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The Build-Operate-Transfer Model Evolves: How AI and Hybrid Approaches Are Redefining Global Talent Acquisition

From fintech to SaaS, the BOT model is becoming the go-to playbook for global expansion. Here’s how AI and hybrid approaches are making it faster, smarter, and lower risk than ever.

Amber Ion

August 11, 2025

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6 min read

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Product & Engineering Leadership

The Rise of the Forward Deployed Engineer: How FDEs Are Reshaping the Future of AI-Driven Teams

From Palantir to OpenAI, the FDE model is moving from trend to industry standard. Here’s why - and what your business needs to know.

Women in tech: an interview with Elif Samedin

Erika, our Senior Talent Partner, had the privilege of sitting down with a remarkable DevOps engineer whose talent and dedication have made a significant impact in the tech industry.

Women in tech: an interview with Noha Ibrahim

Carina, our Senior Talent Partner, met with Noha, a Carbonite Product Designer, to hear about her career journey so far.

6 reasons why you should start hiring software engineers in Egypt

With 125,000 engineers, Egypt has the second largest tech talent market in Africa and some of the top performing computer science universities in the world. It’s an exciting market for any company looking to grow efficiently to consider.

Product & Engineering Leadership

Navigating leadership challenges during digital transformation of financial services

In the dynamic world of financial services, the need for digital transformation has escalated to unprecedented levels. The second part of this three-part series explores the challenges that financial services leaders might face in this process.

Product & Engineering Leadership

Digital transformation in finance: embracing customer focus and new tech

Digital transformation in finance requires the rethinking of the very nature of financial business models to embrace emerging technologies and shift towards a customer-centric approach.

Tech Cupid Tales: the power of FAANG internships with Ion Petcu

As Oana, our Head of Operations, discovers in this interview, internships aren’t just important for starting your career, they also teach you about the world of work and the world more broadly.

Tech Cupid Tales: the benefits of living abroad with Google engineer, Alex Badescu

Living abroad will enhance your career as an engineer and improve your ability to overcome challenges, as Carina, our Senior Talent Partner, finds out in this interview.

Tech Cupid Tales: a Product Manager's odyssey with Catinca Balaur

The path to becoming a product manager is not necessarily smooth but it’s worth it for the rewarding career that awaits as Erika, our Senior Talent Partner, hears about in this interview.

Product & Engineering Leadership

RPA developers: the next professionals you’ll want to add to your team

Why an increasing number of companies are hiring RPA professionals and what they can do for your company.

Management & Distributed Teams

The Future of Work and Distributed Teams: Navigating the New Norm

The world of work is undergoing a profound transformation, with distributed teams becoming the new standard. This shift is not just a reaction to global events but a fundamental reimagining of our approach to work.

Why is contracting so popular among developers in Eastern Europe, and how can global companies compliantly capitalise on this trend?

The surge of freelancing amongst software engineering professionals in Eastern Europe has been unprecedented. What started this trend and how can global companies compliantly capitalise on it?

How to ensure your global startup remains compliant with Europe’s various labour laws?

Despite the protective labour laws across the European Union, set by EU-wide directives, country-specific differences remain as a result of diverse economic policies, cultural norms and historical developments. Staying informed and up-to-date with local labour laws is crucial for ensuring compliance.

Product & Engineering Leadership

Hiring dedicated developers vs using a dev shop

The question of whether to hire dedicated developers or use a dev shop doesn’t have a simple answer. In this article, we’ll explain the factors you need to consider to make the right choice for your project.

Management & Distributed Teams

How to Maximize Productivity of Remote Development Teams

Find out about the best ways to maximize the productivity of your remote development teams, from implementing feedback loops to maintaining a strong company culture.

Management & Distributed Teams

Hybrid vs. Fully Remote: What's Best for Your Software Engineering Team?

Hybrid vs. remote? This debate has been a focal point for most companies interested in maximizing their employee's productivity. This article will cover the nuances of these two work models, weigh their pros and cons, and provide actionable insights.

Product & Engineering Leadership

Why do most Digital Transformations fail?

Forward-looking business leaders are constantly looking for ways to innovate and ensure their organisations remain relevant to ever changing consumer behaviours and the rise of digitally-native competition. Despite their time-consuming efforts, and the trillions of dollars spent annually, the overwhelming majority of these digital transformations end up failing. We will examine the reasons why.

Diversity and inclusion through global remote hiring

Hiring remote freelancers globally is an increasingly popular strategy for startups looking to build a flexible, agile, and cost-effective workforce. Beyond these practical benefits, hiring remote freelancers can also play a crucial role in building a more diverse and inclusive startup.

Management & Distributed Teams

Leveraging the growing freelance talent pool in Central & Eastern Europe

Visionary business leaders must strive to have the best technology team in place for company growth. With the advent of remote work, startups and enterprises alike have the privilege of accessing a diverse and skilled global workforce, including the flourishing freelance market in Central & Eastern Europe.

The rise of digital nomads

Digital nomads are individuals who use technology to work remotely and travel the world. While some professions are better suited for remote work than others, there’s a wide range of reasons why digital nomads choose to pack their bags and venture abroad. Ultimately, the decision of where to visit and work depends on a variety of factors.

The future is freelance

The nature of work is changing, and more people are choosing to work as freelancers, independent contractors, or entrepreneurs rather than being employed in traditional jobs.

Considerations for pricing remote technical talent in nearshore markets

With more global technology companies exploring new strategic talent markets to continuously fuel growth, certain considerations are needed to cater to local nuances. Unlocking access to skilled technical talent, even in less competitive nearshore markets, can be hard. Correctly pricing that talent has become even harder.

Management & Distributed Teams

Socio-cultural factors to consider when hiring developers in emerging markets

The decision to hire in new geographies beyond HQ requires careful consideration. Factors indicating potential success should be considered both individually and collectively, with socio-cultural factors being among the most critical.

Anti-outsourcing: a new model for building offshore development teams

Due to its risky nature and longterm effects on a business, outsourcing is typically approached with caution. New models centering around team integration successfully address many of the pitfalls.

Management & Distributed Teams

Romania as a Nearshoring Destination for Israeli Companies

As the high salaries and cost of real estate in Tel Aviv encourage more Israeli companies to hire engineers beyond HQ, Romania presents itself as a uniquely suited location to build out nearshore teams for economic, technical, and cultural reasons.