Spence Green is the CEO and Co-Founder of LILT, a company that uses AI to help businesses communicate clearly across different languages. With a Ph.D. in Computer Science from Stanford, where he focused on machine translation and natural language processing, Spence brings a deep technical background to his work. His interest in language grew from learning Arabic after 9/11, seeing language not just as a tool but as a bridge to cultural understanding. At LILT, he combines his expertise in AI with real-world language challenges to make communication easier and more accurate for organizations around the world.
In this episode, Spence talks about how LILT blends AI technology with human insight to handle sensitive and complex translation needs, like those in finance and healthcare. He explains why human review remains crucial for accuracy, especially when mistakes can have serious consequences. Spence also shares how their AI-powered tools help scale access to important information, such as weather alerts delivered in multiple languages. Looking ahead, he discusses the evolving role of AI in business, where smart, integrated systems will shape how companies operate and compete. Throughout the conversation, Spence keeps the focus on making language technology practical and reliable in high-stakes situations.
