Localization tech debt, often overlooked, significantly impacts developer productivity and company efficiency by diverting developers from core tasks to manage localization, leading to increased costs and decreased morale. Agile localization, as advocated by Lokalise, integrates localization into workflows from the start, automating processes that traditionally create bottlenecks, such as manual file handling and fragmented approvals. This approach not only protects valuable developer time but also enhances digital experience strategies, ensuring consistent, timely, and personalized content across global markets. By leveraging platforms like Contentful, Contentstack, and Vercel, companies can synchronize localization with development cycles, reducing turnaround times and aligning global launches, thus transforming digital experiences with speed and consistency. Mia, an experienced content and growth marketer, emphasizes the importance of embedding localization into agile principles to prevent process debt and protect developers' focus and productivity.