This Brave Language Growth Manager Is Turning AI Into a Localization Superpower

In this episode of The Agile Localization Podcast, host Stefan Huyghe is joined by Andy Andersen, Growth Product Manager of International Expansion at Brave, to share practical aspects of scaling multilingual experiences in the age of AI. Andy shares Brave's approach to integrating LLMs strategically into localization workflows, from building prompt libraries to choosing the right content streams for automation. Talk to an expert: https://crowdin.com/demo-request Try Crowdin: https://l.crowdin.com/bqh2qNj

In this episode of The Agile Localization Podcast, host Stefan Huyghe is joined by Andy Andersen, Growth Product Manager of International Expansion at Brave, to share practical aspects of scaling multilingual experiences in the age of AI. Andy shares Brave's approach to integrating LLMs strategically into localization workflows, from building prompt libraries to choosing the right content streams for automation.

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What You’ll Learn

How to strategically implement AI in localization workflows by focusing on specific content types and building proper guardrails
The framework for scaling localization teams through Language Growth Managers
Why AI should enhance rather than replace human expertise in localization
How to structure and manage global teams across 50+ languages while maintaining quality and efficiency
The Hyper-Localization approach to making products feel truly native in each market
How to optimize app store presence across multiple languages while balancing ASO potential and translation complexity

Andy Andersen is the Growth Product Manager of International Expansion at Brave, where he leads localization strategies across more than 50 languages for a user base exceeding 100 million. With over a decade of experience in the localization industry, including significant roles at Tinder and Speechify, Andy specializes in building sustainable international growth programs and scaling localization workflows. He has pioneered innovative approaches to team management, including the development of the Language Growth Manager role, which transforms traditional linguistic positions into strategic growth-focused roles.

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