In this episode of The AI Advantage, host Solomon Williams speaks with Ashish Ranjan Jha (Co-Founder & CEO of Nativ) to explore how AI is reshaping global expansion through faster, smarter, culturally aligned localization.

Nativ is redefining what it means for brands to scale internationally - moving beyond simple translation to true culturalization, where AI helps companies honor local context, nuance, tone, and identity. From adapting marketing assets for gaming and beauty brands to building their signature Culture Inspector tool, Nativ blends technology with empathy to make global communication more authentic and accessible.

Solomon and Ashish Ranjan break down how modern companies can leverage AI to expand into new markets at speed - without losing brand integrity or creative quality. They also discuss the mindset shift required for teams to embrace AI as a creative partner, not a replacement.

If you’re interested in AI, marketing, global strategy, or the future of cultural connection, this episode will show you exactly how technology can help brands build trust across languages and borders.

Key Takeaways :

• Why localization is no longer enough - and how culturalization creates real global impact
• The power of AI-assisted tools for adapting marketing, design, and creative assets
• How Nativ blends technology + empathy for authentic cultural connection
• The role of the Culture Inspector in navigating cultural nuance
• How AI accelerates market expansion for global brands
• The mindset shift required for creative teams to embrace AI confidently
• Real examples of how gaming, beauty, and digital-first companies use AI for localization

Key Moments:

03:36 Automated Global Localization Platform

09:03 "KFC Localization Mishap"

12:52 "AI's Inevitable Impact Unfolding"

15:42 AI Enhancing Creative Automation

17:01 "Integrating AI for Business Growth"

22:13 "Instant Global Content Testing"

24:08 "AI-Powered Localization Simplified"

28:22 "Building a Global, Inclusive Team"

30:10 "Staying Relevant in AI Era"

35:42 "Shifting Mindsets for Global Growth"

37:11 Engineer to Founder Mindset Shift

About the guest :

Ashish Ranjan Jha grew up in India and has dedicated the last decade of his career to the evolving field of artificial intelligence. His journey has taken him across Europe, living and working in Switzerland, Germany, and Belgium before settling in the UK six years ago. Witnessing the transformation of AI from its early machine learning days to the ChatGPT era, Ashish brings a wealth of experience and insight to his work, making him a seasoned expert in the ever-changing landscape of artificial intelligence.

How to connect Ashish :

Company Website: https://usenativ.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashishrj/

Business LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/nativtechnologies/

email: [email protected]

About the host :

Solomon Williams is the founder of Solonox and the host of the podcast "AI Advantage." Dedicated to helping modern leaders navigate the future of technology, Solomon cuts through the noise and hype to deliver clear, insightful conversations about AI and automation. On his podcast, he shares his expertise, sometimes solo, sometimes alongside the brightest minds in tech, offering practical advice on what it really takes to grow smarter in a rapidly evolving digital world. With "AI Advantage," Solomon invites listeners to join him on a journey to decode the technologies shaping tomorrow.

Contact Solomon:

Website: https://solonox.net/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/swilliams1992/