G11N AI
Where Localization, Engineering and AI Converge
AI is changing the game.
Are you ready to lead the shift?
Speaker: Olga Blasco
M&A Principal Partner,
Lion People Global
Speaker: Dave Ruane
Global Director Client Solutions, Lion People Global
Host: Saurabh Kavaathekar
VP, Localization Engineering,
Fidel Softech
Online Webinar
Date: Thursday, April 9, 2026
Time: 7:00 AM Pacific | 10:00 AM Eastern | 4:00 PM CET | 7:30 PM IST
Duration: 1 hour
About Webinar
Welcome to G11n ^AI, a premier live webinar series hosted by Fidel Softech.
AI is transforming the localization industry at an unprecedented pace – reshaping how professionals grow and how businesses scale. The real question today isn’t just about adopting AI, but about mastering it to drive career and business excellence in an AI-driven era.
Join our upcoming G11n ^AI Webinar, featuring expert guest speakers from Lion People Global, as we explore what it takes to stay competitive and lead with confidence in this evolving landscape. From future-proofing your skillset to unlocking new business growth opportunities and maintaining a human-centric leadership approach, this session will equip you with actionable insights to thrive in the age of AI.
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About Speakers
Speaker: Olga Blasco
M&A Principal Partner, Lion People Global
Olga is a recognized professional in the language services industry. After 20 years in leadership positions at large US corporations in the top 10 worldwide, since 2016 her mission is to help business owners with their growth strategy to increase the value of their companies and fulfill their end game through the right investments in talent, technology, and M&A. With LPG she assesses M&A matches and facilitates deals, guiding buyers and sellers with expert advice.
A native of Barcelona and a nomad at heart, she operates out of Dublin and Istanbul, where she co-founded a project supporting women entrepreneurship and social economy innovation.
Speaker: Dave Ruane
Global Director Client Solutions, Lion People Global
Dave Ruane brings with him over two and a half decades of invaluable experience in the localization industry, coupled with a proven track record of driving innovation and fostering strategic partnerships. When he is not solving business challenges, building partnerships, creating content strategies, running innovation platforms, or moderating events, you may find him fly fishing, travelling with his family around Spain, or following Ireland’s rugby teams.
His own personal brand is all about innovation, excellence, and driving transformative change.
Host: Saurabh Kavaathekar
Vice President, Localization Engineering, Fidel Softech
Saurabh is a customer-focused, results-driven leader with over 24 years of experience in building high-performing global teams and delivering high-quality software products. He specializes in software globalization, program management, and business operations, with a strong track record of driving value maximization and consistent client and stakeholder satisfaction. Having led complex enterprise programs and managed portfolios exceeding $200 million, he brings deep expertise across product engineering, strategy, and go-to-market execution. A globally recognized innovator and thought leader, Saurabh is known for fostering innovation-driven cultures that create sustainable competitive advantage. Guided by strong values and integrity, he combines strategic thinking with a passion for collaboration and continuous improvement.
Date: April 9, 2026, Thursday
Time: 7:00 AM Pacific | 10:00 AM Eastern | 4:00 PM CET | 7:30 PM IST
This webinar will blend high-level insights with selected technical perspectives, all explained in a clear and accessible way for audiences with varying levels of expertise. The talk is designed to be informative and easy to follow, regardless of your technical background. A live Q&A will be held at the end of the webinar, giving attendees the opportunity to ask questions and engage directly in the discussion.
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