Cheap Nearshore Teams Cost More

In this edition we’re cutting through two of the biggest nearshoring myths: that the lowest rate wins, and that success is mostly about geography. This edition focuses on what actually determines results. Are You Optimizing for Rate… or for Results? Hourly rate is the loudest number on a nearshore spreadsheet. It’s also the least predictive […]
This month, we’re digging into the rapid rise of AI in Latin America and what it means for U.S. teams.

Sharper strategies for building resilient LATAM engineering teams. We’re digging into all things AI: the rise of LATAM’s AI workforce, how U.S. teams are using nearshore talent to build faster, and why the AI boom is actually expanding the need for top engineering talent. Latin America Is Quietly Becoming the New AI Powerhouse (Here’s Why […]
The AI Gold Rush: Why Startups Are Hiring in Brazil

AI engineers in the U.S. now command $250K–$350K a year, often pricing startups out of the market. That’s one reason companies are shifting toward Latin America, where the same budget can fund two highly skilled engineers with strong retention (nearly four years on average in Brazil). A quote from a recent Nearshore Café episode: “For the […]