VistaTalks

Yuanyuan Zheng, Global Procurement Leader and strategic advisor, joins Host Simon Hodgkins on VistaTalks for a wide-ranging and deeply reflective conversation on resilience, sustainability, and the future of global procurement and supply chains.Drawing on more than two decades of international experience across procurement, logistics, and ESG leadership, Yuan shares practical insights shaped by...

Adam Asnes, CEO of Lingoport, joins host Simon Hodgkins on this episode of VistaTalks. Adam brings decades of hands-on experience in software and internationalization, not from a purely linguistic background, but from deep immersion in development workflows. That perspective has shaped Lingoport from its earliest days, and it continues to influence how the company approaches automation, quality,...

Host Simon Hodgkins speaks with Muhammad Ikram, Localization Trailblazer and long-time advocate for linguistic inclusion, on this episode of VistaTalks for a deeply thoughtful and challenging conversation about technology, culture, and why billions of users in emerging markets are still underserved by modern digital products.00:00 - Muhammad Ikram - VistaTalks Ep 19000:52 - A 20-Year Localization...

Lynda Wilkes-Green, Founder of Ahlya, joins Host Simon Hodgkins on this episode of VistaTalks for a powerful and deeply personal conversation about women’s health, cycle thinking, and how AI can be used for good in underserved areas of wellness.This episode explores the intersection of personal experience, thoughtful technology design, and purposeful entrepreneurship. Lynda shares her journey...

Patrick Shields, experienced executive and PhD researcher in Artificial Intelligence, joins host Simon Hodgkins for a timely and thought-provoking conversation on leadership, innovation, and the realities of AI adoption in business. Recorded for VistaTalks Episode 188, this discussion dives deep into how organizations, particularly SMEs, can navigate AI responsibly while empowering their people...

Dr Micheál Ó Duibh's recent appearance on the VistaTalks podcast captured the presence of someone who sees language not as an abstract academic puzzle but as a living force that shapes people, communities, and culture. What followed was a thoughtful and generous conversation that moved from grammar and community advocacy to AI, inclusivity, and the future of Irish itself.00:00 - Dr Micheál Ó...

James Louttit, Founder and lead trainer at Impactful Project Management, PMI's Project Management Professional of the Year, and award-winning author of Leading Impactful Teams, joins Host Simon Hodgkins on this episode of VistaTalks. The conversation explored James's personal journey, his people-first philosophy, and his practical approach to solving real-world project challengesJames Louttit's...

Join us for a lively holiday special featuring hosts Simon Hodgkins and María Roa. It was a year shaped by rapid developments in AI, bold movement in branding and marketing, and powerful personal stories from business and sport. The episode served as both a celebration and a reflection, taking listeners through some of the most compelling conversations of the past twelve months. The holiday...

In this episode of VistaTalks, Host Simon Hodgkins sits down with Giulia Greco, founder of Giulia Greco Consulting and Globalization Consultant at Nimdzi Insights, to unpack the evolving landscape of international expansion, localization strategy, and the role of AI in shaping the future of global business. Drawing on her rich experience leading localization at Shopify and consulting for global...

Jill Goldsberry, Go-To-Market AI Senior Solutions Consultant at Centaur Labs, is in conversation with Host Simon Hodgkins on this episode of VistaTalks. The conversation explored how AI is transforming healthcare, why high-quality labeled data is the foundation of reliable models, and how Centaur Labs is helping organizations overcome some of the most pressing challenges in this space.00:00 -...