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  • The Remote Intelligence Advantage: How LATAM Talent Is Powering the Future of Global Teams

    The Remote Intelligence Advantage: How LATAM Talent Is Powering the Future of Global Teams
    Nov 26 2025
    Luis Derechin is the CEO or NirYu and is the first Mexican citizen to get US venture capital for his startup and was actually successful selling it, a serial founder now leading Nir-Yu a nearshoring business based in Mexico and focused on staffing services from teams across Latin America but Not Just Staffing—A New Way to Build Remote Teams and Save 70%, - Learn what the acronym: REMOTE stands for? - How to Prevent the 73% Offshoring Failure Rate- Catch the highlights from Luis'#1 Amazon bestseller "The Offshore Team Deathtrap"Building a high-performing team doesn’t require Bay Area budgets anymore. In this episode, Keith sat down with Luis, the founder behind the Remote Intelligence Framework, NIR-Yu to explore how top companies are scaling faster and smarter by tapping into world-class LATAM talent.They dive into:- Why offshore hiring often fails — and how to avoid the “offshore trap”- Cultural alignment and time-zone proximity as competitive advantages- Why execution beats ideas every single time- Lessons from raising capital while everyone said it was “impossible”- The mindset founders need to go from survival to scaleWhether you’re a startup founder, team leader, or investor — this episode unlocks a smarter, more resilient way to build global teams that win.🎧 Listen now and discover how Remote Intelligence is reshaping the future of work.Connect with Luis: - Website: https://www.nir-yu.com/ - LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/luisderechin/ Subscribe for more founder insights and hit the bell for notifications! Follow us on our channels for exclusive startup content and behind-the-scenes insights from interviews like this one. - Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3cFpLXfYvcUsxvsT9MwyAD?si=f5a14e779777487d - Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/liftoff-with-keith-newman/id1560219589 - Substack: https://keithnewman.substack.com/ - Newman Media Studios: https://newmanmediastudios.com/ - LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/liftoffwithkeith For sponsorship inquiries, please contact: sponsorships@wherewithstudio.com#RemoteWork #LATAMTalent #FutureOfWork #StartupJourney #EntrepreneurMindset #TeamBuilding #TechLeadership #HiringStrategies #GlobalTeams #ScalingStartups #LatinAmerica #RemoteHiring #ExecutionMatters
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    40 min
  • From Meta to Taelor AI: How Anya Cheng Is Using AI to Reinvent Fashion for Busy Professionals

    From Meta to Taelor AI: How Anya Cheng Is Using AI to Reinvent Fashion for Busy Professionals
    Nov 4 2025

    Meet Anya Cheng, founder and CEO of Taelor AI — a Silicon Valley startup that’s changing how busy men dress. With a background leading product at Meta, eBay, McDonald’s, and Target, Anya now applies AI to help customers look sharp without the hassle of shopping or laundry.

    Taelor AI uses artificial intelligence to select outfits that fit your lifestyle, size, and goals — helping you look your best for meetings, dates, or life’s big moments. Beyond personal style, Taelor AI also helps reduce clothing waste and carbon emissions by repurposing excess inventory from fashion brands.

    In this episode, Anya shares:-

    -Her unconventional path from Taiwan to Silicon Valley

    - Lessons learned from working in big tech and applying them to startup life

    - How AI and human stylists work together to deliver a seamless clothing experience

    - The importance of using your strengths as your superpower

    - Why sustainability and personalization are the future of fashion

    🎧 A must-listen for entrepreneurs, tech innovators, and anyone who secretly hates shopping.

    Connect with Anya: -

    Website: https://taelor.style/

    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anyacheng

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    Use code: PODCASTGIFTPurchase at: https://taelor.style/products/menswear-rental-gift-cardSubscribe for more founder insights and hit the bell for notifications!

    Follow us on our channels for exclusive startup content and behind-the-scenes insights from interviews like this one.

    - Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3cFpLXfYvcUsxvsT9MwyAD?si=f5a14e779777487d

    - Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/liftoff-with-keith-newman/id1560219589

    - Substack: https://keithnewman.substack.com/ - Newman Media Studios: https://newmanmediastudios.com/

    - LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/liftoffwithkeith

    For sponsorship inquiries, please contact: sponsorships@wherewithstudio.com#TaelorAI #AnyaCheng #AIInFashion #FashionTech #AIFashion #StartupStory #EntrepreneurJourney #ArtificialIntelligence #AITools #TechInnovation #FutureOfWork #DigitalTransformation #AIDriven #Entrepreneurship #Leadership #WomenInTech #StartupFounder #SiliconValley #BusinessGrowth #Inspiration #SustainableFashion #EcoFriendly #SmartClothing #ConsciousConsumer #FashionRevolution
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    33 min