Ep 13 – Global Talent Engines: Nearshore, Offshore & Everything In Between
Watch the Full Episode (45 mins)
Recruitment Transactions International (RTI) is the first global matching platform for buyers, investors, and sellers in the recruitment and staffing industry. For our 11th podcast, RTI Managing Partner Simon Childs is joined by three leaders in the global talent / outsourcing space:
- Brian Samson, Founder of Plugg Technologies (nearshoring in Latin America / Mexico)
- Van Dang, Founder of Savvycom (software development outsourcing in Vietnam)
- James Miles, COO of Talent Hero (EOR / global hiring platform in the Philippines)
They delve into their individual journeys, highlighting what sets their businesses apart, the specific markets they cater to, and their strategies for growth. The conversation also touches on whether an exit is part of their long-term vision. Additionally, they discuss areas where their business models intersect and explore potential opportunities for collaboration or convergence.
Key Talking Points:
0:00 Title
0:01 Introduction
1:21 Plugg Technologies: Journey into Nearshoring
6:23 Plugg’s Unique Selling Points
15:45 Principal Growth Levers for Nearshoring in LATAM Region
19:32 Potential Exit Roadmap
21:33 Savvycom: Founding and Growth in Vietnam
25:20 Savvycom Growth Markets and Unique Selling Points
29:31 Long-term Growth and Ownership
31:07 TalentHero: Beginnings in EOR, Offshore Platform Space
33:56 TalentHero’s Key Differentiators
35:15 Investment and Growth Journey
42:19 Potential Collaboration, Complementary Relationships and Synergy between the Three Models
Listen to the full audio version on Spotify:
https://open.spotify.com/episode/5S8QNtq3ZRsk46LNzbYE09?si=7aVlA3lBSv6Kp7vp8nXe-A
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