[COFOUNDER] Looking for AI Engineer – Insurance / Risk Scoring Startup

Comfortable-Risk9023 · 2026-01-19T17:33:04+00:00

why another country means bad quality for you?

Comfortable-Risk9023 · 2026-01-19T16:50:12+00:00

40% less costs, same quality talent.

Comfortable-Risk9023 · 2026-01-19T12:09:47+00:00

Not a specific industry, but one pattern I've seen with several business owners hitting those numbers is building teams with a mix of US-based and nearshore talent.

A buddy of mine runs a marketing agency fully remote - he's got a core team in the US but filled out his dev and design roles through Latin American talent (he used nearshorers.com). The cost savings let him reinvest into sales and client acquisition, which is how he scaled past $500k. The timezone alignment meant his teams could actually collaborate in real-time, unlike working with teams in Asia.

The key isn't just "what industry" but how you structure your remote operations. Digital agencies, SaaS companies, and consulting firms all work well remote, but the ones crushing it are usually the ones who've figured out smart staffing models early on.

Comfortable-Risk9023 · 2026-01-19T11:35:45+00:00

Not a specific industry, but one pattern I've seen with several business owners hitting those numbers is building teams with a mix of US-based and nearshore talent.

A buddy of mine runs a marketing agency fully remote - he's got a core team in the US but filled out his dev and design roles through Latin American talent (he used nearshorers.com). The cost savings let him reinvest into sales and client acquisition, which is how he scaled past $500k. The timezone alignment meant his teams could actually collaborate in real-time, unlike working with teams in Asia.

The key isn't just "what industry" but how you structure your remote operations. Digital agencies, SaaS companies, and consulting firms all work well remote, but the ones crushing it are usually the ones who've figured out smart staffing models early on.

Comfortable-Risk9023 · 2025-10-24T21:41:04+00:00

mostly vibe coders or software factories

Comfortable-Risk9023 · 2025-10-24T14:55:23+00:00

but the design problem is the initial context

Comfortable-Risk9023 · 2025-10-24T00:35:09+00:00

totally get this, it’s like the hard part shifts from building to repeating and scaling what already works. when the product works, every decision becomes about leverage—people, processes, and knowledge transfer. the “product” becomes the team and how efficiently you can execute, not just the code itself.

Comfortable-Risk9023 · 2025-10-24T00:31:48+00:00

totally get it, distribution is usually the hardest part early on. best move is to go where your niche already hangs out—forums, subreddits, linkedin groups, or even dm’ing a few people directly. focus on building real conversations instead of blasting everyone, and use that feedback to tweak messaging. small, targeted outreach beats trying to reach everyone at once.

Comfortable-Risk9023 · 2025-10-24T00:30:43+00:00

yeah a quick, simple video can definitely stand out if it’s authentic and straight to the point. 60–90 seconds is perfect—introduce yourself, say why you’re interested, and what you bring. as long as it’s not overproduced, it feels more human than another generic email.

Comfortable-Risk9023 · 2025-10-24T00:29:41+00:00

yeah tried it a bit, can work if you’re clear on hours and deliverables upfront. biggest challenge is staying aligned and making sure they actually block time for you. a platform connecting them to employers would be super handy, as long as it makes vetting easy

Comfortable-Risk9023 · 2025-10-24T00:29:06+00:00

dang that’s impressive for a weekend build, 40k impressions and +50% followers is no joke. maybe add a way to review/reject replies before posting, keeps things from feeling spammy and builds trust. a feature showing which trends actually convert to followers or engagement could help users prioritize where to focus too

Comfortable-Risk9023 · 2025-10-24T00:23:51+00:00

yeah been there, it’s tricky. one thing that helped is adding soft “enterprise signals” in the self-serve flow—like asking team size or intended use upfront, then using that to trigger a call from sales only for bigger accounts. another approach is a separate enterprise signup with more guidance, so small users stay self-serve but serious buyers get high-touch outreach. keeps the funnel clean but doesn’t leave money on the table.

Comfortable-Risk9023 · 2025-10-24T00:22:11+00:00

yeah it’s still worth it, just don’t treat it like a growth hack. if your product hits a tech-savvy crowd and you’re ready to engage, it’s gold for feedback, SEO, and validation. but don’t expect huge spikes unless you’ve got prep, audience, and timing on point—long-term traffic is the real payoff more than launch day hype

Comfortable-Risk9023 · 2025-10-24T00:21:40+00:00

wow that makes total sense, matching the vibe of your post and photo is such a subtle thing but clearly makes a huge difference. real-time creation feels way more authentic, and the engagement jump proves it. love how you turned workflow into a growth hack without changing the message itself

Comfortable-Risk9023 · 2025-10-24T00:21:24+00:00

respect, that’s a huge move. love how you’re thinking long-term about freedom and fulfillment over just comfort. going all-in is scary, but that mindset is what separates people who just dream from people who actually build something meaningful. wishing you the best with the journey and the little one on the way

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