Build Your 2026 Localization Roadmap in 30 Minutes

Hosted by Kevin O'Donnell

Fri, Jan 9, 2026

4:00 PM UTC (30 minutes)

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Strategic Localization - Mastering Influence and Global Impact
Kevin O'Donnell and Pavel Soukenik
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What you'll learn

Strategic Localization Framework: From Reactive to Revenue

You'll learn the 5-pillar framework for building a strategic localization roadmap that positions loc as a growth driver

Your 2026 Roadmap Canvas (Live Workshop)

We'll walk through a real example together, and you'll start building your own roadmap using a proven template covering

Implementation Strategy: Getting Executive Buy-In

You'll learn the three critical steps to take in the next week to validate your roadmap with stakeholders and present it

Why this topic matters

January is planning season - when companies finalize Q1 priorities and leadership asks "what's the plan for this year?" This session gives you a structured approach to build a strategic roadmap in 30 minutes that you can present to stakeholders in Q1. Whether you're a team of 1 or 20, this framework helps you move from tactical execution to strategic influence.

You'll learn from

Kevin O'Donnell

ex-VP International Growth at Dropbox

Kevin O'Donnell led international growth and localization teams at Dropbox and Microsoft, scaling global operations across 40+ markets. He now teaches Strategic Localization on Maven (70+ alumni from companies like Stripe, Canva, Nike) and advises companies on international expansion strategy. Kevin writes about localization strategy at global10x.com.

Previously at

Dropbox
Nitro
Microsoft

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