Crossing Borders: A World Traveler's Guide to Latin American Talent
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In this episode of The Nearshore Café Podcast, host Brian Samson sits down with Evan Greenberg, Director of Client Solutions at Plug Technologies (PLUGG.tech), to explore what traveling to 47 countries taught him about global culture—and how that experience shapes his approach to building remote tech teams in Latin America.
🚀 Whether you're passionate about world travel, hiring international talent, or scaling your engineering team with cost-effective solutions, this episode is packed with value.
🎙️ What you’ll hear:
- Unfiltered travel stories from Venezuela, Peru, Italy, Cook Islands, and Bolivia
- How to hire high-level developers in LATAM for up to 60% less than U.S. rates
- Tech hiring trends: ServiceNow, Salesforce, MuleSoft, AI, and more
- Why companies are shifting toward nearshore solutions in Colombia, Costa Rica, Brazil, and beyond
- What makes Latin America a powerhouse for remote work: time zone alignment, strong English, and world-class universities
🎧 Tune in for insights on both culture and code — and walk away with practical knowledge on building diverse, global tech teams that work.
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🔗 Guest: Evan Greenberg
🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/evan-greenberg
🎙️ Host: Brian Samson
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Chapters
1. Crossing Borders: A World Traveler's Guide to Latin American Talent (00:00:00)
2. Welcome to the Nearshore Cafe (00:00:03)
3. Evan's Early Travel Experiences (00:01:03)
4. Italian Adventures and Global Destinations (00:05:36)
5. Exploring Latin America (00:10:42)
6. Bolivia and High-Altitude Experiences (00:16:53)
7. Latin American Business Insights (00:22:12)
8. Future Travel Destinations (00:27:24)
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