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Human-Centered Localization, AI, and the Future of Global Teams - Teresa Toronjo - VistaTalks Ep 195
Published: 13 May 2026 at 16:12 Europe/London
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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 Toronjo
01:16 - AI Efficiency Gains and Human Expertise
05:26 - The Metrics That Matter in Localization
10:39 - Building Visibility Across Organizations
16:08 - Mentorship and Professional Growth
17:28 - Responsible AI Adoption in Localization
28:40 - Scaling Localization Across Global Markets
33:14 - Community, Teaching, and the Future of Localization
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