Episode 50: Vasco Pedro: Enabling Worldwide Access to Multilingual Information

EU-Startups Podcast

In this episode, Vasco Pedro, co-founder and CEO of Unbabel, discusses the transformative power of combining technology and language to bridge communication gaps. He shares his passion for AI and language processing and how Unbabel is eliminating language barriers. The challenges of building a product that brands love and the delicate balance between machine translation and human touch are explored. Vasco also introduces Project Halo, a game-changing technology that allows communication without speaking or typing. He envisions a future where technology fosters global communication and breaks down language barriers, leading to more diverse voices and access to information. Takeaways 1.Combining technology and language can bridge communication gaps and eliminate language barriers. 2.Building a product that brands love requires reducing friction and providing a seamless experience. 3.Balancing machine translation and human touch is essential for providing culturally rich language experiences. 4.Project Halo is a transformative technology that enables communication without speaking or typing. 5.The future of communication lies in the widespread deployment of AI to enable worldwide access to multilingual information.