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Merging Minds

Merging Minds

By: Gabriel Fairman Javi Díaz Bureau Works
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 Welcome to Merging Minds podcast, your supportive guide to claiming your power in the rapidly evolving landscape of AI-powered localization. Join our dynamic hosts Gabriel Fairman and Javi Diaz, as they dissect the latest tech, ignite unbiased conversations on navigating the future of work, and empower you to thrive in the face of change where neurons meet algorithms. From demystifying AI with unconventional, innovative thinkers, to translation and localization industry experts, and to unlocking true leadership potential, you’ll discover practical strategies and inspiration to confidently chart your course as we’re deciphering the language of both tech and human minds. Whether you're a seasoned translator, a curious linguist, a creative, researcher, or a business leader, The Merging Minds is your vibrant hub and compass in the digital labyrinth where our thoughts cross paths with data streams.2024 - All rights reserved Economics Education Leadership Management & Leadership
Episodes
  • This Is What Being Yourself At Work Really Costs w/ Elitza Dublewa-Servatius

    This Is What Being Yourself At Work Really Costs w/ Elitza Dublewa-Servatius
    Jul 15 2025
    What happens when you leave your home country for 20 years and then come back? In this episode of Merging Minds, Javi Diaz talks with Elitza Dublewa-Servatius, leader of translation operations at Coca-Cola Europacific Partners. Elitza opens up about the identity shifts, the cultural dissonance, and the resilience it takes to bring your whole self: esoteric, philosophical, and human, into one of the world’s biggest corporations.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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    30 mins
  • Vendors Aren’t the Problem. Your Process Is w/ Mario Pluzny

    Vendors Aren’t the Problem. Your Process Is w/ Mario Pluzny
    Jul 8 2025
    Mario Pluzny joins Javi Diaz to dissect the unspoken flaws of today’s localization workflows. In this episode of Merging Minds, they expose how enterprise vendors fail to truly serve linguists and explore what a more human, efficient future might look like. From flawed project kickoffs to the overhype of AI, Mario reflects on the cultural blind spots that plague language services. It's not just about translation, it's about rebuilding the foundations.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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    37 mins
  • From Local Actor To Global Leader w/ Fabiano Cid

    From Local Actor To Global Leader w/ Fabiano Cid
    Jul 2 2025
    In this emotional and empowering episode of Merging Minds, Javi Diaz talks to Fabiano Cid, entrepreneur, executive, and localization visionary, for an unforgettable conversation about career reinvention, leadership under pressure, and what it really means to build a legacy in our evolving industry. Fabiano opens up about his humble beginnings selling sandwiches, the rise and near fall of his company, and the life-changing decision to prioritize people over profit. He also shares how being a queer leader has shaped his vision, the need for representation in localization, and why we must move beyond "localization" toward global content solutions.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 mins
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