US Firms Flock to Revelo’s AI-Powered LatAm Talent Network
▼ Summary
– U.S. companies are increasingly hiring Latin American developers for AI model refinement, leveraging platforms like Revelo to access specialized talent.
– Revelo, with over 400,000 vetted developers, attributes 22% of its 2024 revenue to LLM training, serving major clients like Intuit, Oracle, and Dell.
– The demand for Latin American developers is driven by the need for expert human data to enhance AI models, with a focus on specific coding languages.
– Despite a trend toward in-office work, nearshoring advantages such as time zone alignment make Latin American developers attractive to U.S. firms.
– Revelo has expanded by acquiring five competitors in the last 30 months, aiming to build a global talent backbone for AI-driven industries.
Companies in the United States are increasingly turning to Latin America’s tech talent pool to fuel their AI development efforts, with specialized platforms like Revelo connecting businesses to skilled developers. The demand surge comes as enterprises focus on refining large language models (LLMs) after initial training phases, requiring niche expertise that Latin American engineers are uniquely positioned to provide.
Revelo, a platform with over 400,000 pre-vetted developers, reports that 22% of its 2024 revenue stems from LLM training projects. According to CEO Lucas Mendes, corporations are scrambling for “expert human data”—skilled coders who can fine-tune AI systems for high-value tasks like programming. Firms such as Intuit, Oracle, and Dell, along with major AI hyperscalers, rely on Revelo’s network to fill critical gaps in post-training development.
The shift toward nearshoring—hiring talent in similar time zones—has given Latin American developers an edge over traditional offshore options. Mendes notes that despite the broader tech industry’s push for office returns, demand for remote LatAm teams remains robust. The pandemic accelerated this trend, proving that distributed teams could deliver high-quality work at competitive costs, a realization that continues to drive growth.
Revelo’s expansion reflects this momentum. Over the past two and a half years, the company has acquired five competitors, including Alto and Paretisa, to consolidate its position as a gateway to LatAm’s tech talent. Mendes envisions building a “global talent backbone” for AI-driven industries, signaling further acquisitions ahead.
While competitors like Terminal and Tecla also operate in this space, Revelo’s focus on AI-specific expertise and seamless hiring processes has helped it stand out. Founded in 2014 during a tight talent market, the company has since raised $48 million from investors like Social Capital and Valor Capital Group, expanding beyond Brazil to serve the broader region.
For U.S. firms, the appeal lies not just in cost savings but in access to specialized skills without logistical headaches. As AI development grows more complex, platforms bridging this talent gap are poised to play an even bigger role in shaping the future of tech innovation.
(Source: TechCrunch)
