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How to Build High-Performing Nearshore Tech Teams with Latin American Developers
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In this episode of The Nearshore Cafe Podcast, host Seb Wichmann talks with Brian Samson, founder of Plugg Technologies, about scaling remote tech teams by hiring elite Latin American software engineers.
Brian shares authentic hiring strategies, from using video job descriptions to running pop-up coding challenges, helping U.S. companies attract and retain top-tier nearshore talent.
If you’re a founder, HR leader, or tech recruiter looking to build or grow your nearshore development team, this episode offers practical tips and fresh insights on strategic hiring and culture alignment.
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Chapters
1. How to Build High-Performing Nearshore Tech Teams with Latin American Developers (00:00:00)
2. Meet Brian Sampson, Founder of Plug (00:00:27)
3. Early Silicon Valley Hiring Challenges (00:02:50)
4. Video Job Descriptions: The Game-Changer (00:05:51)
5. Data-Driven Decisions vs Speed (00:11:18)
6. Latin America: The Overlooked Talent Market (00:13:21)
7. Innovative Offline Recruiting Strategies (00:14:45)
8. Plug's Approach vs Traditional Dev Shops (00:21:28)
9. Key Takeaways for Better Hiring (00:30:44)
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