CEO.com | Dispatches from the frontiers of leadership Smartling CEO Bryan Murphy
Aug 26, 2025
18:15
In this episode of our podcast, we sit down with Bryan Murphy, the CEO of Smartling, to discuss the transformative power of AI in the translation and localization industry. With a rich background that includes a successful tenure at eBay, Bryan shares his journey to leading Smartling, an AI-driven translation platform that's revolutionizing the $50 billion translation market.
Timestamps:
00:00 - Introduction
00:16 - Bryan’s journey to becoming CEO of Smartling
00:30 - Overview of Smartling and its impact on the translation market
01:18 - The state of the translation market and Smartling’s advantages
01:55 - The role of AI in translation and Smartling’s innovations
03:54 - The future of AI and its impact on productivity
05:27 - AI as a productivity tool and its implications for the workforce
07:10 - Bryan’s daily routine and operating plan
07:52 - Book recommendations
08:14 - Company culture and remote work
09:35 - Expanding into international markets
11:30 - Company mission and values
13:50 - Lessons from eBay
15:20 - Economic outlook and global trade
16:37 - The importance of giving and receiving chances
Timestamps:
00:00 - Introduction
00:16 - Bryan’s journey to becoming CEO of Smartling
00:30 - Overview of Smartling and its impact on the translation market
01:18 - The state of the translation market and Smartling’s advantages
01:55 - The role of AI in translation and Smartling’s innovations
03:54 - The future of AI and its impact on productivity
05:27 - AI as a productivity tool and its implications for the workforce
07:10 - Bryan’s daily routine and operating plan
07:52 - Book recommendations
08:14 - Company culture and remote work
09:35 - Expanding into international markets
11:30 - Company mission and values
13:50 - Lessons from eBay
15:20 - Economic outlook and global trade
16:37 - The importance of giving and receiving chances