Clear thinking for leaders building high-performing LATAM engineering teams.
Hospitals are going all-in on AI, but the talent just isn’t there to support it yet. We’re diving into that gap today, plus sharing a conversation with KPMG on how the smartest investors are structuring cross-border deals in Brazil and beyond.
Nearshore Cafe: Smart Money Is Quietly Moving Back Into Latin America. Here’s Why.
In this episode of The Nearshore Cafe Podcast, Brian Samson (Founder of Plugg Technologies) sits down with Jean-Pierre (JP) Trouillot of KPMG LLP and Alan Riddell of KPMG Brazil for a sharp, investor-focused look at Latin America M&A heading into 2026 and 2027.
If you’re in private equity, corporate development, investment banking, or leading cross-border expansion, this is worth your time.
They break down why investor confidence is rising, how high interest rates and valuation gaps are reshaping deal structures, and why sophisticated buyers are moving from risk avoidance to ‘risk architecture,’ using smarter structuring, localized strategy, and disciplined integration to create long-term value.
They also cover Brazil’s renewed momentum, nearshoring tailwinds, infrastructure and energy investment, and why boots-on-the-ground leadership is critical in cross-border deals.
If Latin America is on your radar for capital deployment or growth in 2026+, this episode is a must-watch.
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Healthcare AI Is Not Stuck Because of Technology. It’s Stuck Because There Aren’t Enough Skilled People to Build It.
Healthcare leaders are investing heavily in AI, but for many, the road from “vision” to “production” is currently blocked. There is a widening gap between organizational ambition and the actual capacity to ship features.
The limiting factor isn’t a lack of strategy or the maturity of the tools. It’s the talent.
The Adoption Surge vs. The Execution Wall
AI use in U.S. healthcare is no longer experimental. Roughly 71% of hospitals now report using predictive AI tools within their EHR systems. This shift from pilot projects to day-to-day workflows has created a massive demand for execution capacity.
However, adoption remains fragile. Organizations are finding that having an AI “vision” is easy; building the infrastructure to sustain it is where most roadmaps stall.
Why the U.S. Market Cannot Solve the Shortage
The White House Council of Economic Advisers (CEA) confirms that the demand for AI-relevant training is outstripping the supply of graduates. But for health tech companies, the problem is more than just a lack of graduates. It’s a competition for high-value expertise.
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The Implementation Crisis: Why Health Tech Fails to Scale
Companies pour billions into advanced technology, then sabotage it with broken systems and chaotic workflows.
Solving this isn’t about better software, it is about fixing how the work actually gets done.
