert: https://crowdin.info/4avcwKU In this episode of The Agile Localization Podcast, host Stefan Huyghe is joined by Diego Cresceri, the Founder and CEO of Creative Words, to unpack one of the industry’s most uncomfortable conversations: what happens when the per-word pricing model no longer reflects the value LSPs deliver.

In this episode of The Agile Localization Podcast, host Stefan Huyghe is joined by Mewen Page, Lead Gameplay Programmer at Hypixel Studios, to discuss the intersection of game design and localization in the development of Hytale. Talk to an expert: https://crowdin.com/demo-request Try Crowdin: https://l.crowdin.com/bqh2qNj

In this episode of The Agile Localization Podcast, host Stefan Huyghe is joined by Jourik Ciesielski, Chief Technology Officer at ELAN Languages, for a sharp, forward-looking conversation on the changing role of translation management systems in the AI era. Talk to an expert: https://crowdin.com/demo-request Try Crowdin: https://l.crowdin.com/bqh2qNj

In this episode of The Agile Localization Podcast, host Stefan Huyghe is joined by Putri Kumala and Arshaad Mohiadeen of Deriv to discuss how their team moved to fully automated, AI-driven translation workflows across 20+ languages without losing control of quality, brand, or compliance. Talk to an expert: https://crowdin.com/demo-request Try Crowdin: https://l.crowdin.com/bqh2qNj

In this episode of The Agile Localization Podcast, host Stefan Huyghe is joined by Nicola Calabrese, the Founder of Undertow, to dive into how B2B SaaS companies can build structured, scalable localization programs powered by AI. Talk to an expert: https://crowdin.com/demo-request Try Crowdin: https://l.crowdin.com/bqh2qNj

In this episode of The Agile Localization Podcast, host Stefan Huyghe is joined by Szymon Metkowski, the Language and UX Consultant at Metkowski translations, to discuss what UX-aware localization really looks like in practice, including why microcopy can make or break first impressions, how UI constraints collide with grammar and culture, and why bringing linguists into the design phase prevents broken layouts, awkward phrasing, and costly retrofits later. Talk to an expert: https://crowdin.com/demo-request Try Crowdin: https://l.crowdin.com/bqh2qNj

In this episode of The Agile Localization Podcast, host Stefan Huyghe sits down with Martina Russo, founder of The Action Sports Translator, to explore why authentic localization in outdoor sports demands lived experience, cultural fluency, and deep technical understanding. Talk to an expert: https://crowdin.com/demo-request Try Crowdin: https://l.crowdin.com/bqh2qNj

In this episode of The Agile Localization Podcast, host Stefan Huyghe is joined by Anna Barcons Folguera, Localization Executive at SafetyCulture, to discuss how localization directly supports frontline safety, operational clarity, and global product adoption. Talk to an expert: https://crowdin.com/demo-request Try Crowdin: https://l.crowdin.com/bqh2qNj

In this special December compilation episode, The Agile Localization Podcast by Crowdin celebrates its one-year anniversary with a curated highlight reel from some of the most insightful conversations of the past 12 months. Throughout the year, localization leaders, developers, product managers, and linguists shared how they’re building scalable, developer-friendly, and future-ready localization programs. Talk to an expert: https://crowdin.com/demo-request Try Crowdin: https://l.crowdin.com/bqh2qNj

In this episode of The Agile Localization Podcast, host Stefan Huyghe is joined by Jaap van der Meer, Founder and CEO of TAUS, to discuss how EPIC, the company’s new quality estimation and automatic post-editing system, is transforming localization workflows. Talk to an expert: https://crowdin.com/demo-request Try Crowdin: https://l.crowdin.com/bqh2qNj

In this episode of The Agile Localization Podcast, host Stefan Huyghe sits down with Shashi Bhushan, a Localization Workflow Strategist, to unpack what makes modern workflows efficient, adaptable, and human-friendly, how AI agents can enhance your translation workflows, and the critical role of human-in-the-loop processes in maintaining quality across languages. Talk to an expert: https://crowdin.com/demo-request Try Crowdin: https://l.crowdin.com/bqh2qNj

In this episode of The Agile Localization Podcast, host Stefan Huyghe sits down with Jan Amann, Internationalization Expert and Creator of next-intl, to explore how developers can architect multilingual applications that actually scale. Drawing on five years of open-source work and insights from building an internationalization course, Jan breaks down the misconceptions developers face when tackling i18n and shares practical frameworks for avoiding costly mistakes. Talk to an expert: https://crowdin.com/demo-request Try Crowdin: https://l.crowdin.com/bqh2qNj

In this episode of The Agile Localization Podcast, host Stefan Huyghe is joined by Andy Andersen, Growth Product Manager of International Expansion at Brave, to share practical aspects of scaling multilingual experiences in the age of AI. Andy shares Brave's approach to integrating LLMs strategically into localization workflows, from building prompt libraries to choosing the right content streams for automation. Talk to an expert: https://crowdin.com/demo-request Try Crowdin: https://l.crowdin.com/bqh2qNj

In this episode of The Agile Localization Podcast, host Stefan Huyghe is joined by Kim Tran, Director of Digital Experience at Riskified, to share insights about the massive multilingual website project that took her team from zero localized content to 396 pages in under two years. Talk to an expert: https://crowdin.com/demo-request Try Crowdin: https://l.crowdin.com/bqh2qNj

In this episode of The Agile Localization Podcast, host Stefan Huyghe is joined by Brett Domeny, a Senior Group Product Manager at Webflow, to discuss how no-code platforms are transforming web development, localization, and international market expansion. Check the Crowdin x Webflow connector: https://l.crowdin.com/jv8Y2RK Talk to an expert: https://crowdin.com/demo-request Try Crowdin: https://l.crowdin.com/bqh2qNj

In this episode of The Agile Localization Podcast, host Stefan Huyghe is joined by Elena Sadchikova, Team Lead for Localization and UX Writing at Semrush, and Robbin van Schagen, Owner at TYPE Translations, to share how to implement continuous localization workflows, balance AI with human translation, and leverage integration tools effectively. Talk to an expert: https://crowdin.com/demo-request Try Crowdin: https://l.crowdin.com/bqh2qNj

In this episode of The Agile Localization Podcast, host Stefan Huyghe is joined by Mathias Bolt Lesniak, Project Ambassador for TYPO3 Association, to unpack how one of Europe’s leading open-source, community-driven CMS platforms delivers enterprise-grade multilingual content at massive scale. Talk to an expert: https://crowdin.com/demo-request Try Crowdin: https://l.crowdin.com/bqh2qNj

In this episode of The Agile Localization Podcast, host Stefan Huyghe is joined by Simona Kisser, a Technical Translator and Software Localization Specialist, to share insights on how freelance linguists are leveraging advanced technology platforms to deliver higher quality translations while building stronger client relationships. Talk to an expert: https://l.crowdin.com/bqh2qNj Try Crowdin: https://crowdin.com/demo-request

In this episode of The Agile Localization Podcast, host Stefan Huyghe is joined by Marco Trombetti, Co-founder and CEO of Translated, to discuss how AI and human expertise can work together to transform the language service industry while maintaining quality and cultural authenticity. Talk to an expert: https://crowdin.com/demo-request Try Crowdin: https://l.crowdin.com/bqh2qNj

In this episode of The Agile Localization Podcast, host Stefan Huyghe is joined by Aaron Presley, Co-founder, Owner, and Sr. Localization Architect at OnPurpose Studio, to unpack the human and technical sides of building truly agile, scalable localization systems. Talk to an expert: https://crowdin.com/demo-request Try Crowdin: https://l.crowdin.com/bqh2qNj

In this episode of The Agile Localization Podcast, host Stefan Huyghe is joined by Istvan Lengyel, Founder and CEO of BeLazy, to discuss how middleware solutions are democratizing localization technology and enabling more efficient and scalable integration strategies for organizations of all sizes. Talk to an expert: https://crowdin.com/demo-request Try Crowdin: https://l.crowdin.com/bqh2qNj

In this episode of The Agile Localization Podcast, host Stefan Huyghe is joined by Dorota Pawlak, an AI for localization consultant and trainer, for a comprehensive walkthrough of Crowdin's most powerful features for streamlining localization workflows. Talk to an expert: https://crowdin.com/demo-request Try Crowdin: https://l.crowdin.com/bqh2qNj

In this episode of The Agile Localization Podcast, host Stefan Huyghe is joined by Daniel Finck, Localization Manager, Consultant, and Solutions Architect at Loquatics Consulting, to discuss how to build localization workflows that work inside engineering-driven teams. From replacing Excel chaos with clean automation to aligning devs, designers, and product managers, Daniel shares practical ways to embed localization into agile systems without slowing things down. Talk to an expert: https://l.crowdin.com/kvw6vfi Try Crowdin: https://l.crowdin.com/jFw6RJe

In this episode of The Agile Localization Podcast, host Stefan Huyghe is joined by Jourik, CTO of Yamagata Europe and Founder of C-Jay International, to discuss how emerging technologies are transforming the localization industry and what professionals need to do to stay competitive in this landscape. Talk to an expert: https://l.crowdin.com/kvw6vfi Try Crowdin: https://l.crowdin.com/jFw6RJe

In this episode of The Agile Localization Podcast, host Stefan Huyghe is joined by Steven Wiseman, Chief Revenue Officer and Co-Owner at WritePoint, to explore a groundbreaking content excellence framework that's revolutionizing how companies approach AI content creation and translation. Talk to an expert: https://l.crowdin.com/kvw6vfi Try Crowdin: https://l.crowdin.com/jFw6RJe

In this episode of The Agile Localization Podcast, host Stefan Huyghe is joined by Julio Madrid, a Localization Specialist at Walmart, to dive into how organizations can effectively integrate localization into their product development lifecycle and build stronger connections between localization, product, and development teams. Talk to an expert: https://l.crowdin.com/kvw6vfi Try Crowdin: https://l.crowdin.com/jFw6RJe

In this episode of The Agile Localization Podcast, host Stefan Huyghe is joined by Alex Bit and Mo Mohebifar, Co-Founders of Codemod, to explore the challenges and solutions in software internationalization. From managing large-scale code transformations to preventing regression issues, discover how Codemod's innovative approach combines AI and compiler technologies to streamline the internationalization process. Talk to an expert: https://l.crowdin.com/kvw6vfi Try Crowdin: https://l.crowdin.com/jFw6RJe

In this episode of The Agile Localization Podcast, host Stefan Huyghe is joined by Felix Bartz and Olli Gurtschmann, Co-Founders of Wordcrafts, to explore the delicate balance between innovation and linguist preferences in localization platforms. Drawing from their 15+ years of experience in Apple ecosystem localization, they share insights on overcoming entrenched habits, implementing user-friendly tools, and the critical importance of intuitive design in translation workflows. Talk to an expert: https://l.crowdin.com/kvw6vfi Try Crowdin: https://l.crowdin.com/jFw6RJe

In this episode of The Agile Localization Podcast, host Stefan Huyghe is joined by Willian Magalhães, a Senior Content Designer and UX Writer, to dive into the intersection of UX writing and localization. Willian reveals the biggest challenges in designing multilingual experiences, how localization impacts user engagement, retention, and business growth, and why breaking down silos between teams is crucial. Talk to an expert: https://l.crowdin.com/kvw6vfi Try Crowdin: https://l.crowdin.com/jFw6RJe

In this episode of The Agile Localization Podcast, host Stefan Huyghe is joined by Didzis Grauss, CRO at Native Localization, to explore how startups can integrate localization into their growth strategy from day one, the importance of balancing AI automation with human oversight to maintain quality, and how to prioritize localization with limited resources. Talk to an expert: https://l.crowdin.com/kvw6vfi Try Crowdin: https://l.crowdin.com/jFw6RJe

In this episode of The Agile Localization Podcast, host Stefan Huyghe is joined by David Edwards, Group Design Manager of Internationalisation at Pipedrive, to discuss the intricacies of continuous localization, the challenges of managing multilingual content, and the importance of automation in scaling localization efforts. Talk to an expert: https://l.crowdin.com/kvw6vfi Try Crowdin: https://l.crowdin.com/jFw6RJe

In this episode of The Agile Localization Podcast, host Stefan Huyghe is joined by Edwin Trebels, Director of Strategic Partnerships at LangOps Institute and Director of LangOps at the Philadelphia Church of God, to dive into the role of automation in localization workflow optimization, how to maintain transparency and accountability in collaborative workflows, and the innovative use of knowledge graphs in translation. Talk to an expert: https://l.crowdin.com/kvw6vfi Try Crowdin: https://l.crowdin.com/jFw6RJe

In this episode of The Agile Localization Podcast, host Stefan Huyghe is joined by Localization Consultant Boryana Nenova. They discuss the importance of shifting localization tools from translator-centric to buyer-centric, or at the very least, to be appropriate for both. Boryana dives into top features buyers demand in localization tools, why developers and linguists are clashing over localization tools, AI’s localization impact, and what localization tools are missing. Talk to an expert: https://l.crowdin.com/kvw6vfi Try Crowdin: https://l.crowdin.com/jFw6RJe

Welcome to The Agile Localization Podcast by Crowdin, the go-to resource for professionals managing multilingual content in fast-paced tech environments. In each episode, we dive deep into localization strategies, cutting-edge solutions, and real-world case studies from companies like Kickstarter and GitHub.