Data-backed strategies and insider tips on building with LATAM AI talent.
An AI engineer can join your team through direct placement or staff augmentation. Both arrangements can support full-time engineering work, although the way they are contracted differs. You also need to decide whether your recruiting team has the capacity to find the right person. Start with the engineer’s intended role in the business. That makes […]
Your engineering lead rejects another round of AI resumes. Recruiting has found candidates who match the listed skills, yet the hiring team cannot explain what is missing. That is often a role-definition problem worth solving before the next sourcing cycle. A workable hiring process gives recruiting enough detail to find relevant people and gives engineering […]
A founder can approve an AI hiring budget and still miss the largest cost. It is often the engineering work that gets postponed while a role stays vacant or a new hire needs support the team never planned to provide. Salary and recruiting fees belong in the budget. So do the demands a search places […]
A distributed AI hire can have the right technical background and still be difficult to integrate if your team needs frequent live reviews and the working hours barely overlap. Geography influences that coordination, but it cannot establish engineering ability on its own. When comparing Latin America, Eastern Europe and India, begin with how the work […]
When Tesoro AI Venture Studio’s Founder, Darius Gant, took the stage at the Go Global Conference 2025 in Atlanta, his message resonated across the room. The future of growth, he explained, belongs to those who can blend access to capital with access to talent and technology. Across two powerful sessions, one focused on Access to […]
Why it matters: The debut of Latam-GPT, the region’s first large language model (LLM) developed with a focus on Latin American languages, data, and context, marks a turning point in the global AI race. For local talent, it means more than a new tool, it’s a catalyst for job creation, workforce transformation, and regional competitiveness […]
The global technology landscape is turning its eyes to Latin America, and for two weeks this August, its focal point will be Colombia. From August 18-30, Colombia Tech Week 2025 will transform Bogotá and Medellín into a vibrant nexus of innovation, capital, and talent. Building on the breakout success of previous years, the 2025 edition […]
A new era for artificial intelligence in Latin America is dawning with the beta testing of Latam-GPT, a large language model specifically designed for the region. This ambitious open-source project, led by the National Center for Artificial Intelligence (CENIA) in Chile, involves a collaboration of over 30 institutions and 60 experts from 12 Latin American […]
Last week, the bustling streets of Cali transformed into a global innovation hub as Macrorrueda 2025 convened investors, policymakers, technologists and more under one roof. Now in its 18th edition, Macrorrueda has long been a showcase for Colombia’s export sectors and this year, artificial intelligence took a stage. Here’s how the city’s unique blend of […]
Latin America’s AI landscape is rapidly evolving, with startups across the region developing innovative solutions that address local challenges and have global relevance. Here’s a look at 15 standout AI startups making waves in 2025: Conclusion These 15 AI startups exemplify the dynamic and innovative spirit fueling Latin America’s tech ecosystem in 2025. By addressing […]
Latin America is no longer on the sidelines of the AI regulation debate—it’s stepping into the spotlight. From Mexico City’s legislative initiatives to Colombia’s landmark CONPES policy, and a high-level summit at UCL, LATAM is actively shaping the rules that will govern AI’s next chapter. Here’s what you need to know. 1. Mexico’s Senatorial Push […]
When we stepped onto the Expo ProBarranquilla floor last week, the energy was electrifying. Under the banner of “Negocios + Inspiración,” more than 20 national and international speakers convened to map out the future of the Caribbean region—and at its heart was AI. From public-private partnerships to hands-on skills programs, Barranquilla is demonstrating a model […]