Hear from Nearshoring veterans about what it's like living and doing business in LATAM. Join our hosts and numerous guests from LATAM & the U.S. with interesting real life experiences. This podcast is full of great stories and useful advice on how to navigate the world's most untapped talent market along with travel tips.
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The Massive Growth of Startup Communities in LATAM
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Discover the transformative journey of Mati Barbero, a trailblazer in Latin American venture capital, as he joins me, Brian Samson, on the Nearshore Cafe podcast. Mati's experiences from Argentina to Miami, coupled with his work at Impacta, 500 Startups, and Pigma, reveal a dynamic interplay of travel, work, and networking that shapes the regional …
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The Rise of Mexico in the Nearshore Tech World
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Unlock the secrets of nearshore software development with our special guest, Ruben Santana, president of Plugg Technologies. Discover why Latin America, and Mexico in particular, is becoming the go-to destination for companies seeking software solutions. We promise insights into the dynamics of this regional shift, from the perspective of businesse…
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Harnessing Latin America's Potential for Future Tech Growth
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Unlock the secrets to thriving in the tech industry as we approach 2025, with insights from Evan Meyers, the Director of Sales at Plugg Technologies. Immerse yourself in the world of AI startups and the rise of nearshoring in Latin America, as Evan shares his optimism about AI's revolutionary impact on industries like construction. Discover why Aus…
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Exploring Mexico City's Role in Global Business
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Mexico City isn't just another stop on the map; it's a vibrant metropolis that's defying expectations at every turn. Have you ever thought of a city blending the vastness of Los Angeles with the dynamism of New York? Well, that's exactly what Mexico City delivers, and more. Join me, Brian Samson, as I navigate through its expansive financial distri…
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Uncovering Peru's Tech Revolution: Fintech Booms and Global Ambitions with Jaime Sotomayor 🌎
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What if Latin America's tech ecosystem was the next frontier for global tech innovation? Jaime Sotomayor shares his insights on how the region is bypassing traditional methods with a fintech boom fueled by the unbanked population, and how B2B SaaS is leading the charge. Our conversation reveals the evolution of Latin American founders who are now s…
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Revolutionizing Tech Teams with Latin American Expertise
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Unlock the secrets of integrating AI into Nearshore operations with our latest episode featuring Tony Teshara, a seasoned Nearshore CEO. We promise you'll walk away with a deeper understanding of the strategic shifts startups are making to harness AI talent from Latin America. As U.S. salaries for AI experts soar to $350,000, the allure of skilled …
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Unleashing Brazil's Startup Potential: Venture Capital Insights from Mitsuru Nakayama 🌎 Latin America's Rising Entrepreneurs
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Curious about the booming venture capital scene in Latin America? Join me, Brian Samson, as I sit down with Mitsuru Nakayama, a leading expert in Latin American investments, to unravel the optimism surrounding the region's economic landscape. We dissect the rise of unicorns from 2020 and 2021, which has sparked a new wave of seasoned entrepreneurs …
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The Nearshoring Edge in San Diego's Pharmaceutical Scene
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Unlock the secrets to successful overseas tech hiring and nearshoring in the life sciences industry with our insightful guest, Kristi Brown, a seasoned leader in this dynamic field. Join us as we explore the unique synergy between San Diego and Tijuana and dive into Kristi’s personal connection to Mexican culture and her love for Mexican cuisine. T…
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Entrepreneurial Resilience: Revolutionizing Virtual Job Fairs with Nearshore Innovation 🎙 Insights from Steve Edwards
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Explore Nearshoring and Outsourcing Success with Steve Edwards: In this episode, Steve Edwards, a former army paratrooper turned entrepreneur, shares his unique path from a sales career to pioneering the virtual job fair industry. Hear how, in 2017, he discovered virtual reality's potential to transform job fairs and how, despite a tough split with…
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Global Funding Shift: Why Nearshoring Is Key for Tech Hiring
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Is the global funding landscape reshaping your hiring strategies? Join Brian Samson on the Nearshore Cafe podcast as we dive into how tech companies are navigating financial challenges, with nearshoring and overseas hiring emerging as vital solutions. As global venture funding hits its lowest point since 2017, startups and tech companies are reeval…
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The Candidate's Perspective on Latin America’s Hiring Process for U.S. Companies
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Welcome back to the Nearshore Cafe Podcast! 🎙️ Today, we're diving into the real-life experience of working with U.S. companies from Latin America. Host Brian Samson chats with Genesis Morin, a QA specialist with over 8 years of experience. She shares her journey of getting hired, the interview process, and what it's really like working remotely wi…
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How Localization & Translation Drive Nearshoring in Latin America
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Welcome to The Nearshore Cafe Podcast, hosted by Brian Samson! We explore the exciting world of nearshoring, localization, and business opportunities in Latin America. In this episode, Brian interviews localization expert Julio Madrid, who breaks down how companies can successfully adapt products, services, and software to different languages and c…
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MercadoLibre Pioneering the Next Wave of LATAM Developers | 🎙 The Nearshore Cafe Podcast
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In this episode of The Nearshore Cafe Podcast, Brian dives into the rapidly expanding world of software development across Latin America, featuring MercadoLibre, a true tech giant in the region. From e-commerce dominance to fintech innovation, MercadoLibre has cultivated a thriving ecosystem of engineers and developers, proving that world-class tal…
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Global Investor Interest in Latin America's M&A Surge and Economic Trends
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In this episode of The Nearshore Cafe Podcast, host Brian Samson sits down with Sebastian Gryngarten, a partner at Value Adventures, to discuss M&A trends in Latin America. They delve into how companies in Latin America are navigating economic shifts, scaling through inorganic growth, and leveraging strategic partnerships. Sebastian shares insights…
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Exploring Nearshore Opportunities in Mexico 🌎 Market Insights
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The Nearshore Cafe podcast recently released an episode that focused on business and economic trends in Mexico, with a particular emphasis on nearshoring. Host Brian Samson invited expert Luis Lozano to share his ideas and experiences. The conversation covered a wide range of subjects, including nearshoring trends and the pandemic's influence on Me…
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💵 Understanding LATAM Labor Costs⚡️ Marketing & Design
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In this episode, host Brian Samson is joined by marketing professional Grace Portillo to discuss the exciting opportunities of talent sourcing, labor costs, and outsourcing in Latin America's marketing and design sectors.Grace Portillo shares her rich professional background, which includes project management, branding, and recruiting for tech tale…
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Fintech Revolution in LATAM ⚡️ Nearshore Innovation Insights
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The Nearshore Cafe Podcast recently featured an episode on the intersection of technology and cross-border employment, with expert Joaquín Paños providing insights into the complexities and advantages of collaborating with Latin American tech talent. The discussion focused on the employment of advanced tech stacks and platforms, as well as tax paym…
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Why Nearshore Tech in Dominican Republic Matters?
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In this engaging episode of the Nearshore Cafe Podcast, we welcome Jared Andreassen, VP of Sales at Blue Coding, to delve into the burgeoning nearshoring landscape in the Caribbean, particularly in the Dominican Republic (DR). Jared shares insights from his five years of experience in nearshoring for Blue Coding, highlighting the DR's growing techn…
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How a VP of Engineering leverages nearshore developers
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The Nearshore Cafe Podcast recently released an enlightening episode featuring host Brian Samson and our guest Kevin Haggard, VP Engineering at Zengines.During the episode, Kevin shares his journey with Zengines, an early-stage startup focused on data conversion and advanced machine learning techniques.The podcast is a must-listen for engineering l…
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Nearshoring market trends with Plugg technologies
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The Nearshore Cafe podcast, presented by Brian Samson, has debuted its first edition, "Inside Nearshore," a series aimed at shedding light on the booming Nearshore outsourcing market. The program promises a deep dive into Nearshore outsourcing's disruptive influence, including topics such as economic benefits, cultural affinity, time zone alignment…
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How technical projects are managed from Mexico
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In a recent episode of the Nearshore Cafe Podcast, host Brian Samson sat down with Mario Corchado, a team leader at Plugin Technologies and an experienced professional in the realm of technical leadership. Mario's expertise lies in leading a specialized team based in Mexico City, with collaborative efforts spanning across the United States and Indi…
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How Recruiters from LATAM Have Disrupted the U.S. RPO Industry
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In this podcast episode of the Nearshore Cafe, host Brian Samson welcomes Max Gurfinkel, a recruiting leader with decades of experience across Latin America. The episode focuses on the experiences and insights of Max, an Argentine, and offers a glimpse into the rich culture and talent pool of Argentina and Latin America. A key highlight of the epis…
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Increasing Total Software Developers in LATAM by 10X
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The Nearshore Cafe podcast featured guest Steven Moody, who is currently in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Steven shared his journey of falling in love with Argentina after initially planning to visit in 2008. He moved to South America and started his business there, leveraging his background in the restaurant industry and tech. Steven discussed his expe…
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DEI in LATAM; Challenges, Biases, and Driving Change
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In this episode of the Nearshore Cafe podcast, host Brian interviews Melina Masnatta, who shares her background growing up in Patagonia, Argentina. They discuss the beauty of Patagonia and the importance of community and sustainability. Meli also talks about diversity and inclusion in the tech industry, highlighting the need for more diverse and in…
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The podcast episode of Nearshore Cafe, hosted by Brian Samson, features Cesar DOnofrio, the CEO and co-founder of Making Sense, a software service company that focuses on user experience. In this episode, the two discuss the topic of scaling teams in engineering in Latin America. Cesar begins by describing Argentina as an interesting mix of culture…
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In this episode of the Nearshore Cafe Podcast, host Brian Samson welcomes legendary investor and founder of Practical Ventures, Dave McClure. They discuss the story behind the name "42 Geeks" and the purpose of their trips to different parts of the world to learn about startup ecosystems. They also talk about their experiences visiting companies, m…
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Raising millions in venture capital & building a successful FinTech from Lima, Peru
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In this episode, host Brian Samson interviews Amparo Nalvarte, an entrepreneur from Peru. Amparo shares her background and entrepreneurial mindset, mentioning her successful startup Culqi, which aimed to address the cash dependency issue by providing a cost-effective payment solution in her country. Amparo's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/am…
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25 years of Nearshoring from Y2K to today
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Tullio Siragusa, a nearshore industry veteran, joins Brian on the Nearshore Cafe Podcast to discuss the evolution of nearshoring over the past 25 years.Tullio's experience highlights the growth and attractiveness of nearshoring in today's global market. Tullio's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tulliosiragusa/ ----------💰💰💰Our sponsors💰💰💰💻Plug…
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The secrets to building high performing software teams in Argentina
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In this episode of the Nearshore Cafe podcast, host Brian interviews Patrick Mahaffey, a well-traveled individual with diverse experiences. They discuss their shared love for sports teams and the challenges and successes of working with teams from different countries. Patrick shares his experiences in Singapore, highlighting the country's efficienc…
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Performance Marketing within LATAM, Disney & Beyond
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Vicky Marcó, a remote worker from Buenos Aires, Argentina, joins Brian Samson on the Nearshore Cafe podcast. They discuss Vicky's experience working remotely and her background at Disney in Argentina. Vicky transitioned into the tech industry, specializing in performance marketing for startups. The conversation touches on the changing nature of wor…
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Bridging Cultures: Latin America’s Sustainability and Geopolitical Landscape Explored
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Dani Tricarico is a dynamic entrepreneur bridging the gap between Latin American cultures. Dani, an Argentine currently residing in Chile, shares his unique perspective on the nuances of living and doing business in Latin America. With a passion for uniting nations, he discusses the cultural differences between Argentina and Chile, emphasizing the …
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Beef, Business, and Beyond: Uncovering Uruguay with Margarita Mangino
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In this episode of the Nearshore Cafe podcast, Margarita Mangino joins as a guest to discuss Uruguay's geography and size. Uruguay is a small country located near Argentina and Brazil, known for its beef industry and laid-back atmosphere. Margarita and Brian delve into various topics including food recommendations, the country's ethnic influences, …
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Growing a tech startup from Argentina to Miami
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Brian had the pleasure of welcoming Juan Barrero to discuss the fascinating aspects of Argentina's unique culture. They touched on various topics such as geography, climate, cuisine, and the significance of family and friendship. Juan also recommended his favorite steak houses in Miami and Buenos Aires. Furthermore, they briefly mentioned the signi…
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Bogota Unveiled: Navigating the Streets, Cuisine, and Business Landscape
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In this episode of the Nearshore Cafe podcast, Brian welcomes guests Ricardo Marquez and Jonathan Ruiz, who discuss the culture, food, and business in Bogota, Colombia. Ricardo provides insights on life in Bogota, including the weather, traffic, and public transportation and Jonathan shares his experiences growing up in different neighborhoods in t…
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The podcast episode of Nearshore Cafe features Brian Samson, an entrepreneur who has spent the last eight years focused on business in Latin America. In this episode, he discusses the importance of English fluency in the region. Samson shares his experiences traveling across the globe, including Asia, Europe, and Latin America. He highlights the di…
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Monterrey Explored: Tips, Tacos, and Unleashing Amazing Talent
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Delve into a great discussion on The Nearshore Cafe Podcast as Ruben and Xiomara offer fascinating insights into their experiences and preferences in Monterrey, Mexico. From the enduring allure of street tacos that foster camaraderie during drives and team events, to Ruben's linguistic journey discovering Spanish words like "Chavo" and "Pastel," th…
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From Sales Enablement to Cultural Exploration: A Journey to Guadalajara
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In this episode of the Nearshore Cafe podcast, host Brian welcomes Sam Doshi to talk about the remote work travel guide to Guadalajara. Sam shares his experience in sales and sales enablement, highlighting the importance of tools like Gong and SalesLoft. They also discuss cultural differences in different regions, including Latin America and the UK…
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Comparing working in Brazil, Chile, India, and China with Chilean logistics CEO
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Brian Samson, the host of the Nearshore Café podcast, interviewed Juan Pablo Larach, a business leader from Chile. Their conversation touched on various subjects, including business cultures, personal experiences, and industry insights. Juan Pablo shared his background growing up in Santiago, Chile, and attending Universidad Católica. He discussed …
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Exploring the Growing Startup Scene in Latin America
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In this episode, Sofia Neumann Olivarria, co-founder of Startups Latam, discusses the growing startup ecosystem in Chile and Latin America. Brian and Sofía discuss fundraising, talent, and trends in various sectors across the region. Sofia emphasizes the importance of understanding the uniqueness of each country within Latin America when engaging i…
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Scams, Muggings, and Good Samaritans, A Traveler's Journey through Argentina
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In this episode of The Nearshore Cafe podcast, host Brian Samson shares his personal experience of being mugged during his first hour in Latin America. Brian, a solo backpacker and entrepreneur, traveled to Argentina, Chile, Peru, and Uruguay. Carrying a large backpack and a laptop bag containing important items, he embarked on a walk through the s…
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Join Brian as he unveils the essence of The Nearshore Cafe, a podcast that invites you to indulge in out-of-this-world conversations and stories. Through his genuine enthusiasm and deep knowledge, Brian sets the stage for a journey filled with captivating guests, personal anecdotes, and a shared love for the magic of the nearshore talent in Latin A…
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Salta - Exploring Argentina's Exciting Province & A Nearshore Recruiter's Journey
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Eva Romano, an Argentine professional living in Salta, provides her perspective on Argentina. She highlights the differences in weather and lifestyle between Salta and Buenos Aires. Eva discusses the diverse culture, including the importance of siestas and drinking Mate. She shares her personal journey, moving between Argentina and the United State…
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Insider view of why large companies outsource and offshore
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In this episode of The Near Shore Cafe podcast, Alicia Kellstrom discusses the future of work and the opportunities it offers for accessing global talent. Alicia shares her experiences from Upwork and emphasizes the value of talent platforms in managing risk and ensuring quality. COVID-19 accelerated the adoption of remote work and global talent by…
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The Nearshore Nomad, Journey from Australia to Colombia
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The Nearshore Cafe podcast features Kent Cameron, a digital nomad in Cali, Colombia. They discuss the vibrant salsa culture, affordable living, and Kent's experiences as a freelancer in recruiting and coding. Despite challenges like language barriers, Kent enjoys a simple and balanced life, with cycling and modern amenities adding to his positive e…
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Why Mexico is dominating auto manufacturing + Expat guide to Mexico City
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In this episode of the Nearshore Cafe podcast, host Brian Samson introduces guest Stuart McGillivray, or Stu, who shares his background of living in various countries as a child and his expat assignment in Mexico City from 2005 to 2010 in the automotive industry. Stu highlights the rapid growth of Mexico's automotive industry, with major companies …
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A startup Operations Leader's success story from Chile to SF
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In this episode of the Nearshore Cafe podcast, host Brian Samson interviews Cami Reyes Camacho, who shares her background and experiences as the head of operations for a fast-growing company. Cami discusses her upbringing in Santiago, Chile, and her move to San Francisco for work and education. Cami highlights the adventurous landscapes, diverse ge…
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