The Liquid Lunch Project Why Most Outsourced Projects Fail (And How to Fix It)
In this episode, Matt and Luigi sit down with serial entrepreneur Russell “Sean” Languedoc, founder of Outforce.ai. Sean pulls back the curtain on why most outsourced tech projects tank, how agency bait-and-switch happens, and why understanding cultural nuance is just as important as coding expertise. From building Uber-meets-oilfield startups to tackling the outsourced engineering black hole, Sean’s entrepreneurial story is raw, hilarious, and refreshingly unfiltered.
Here’s what you’ll hear:✅ Why most outsourced engineering projects fail ✅ The dirty secret behind agency bait-and-switch tactics ✅ How Outforce.ai built a database of 79,000+ agencies to find the right fit fast ✅ Cultural breakdowns: Why “right away” means different things around the world ✅ Sean’s entrepreneurial pivots from oil fields to ad tech to global outsourcing ✅ The power of due diligence (and how Outforce makes it foolproof) ✅ GTM Fund’s role in scaling SaaS companies with real revenue leaders
Who is Sean?Sean Languedoc is a Canadian entrepreneur and founder of Outforce.ai, an agency matchmaking platform that de-risks outsourced engineering. With five startups under his belt, he’s obsessed with solving inefficiency, from oilfield logistics to outsourced software development. He’s also a partner at GTM Fund, backing the world’s top SaaS startups.
🎧 Why Should You Listen?
If you’re outsourcing any part of your business, this episode will save you money, time, and sanity. Hit play, take notes, and don’t say we didn’t warn you.
Favorite Quote:’
“Outforce.ai just solves the problem of outsourcing in a way that hasn't been done before.”
Connect with Sean:
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LinkedIn (Personal): https://www.linkedin.com/in/seanlanguedoc/ (linkedin.com)
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LinkedIn (Company): https://www.linkedin.com/company/outforce-ai/ (linkedin.com)
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X (Twitter): https://x.com/languedocs
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Website: https://www.outforce.ai (outforce.ai)
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