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This podcast is packed with stories and useful advice on how to navigate the most untapped region in talent arbitrage: Latin America


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Season 3 takes listeners deep into Latin America’s fast-changing tech landscape—from Mexico’s surge as a nearshoring powerhouse and Brazil’s growing pool of AI talent, to Peru’s rising startup scene and Uruguay’s cutting-edge FinTech breakthroughs. This season brings together founders, investors, and engineering leaders to share first-hand insights on scaling SaaS companies, building global teams, and unlocking top-tier LATAM talent.

  • Building a Fintech Powerhouse in Brazil: Pedro Góes, CEO of Paytrack

  • Business Analytics Leads from Mexico

    Business Analytics Leads from Mexico

  • Building a $6M Company from Colombia

    Building a $6M Company from Colombia

  • how to build high performing nearshore tech teams

    how to build high performing nearshore tech teams

  •  7 Must-Know FAQs About Nearshoring in 2025

    7 Must-Know FAQs About Nearshoring in 2025

  • Nearshore Hiring Cut Costs & Hire Smarter | Brian Samson on ‘What It Takes’ Podcast

  • Is Nearshoring the Smartest Way to Build a Remote Team in 2025?

  • Why Costa Rica Is Latin America’s Silicon Valley for AI & Data Solutions

  • 47 Countries, One Mission: Finding Top Tech Talent in Latin America

  • Building a Thriving Tech Hub in Guatemala – Digital Geko’s Journey

  • Trump’s Policies and AI: Shaping Latin America’s Economic Future

    Trump’s Policies and AI: Shaping Latin America’s Economic Future

  • Global BPO for Founders

    Global BPO for Founders

  • Melei’s Impact to Argentina’s Talent Market

  • Nearshoring in Argentina and Mexico: Managing Inflation and Talent Shortages

  • Cultural Diversity in Tech: Lessons from Latin America

    Cultural Diversity in Tech: Lessons from Latin America

  • Elevating Quality Over Cost in Tech Outsourcing

    Elevating Quality Over Cost in Tech Outsourcing

  • Building a Salesforce team in El Salvador

    Building a Salesforce team in El Salvador

  • Build-Operate-Transfer (BOT) in LATAM

    Build-Operate-Transfer (BOT) in LATAM

Season 2 of The Nearshore Cafe Podcast explores Latin America’s tech boom covering AI, SaaS, startups, and venture trends. Hosted by Brian Samson of Plugg.Tech, the season highlights how companies are scaling with nearshore developers, hiring top talent across Mexico, Brazil, Argentina, and Peru, and building global teams through cost-effective, remote strategies.

  • Building a global FinTech startup from Uruguay

    Building a global FinTech startup from Uruguay

  • Exploring Mexico City's Role in Global Business

    Exploring Mexico City's Role in Global Business

  • Building a tech startup and a family as an Ex-Pat in Costa Rica

    Building a tech startup and a family as an Ex-Pat in Costa Rica

  • The Massive Growth of Startup Communities in LATAM

    The Massive Growth of Startup Communities in LATAM

  • The Rise of Mexico in the Nearshore Tech World

    The Rise of Mexico in the Nearshore Tech World

  • Uncovering Peru's Tech Revolution: Fintech Booms and Global Ambitions

    Uncovering Peru's Tech Revolution: Fintech Booms and Global Ambitions

  • Revolutionizing Tech Teams with Latin American Expertise

    Revolutionizing Tech Teams with Latin American Expertise

  • Connecting Global Investors to Brazil's Thriving Ecosystem

    Connecting Global Investors to Brazil's Thriving Ecosystem

  • Global Funding Shift: Why Nearshoring Is Key for Tech Hiring

    Global Funding Shift: Why Nearshoring Is Key for Tech Hiring

  • Global Investor Interest in Latin America's M&A Surge and Economic Trends

    Global Investor Interest in Latin America's M&A Surge and Economic Trends

  • The Candidate's Perspective on Latin America’s Hiring Process for U.S. Companies

    The Candidate's Perspective on Latin America’s Hiring Process for U.S. Companies

  • From Paratrooper to VR Pioneer: Nearshoring Success with Steve Edwards

    From Paratrooper to VR Pioneer: Nearshoring Success with Steve Edwards

  • Fintech Revolution in LATAM ⚡️ Nearshore Innovation Insights

    Fintech Revolution in LATAM ⚡️ Nearshore Innovation Insights

  • MercadoLibre Pioneering the Next Wave of LATAM Developers

    MercadoLibre Pioneering the Next Wave of LATAM Developers

  • Exploring Nearshore Opportunities in Mexico 🌎 Market Insights

    Exploring Nearshore Opportunities in Mexico 🌎 Market Insights

  • Managing Tech Projects from Mexico

    Managing Tech Projects from Mexico

  • Why Nearshore Tech in Dominican Republic Matters?

    Why Nearshore Tech in Dominican Republic Matters?

  • Understanding LATAM Labor Costs⚡️ Marketing & Design

    Understanding LATAM Labor Costs⚡️ Marketing & Design

  • How a VP of Engineering leverages nearshore developers?

    How a VP of Engineering leverages nearshore developers?

  • Nearshoring Trends with Plugg Technologies | Insights LATAM Growth

    Nearshoring Trends with Plugg Technologies | Insights LATAM Growth

  • How Localization & Translation Drive Nearshoring in Latin America

    How Localization & Translation Drive Nearshoring in Latin America

Season 1 of The Nearshore Cafe Podcast highlighted Latin America’s rise as a global tech and talent hub. Hosted by Brian Samson of Plugg.Tech, the season featured 20+ episodes with founders, investors, and remote work leaders, sharing stories on nearshoring, culture, and scaling distributed teams across the region.

  • 25 years of Nearshoring, from Y2K to Today

    25 years of Nearshoring, from Y2K to Today

  • Raising millions in venture capital & building a successful FinTech from Lima, Peru

  • Investor’s Oddysey: Dave McClure’s Insights from Across the Globe

  • The secrets to building high performing software teams in Argentina

  • Performance Marketing within LATAM, Disney & Beyond

  • Why Mexico is dominating auto manufacturing + Expat guide to Mexico City

  • Comparing working in Brazil, Chile, India, and China with Chilean logistics CEO

  • Insider view of why large companies outsource and offshore

  • Thriving Across Borders: Eva Shares the Unique Advantages and Distinctions of Living in USA and Argentina

  • The Nearshore Nomad, Journey from Australia to Colombia

  • Exploring the Growing Startup Scene in Latin America

  • 10X'ng the total addressable market of LATAM Devs

  • A startup Operations Leader's success story from Chile to SF

  • Tech Industry in Argentina: Challenges, Biases, and Driving Change

  • Monterrey Explored: Tips, Tacos, and Unleashing Amazing Talent

  • Beef Business and Beyond: Uncovering Uruguay with Margarita Mangino

  • Scams, Muggings, and Good Samaritans: A Traveler's Journey Through Latin America

  • Argentina: A world of possibilities for Entrepreneurs

  • Bogota Unveiled: Navigating the Streets, Cuisine and Business Landscape

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Nearshore curious? Join the wave and learn from business leaders already making moves in the region

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