{"podcast":{"title":"Localization Fireside Chat","slug":"localization-fireside-chat-6037984","podcast_index_feed_id":6037984,"rss_url":"https://feeds.simplecast.com/1okyeol6","website_url":"https://localization-fireside-chat.simplecast.com/","image_url":"https://image.simplecastcdn.com/images/58874500-a0fa-4f7c-bbdb-1f6f2c47541a/4b89a76f-63f1-4309-bb5c-15eb18790415/3000x3000/chatgpt_image_apr_26_2026_094718_pm.jpg?aid=rss_feed","author":"Robin Ayoub","episode_count":222,"summary":"Welcome to the Localization Fireside Chat, where ideas spark, insights flow, and the global language industry comes to life.This podcast takes you on a journey through the dynamic world of localization, language, AI, and global content strategy. Whether you're a seasoned industry leader or new to the field, you'll find thought-provoking conversations, inspiring stories, and fresh perspectives on how we connect across cultures and languages.Each episode features candid dialogues with localization pioneers, tech innovators, entrepreneurs, and creatives who are shaping the future of global communication. From cultural adaptation and multilingual content to AI in translation, we unpack the trends, tools, and tactics that matter most.🎙️ Expect:Real conversations with real expertsDeep dives into localization, AI, tech, and storytellingPractical insights, inspiring career journeys, and bold ideasA global, inclusive, and unscripted vibeThis is more than a podcast. It’s a community for curious minds who care about the power of language, technology, and connection.Want to be a guest? 📧 Email: L10Nfiresidechat@gmail.com 📅 Book your spot: https://calendly.com/robin-ayoub/localization-fireside…","last_synced_at":null,"page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/localization-fireside-chat-6037984"},"episode":{"title":"The Pitch Deck Is Dead. An 18-Year-Old Has the Proof. | Elie Bouzaglou | Ep. 213","slug":"the-pitch-deck-is-dead-an-18-year-old-has-the-proof-elie-bouzaglou-ep-213","published_at":"2026-05-13T15:39:55+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/localization-fireside-chat-6037984/the-pitch-deck-is-dead-an-18-year-old-has-the-proof-elie-bouzaglou-ep-213","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/localization-fireside-chat-6037984","url":"https://localization-fireside-chat.simplecast.com/","audio_url":"https://injector.simplecastaudio.com/c8aa31f0-d844-41b4-b47c-0f62cf9a13ca/episodes/abcaf807-d6c6-4c32-b710-d64df541463c/audio/128/default.mp3?aid=rss_feed&awCollectionId=c8aa31f0-d844-41b4-b47c-0f62cf9a13ca&awEpisodeId=abcaf807-d6c6-4c32-b710-d64df541463c&feed=1okyeol6","summary":"At 18 years old, Elie Bouzaglou left school, built and scaled an AI-powered web agency, and then hit a wall — every crowdfunding platform rejected him. Not because his idea was bad, but because the system was built for unicorns, not builders. That rejection became the blueprint for FishTank, a platform reimagining how startups raise capital, build teams, and tell their stories in public. In this conversation, Elie breaks down why the pitch deck is a broken instrument in 2026, how short-form video is becoming the new fundraising credential, and why the best signal of a great founder is not a 15-slide deck but their ability to captivate an audience. He also shares the moment that proved his own thesis — his first VC investor, Jason Butcher of Orbit Capital, found him through an Instagram video and wired the money a week later. No deck first. No cold outreach. Just content. Robin and Elie also dig into the cultural and language dimensions of pitching, the psychology of building in public, why Elie believes college is now the riskier path, and what the future of entrepreneurship looks like when the whole journey from 3am idea to acquisition lives on one platform.","meta_description":"At 18 years old, Elie Bouzaglou left school, built and scaled an AI-powered web agency, and then hit a wall — every crowdfunding platform rejected him. No…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":2356,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/localization-fireside-chat-6037984/episodes/the-pitch-deck-is-dead-an-18-year-old-has-the-proof-elie-bouzaglou-ep-213/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/localization-fireside-chat-6037984/the-pitch-deck-is-dead-an-18-year-old-has-the-proof-elie-bouzaglou-ep-213.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}