Georg Ell — Early Passion for Tech, Localization and AI Applications, Human-Centered Technology and Ethical AI

21/08/2025 33 min Episodio 19

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Episode Synopsis

Georg Ell is the CEO of Phrase, a localization technology company serving clients like Uber and Shopify. With two decades in tech, he has held leadership roles at Tesla, Microsoft, and Yammer. He began his career at Microsoft as the first enterprise cloud salesperson in Europe, later leading large teams and shaping company cultures. Georg holds a degree from Cambridge and advises several venture and advisory boards.

Georg Ell
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/georgell/

Flor Laorga
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Website: https://aifn.co/flor

AI Frontier Network
Website: https://aifn.co
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ai-frontier-network/
X: https://x.com/aifn_co
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ai-frontier-network

OUTLINE
00:00 Start
00:26 Georg Ell’s Tech Journey and Career Lessons
01:58 Leadership Insights from Microsoft and Tesla
05:10 Phrase’s AI-Powered Approach to Localization
12:18 Building Human-Centered Culture in Tech
15:34 Fostering Trust in Global Teams
18:13 Community Impact on Ethical Tech Development
21:16 Phrase Academy’s Role in Talent Development
22:39 Ethical AI and Enhancing Team Productivity
27:46 Coaching’s Role in Evolving Leadership
30:24 Leading with Decency and Purpose
33:07 Closing Remarks

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