Bruno Herrmann talks to Manuel Herranz, CEO of Pangeanic

In this interview, Bruno Herrmann, Vice Chairman of LT-Innovate, speaks with Manuel Herranz, founder and CEO of Pangeanic, about his entrepreneurial journey and the evolution of language technologies over the past two decades. Herranz shares how Pangeanic grew from a traditional language services company into a leading provider of AI-driven language intelligence solutions, covering data acquisition, machine translation, language models, and knowledge systems. The conversation explores key topics such as AI sovereignty, the importance of data strategy, the rise of small language models, and the balance between automation and human expertise. Throughout the discussion, Herranz offers a pragmatic perspective on the future of AI, emphasising that while machines can enhance intelligence and efficiency, human judgement, creativity, and decision-making remain essential for creating real value.