TechCrunch Startup News Revelo’s LatAm talent network sees strong demand from US companies, thanks to AI
May 7, 2025
U.S. companies are increasingly turning to Latin America for tech talent, especially in the AI field. The shift towards remote work has opened doors for skilled developers in this region. Platforms like Ravelo are streamlining connections between top talent and enterprises. The conversation dives into how this trend is reshaping hiring practices in the tech industry, highlighting the growing importance of post-training AI models.
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LatAm Talent Spurs AI Post-Training
- Latin America is becoming a key source for developer talent, especially for AI post-training tasks.
- This is driven by demand for expert human data to improve large language models (LLMs).
Ravelo’s Founder Story and Growth
- Ravelo was founded to solve the talent shortage by vetting developers in Brazil.
- The COVID-19 pandemic accelerated US companies' adoption of Latin American distributed teams.
Nearshoring Beats Offshoring Appeal
- Despite tech companies returning to offices, demand for LatAm developers persists.
- LatAm developers' time zone alignment with the US makes them attractive near-shoring options.