Welcome to Episode 123: In this episode of the Localization Fireside Chat, Viveta Gene, PhD shares a clear, human-first view of how to build quality in localization. We talk about why teams should pay for thinking not typing, how to use AI as a tool without losing the human edge, and practical ways buyers can source, scope, and measure work that actually moves outcomes.

What you will learn

• Why cognitive effort in post editing and review should be measured and compensated

• How to design human in the loop so AI speeds work without lowering quality

• A simple buyer playbook, scope clearly, measure what matters, pay for value

• When to automate and when to slow down for expert judgment

• How Greece fits into the global market and where nearshore teams shine

Chapters

00:00 Intro

02:00 Pay for thinking, not typing

07:30 AI is a tool, people drive value

12:40 Human in the loop that actually works

18:10 Fair compensation for cognitive work

24:00 A buyer’s playbook for quality outcomes

31:00 Greece in the global localization market

37:30 Building teams, values, and trust

44:00 Final takeaways

Guest

Viveta Gene, PhD, Localization leader and researcher

Host

Robin Ayoub, Founder, Localization Fireside Chat

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• Website, www.L10NFiresideChat.com

• Spotify, https://open.spotify.com/show/5OoURgc29R31XPGzOWL9iX

• Be a guest, https://calendly.com/robin-ayoub/localization-fireside-chat-podcast-recording

• LinkedIn, https://www.linkedin.com/in/robinayoub/

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Credits
Host: Robin Ayoub, Founder, Localization Fireside Chat

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Website: www.L10NFiresideChat.com
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5OoURgc29R31XPGzOWL9iX
Be a guest: https://calendly.com/robin-ayoub/localization-fireside-chat-podcast-recording
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robinayoub/

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