About Us | The Interprenet Difference

Our Mission

Interprenet was co-founded in 2004 by two Chicago interpreters, Carlos Cantu-Lee and David Medrano. Their vision was to set a consistent, high-quality standard for multilingual solutions.

Today, Interprenet is a global language service provider committed to connecting the world with a distinct blend of human and tech-forward solutions powered by client-centric consultation.

To date, we have provided multilingual language solutions to more than 200,000 events and projects worldwide. Powered by one of the largest networks of qualified linguists, we're here to make your multilingual project or event a success - in any language and in any setting.

Accuracy

Precision is our signature.

Every employee’s promise to our clients is that we will convert their message accurately from one language into another in any mode of communication.

Creativity

We run on sheer ingenuity.

By integrating linguistic expertise with technology, we leverage our strategic partnerships to develop user-friendly and innovative solutions.

Trust

Genuine care sets us apart.

Our cultural identity is shaped by lasting value-driven relationships built on trust and exceeding expectations.

Why Interprenet

Guided by our values — Accuracy, Creativity, and Trust (A.C.T.) — we pride ourselves on being a highly responsive, collaborative partner at your side, focused on timeliness and urgency.

Total Commitment

Our focus is on delivering excellence along with outstanding customer service, from identifying the right solution for your needs in the planning phase to delivering an optimal multilingual experience or product.

Operational Excellence

Over the years, we have streamlined our operations to ensure superior project management, scalability for our clients, technological expertise, and impeccable execution – we provide support during your event.

Problem Resolution

Drawing on our understanding of the full spectrum of language services and our 20 years of professional experience, we can tailor the best solution for your multilingual needs.

Consultative Approach

We are not just another provider. We act as your partner and expert advisor when it comes to providing high-quality language services for any type of live event or conference.

Founder-Led Culture

We are a founder-led company centered on strong values and a team culture that puts people first. We know the right people in the industry and have strong partnerships.

Customizable Solutions

We tailor our language solutions to your needs. By working closely with event planners and AV companies, we can utilize your technical setup or leverage our innovative technology for the most user-friendly, optimized process possible.

Total Commitment

Operational Excellence

Problem Resolution

Drawing on our understanding of the full spectrum of language services and our 20 years of professional experience, we can tailor the best solution for your multilingual needs.

Consultative Approach

We are not just another provider. We act as your partner and expert advisor when it comes to providing high-quality language services for any type of live event or conference.

Founder-Led Culture

We are a founder-led company centered on strong values and a team culture that puts people first. We know the right people in the industry and have strong partnerships.

Customizable Solutions

Our Leadership

Meet our senior management team.
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David brings a unique combination of excellent language skills and solid business acumen. He holds a BSc Management Degree from the University of Bath, England. Prior to founding Interprenet in 2004, he worked as a professional court interpreter and conference interpreter. David enjoys playing soccer and piano, learning about the meaning of life, and spending time with his family and friends.

David Medrano

CEO and Co-founder

Carlos developed a strong sense of languages from growing up in a bilingual environment. As a former management consultant and professional interpreter, he has brought an analytical approach and structure since co-founding Interprenet in 2004. He holds an MBA/MEM from Northwestern University.

Carlos Cantu-Lee

CFO and Co-founder

Carolina heads the Global Services division, overseeing project management, tech, and recruiting teams to support multilingual conferences and meetings worldwide. She holds a master's degree in creative writing and is a prolific author in her leisure time.

Carolina A. Herrera

Director of Global Services

Mari heads up the sales department and is passionate about delivering accurate language solutions for live events of all sizes and formats, as well as post-event production. She draws on a decade of sales experience and embraces a consultative approach.

Mari Pérez Gómez

Director of Sales

Nina leads all global marketing and communications activities. A journalist by training, she brings more than 20 years of experience in European and North American markets. She is passionate about building brands that make a difference in the world. She holds an MA in English Literature from the Heinrich-Heine-University in Düsseldorf. When not working, she enjoys hiking with her dog, podcasting, and doing yoga.

Nina G. Reyes

Director of Global Marketing

Kate takes care of our day-to-day sales and account management operations. An expert in language solutions, she has worked in the industry since 2010, with a focus on interpretation. She is committed to promoting collaboration, inclusion, diversity, and language access. Kate also co-owns a business with her husband in the hospitality and food service industry. In her leisure time, she enjoys surfing, reading and spending time with her family.

Kate Accetti

Senior Sales and Account Manager

Jess Odom leads the innovation of our technology for the language solutions we offer. He works with our trusted technology partners to stay at the cutting edge of product development. Jess enjoys playing guitar and biking in his free time.

Jess Odom

Solutions Manager

Eliza runs the Regional Services division, which offers nationwide services to courts, law firms, government, hospitals, and schools. She speaks several foreign languages fluently.

Eliza Jackson

Director of Regional Services

More Than 300 Languages Available

Interprenet has a global network of professional interpreters and translators, who when combined, speak more than 300 languages.

Languages

Acholi

Afar

Afghani

Afrikaans

Akan

Akateko

Albanian

Amharic

Anuak

Arabic

Arabic (Moroccan)

Arabic (Sudanese)

Armenian

Assyrian

Azeri (Cyrillic)

Azeri (Latin)

Azeri (Turkish)

Bahasa (Malaysian)

Bambara

Bashkir

Basque

Bassa

Belorussian

Bengali

Bosnian

Bulgarian

Burmese

Cambodian

Catalan

Cebuano

Chaldean

Chamorro

Chaochow/Chaozhou/Chiuchow/Teochew

Chichewa

Chin (Falam)

Chin (Hakha)

Chin (Lai)

Chin (Mizo)

Chin (Tedim)

Chin (Zo, Zomi)

Chin (Zophei)

Chinese (Cantonese)

Chinese (Mandarin)

Chinese (Simplified)

Chinese (Traditional)

Chuukese

Croatian

Czech

Danish

Dari (Afghan Persian, Afghan Farsi)

Dinka

Duala

Dutch

English

English (Australia)

English (South Africa)

English (United Kingdom)

English (United states)

Estonian

Ewe

Farsi (Iranian)

Finnish

Flemish

French

French (Canadian)

French (Creole)

Fukienese/Fujianese

Fulani

Fuzhou/Foochow

Garre

Georgian

German

German (Austrian)

German (Swiss)

Greek

Gujarati

Hainanese/Qióngwén

Haitian Creole

Hakha Chin

Hakka-China

Hakka-Taiwan

Haryanvi

Hassaniyya

Hausa

Hebrew

Hindi

Hmong

Hungarian

Icelandic

Igbo

Ilocano

Ilonoggo

Indonesian

Inuktitut

Italian

Japanese

Jarai

Jiangsu/Xuzhou

Jingpo

K’iché (Quiché)

Kanjobal/Q’anjob’al

Kannada

Karen (Pwo)

Kashmiri

Kayah (Karenni)

Kazakh

Khmer

Kikongo

Kikuyu

Kinyamulenge

Kinyarwanda

Kirundi

Kituba

Kizigua (Kizigula)

Korean

Kosraean

Krahn

Krio

Kunama

Kurdish, Bahdini

Kurdish, Kurmanji

Kurdish, Sorani

Kyrgyz

Laotian

Latvian

Lautu

Lingala

Lithuanian

Lorma

Luganda

Luo

Maay-Maay

Macedonian

Malay

Malayalam

Mam

Mandinka

Mara

Marathi

Marshallese

Marwadi

Matu

Mbay

Mende

Mien

Mina

Mixteco (Alto)

Mixteco (Bajo)

Mongolian

Montenegrin

Mushunguli

Navajo

Nepali

Nigerian Pidgin

Norwegian

Nuer

Oromo

Pashto

Pohnpeian

Polish

Portuguese

Portuguese (Brazil)

Pulaar

Punjabi

Purepecha

Quechua

Quichua

Rohingya

Romanian

Russian

Rwanda

Samoan

Senthang

Serbian

Shanghainese

Shona

Sichuan Yi/Nuosu/Nosu

Sicilian

Sign Language American (ASL)

Sign Language British (BSL)

Sign Language International (ISL)

Sign Language Quebecoise (LSQ)

Sinhala

Siyin

Slovak

Slovenian

Somali

Soninke

Spanish

Spanish (Argentina)

Spanish (Mexico)

Spanish (Spain)

Swahili

Swedish

Sylheti

Tagalog

Taiwanese

Tajik

Tamil

Telugu

Thai

Tibetan

Tigré

Tigrigna

Toisanese/Taishanese

Tongan

Tosk

Trukese/Chuukese

Turkish

Twi

Tzotzil

Ukrainian

Urdu

Uyghur

Uzbek

Vietnamese

Visayan

Welsh

Wolof

Wuzhou Wu/Jinhua

Yiddish

Yoruba

Yup’ik

Zulu

Our Linguists

Carefully selected. Certified. Qualified.

Thanks to our global network of professional linguists we can match you with the best interpreters and translators for your project.

Recruitment
Our recruitment team takes each applicant through a rigorous 5-stage recruitment process that includes interviews, skills testing and compliance.
Qualifications
Approved interpreters must hold national and internationally recognized accreditations in their interpretation mode and level of industry specialization.
Quality Control
In-person and remote interpreters are subject to ongoing monitoring of their services, quarterly and annual evaluations and continuous improvement.
Specialization
From legal to healthcare interpreting, and from high-level pharma to science-related interpretation, we classify our interpreters by levels of expertise.

I was really impressed by how smoothly everything worked with the remote simultaneous interpreters and by the speed and accuracy of the interpretation. Our event was difficult in terms of the content that was presented, and I am grateful to have been working with seasoned pros.

University of Chicago

Interprenet has always been so accommodating and provides interpretation and translation services for any language [with] great service, professionalism, and reliability. Their staff members are professional, friendly and helpful in any way they can be and efficient with their services.

PLAINFIELD, IL SCHOOL DISTRICT 202

I'm delighted to have found your company and incredibly grateful for all the last-minute effort that went into this. [...] We'll absolutely be recommending your team for any future endeavors for ourselves or our colleagues!

CAPRICORN INVESTMENT GROUP

Setting Industry Standards Since 2004

Events & Meetings Completed

Million+

Interpreting Hours Fulfilled

Languages Provided

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