In a global economy defined by speed, talent, and borderless opportunity, the most powerful infrastructure is no longer physical — it is human. In this compelling episode of the Julio Veríssimo Live Show, Julio sits down with Brian Samson, founder of Plugg Technologies, to explore how nearshoring is reshaping the connection between Latin American talent and high-growth U.S. companies.
Brian’s journey is built at the intersection of entrepreneurship, venture building, and global workforce transformation. With over 11 years in nearshoring across Latin America, including time living in Argentina and building companies serving the U.S. market, he has dedicated his career to unlocking cross-border human potential.
His entrepreneurial track record reflects deep execution and scale: raising $2M as a founder, growing a company to 80 team members, and repeatedly building ventures from $0 to $4M ARR. Before founding Plugg Technologies, Brian held senior leadership roles including Department Head at Lending Club during its pre-IPO phase (later IPO at a $10B valuation) and served on the executive team at Sosh, which was later acquired by Postmates and ultimately Uber.
🔍 Meet Brian Samson on Julio Verissimo Live Show & JV VIBES RADIO
As a General Partner at Hang10X Capital, a micro-private equity firm, he has also backed dozens of investments, bringing a strategic lens to scaling companies and identifying high-performing talent ecosystems. He is a UCLA Anderson MBA graduate and has served as Head of Talent four times across VC-backed tech companies, shaping teams in some of the most competitive environments in Silicon Valley.
💡 His philosophy is bold yet practical:
“We don’t just connect companies to talent — we build the infrastructure that allows growth to scale beyond borders. True global expansion requires aligned systems, trusted leadership, and operational clarity. If a company depends entirely on a single market or a single way of working, growth eventually becomes the very thing that limits its global potential”
But beyond business, Brian’s story is rooted in purpose. Together with his wife, he is a licensed foster parent and has adopted a baby girl out of foster care. Today, they are raising two toddlers and a Boston Terrier puppy while living in Oahu, embracing island life after growing up in Chicago as a lifelong Cubs fan.
At the core of his mission, Brian wakes up every day driven by a single vision: to connect the extraordinary talent across the Americas with hyper-growth companies in the United States — building bridges where geography once created barriers.
This upcoming episode promises to be a masterclass in resilience, product strategy, and future-ready leadership. 🚀
In this conversation, Julio and Brian explore:
- The future of nearshoring and global talent ecosystems
- Building companies across borders and cultures
- Venture scaling from zero to exponential growth
- The evolution of talent leadership in tech
- Purpose-driven entrepreneurship beyond profit
💡 This is more than a business discussion — it is a reflection on how the modern world is being rebuilt through people, connectivity, and opportunity without borders.
🎧 Why You Should Listen
Whether you are a founder, investor, operator, or talent leader, this episode reveals how the future of work is being shaped across the Americas — where distance is no longer a limitation, but a strategic advantage.
Don’t miss this brilliant conversation with Brian Samson— 🚀
🎧✨ Tune in and be part of an inspiring journey where voices truly inspire and ideas ignite.
Only on Julio Verissimo Live Show and JV VIBES RADIO — Where global leaders meet visionary conversations. 🌟
📅 When & Where to Watch
📍 Live on LinkedIn, YouTube, and Instagram
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