Acendeo, a nearshore staffing company based in Salt Lake City, is changing how US companies scale their tech teams by eliminating recruiting fees, upfront costs, and lengthy hiring cycles. The company connects businesses with pre-vetted software engineers, data analysts, and AI specialists across Latin America, offering a faster and more predictable way to hire talent that works in US time zones.
“To realize the full potential of your technology roadmap, you need the right people building it. What do you care if they're in Pittsburgh or São Paulo? If they can do the job and they're great for it, why not save the money?” said Brad Webb, Co-founder and CTO of Acendeo.
While nearshore hiring was once viewed as a temporary fix, Acendeo positions it as a core strategy. Webb noted that Latin American engineering talent has caught up to and often exceeds domestic standards, and the timezone alignment—within zero to two hours of major US time zones—means developers participate fully in standups, sprint planning, and daily collaboration rather than operating as disconnected contractors.
Acendeo's model allows companies to share their tech stack and requirements, interview only pre-vetted candidates, and onboard in two weeks or less. A single all-inclusive monthly rate covers contracts, payroll, equipment, and compliance. The company also backs each placement with a risk-free replacement guarantee.
“Our approach has always been about building relationships that last, not just filling a seat,” said Nelso Villamizar, VP of Strategic Operations at Acendeo, who has managed operations across more than 20 countries. “When a client trusts us with their hiring, we treat that as a long-term partnership. That's how a single engagement turns into a 10-person team, and how a first-time client becomes a repeat one.”
Acendeo serves companies in tech & SaaS, finance & fintech, healthcare & medtech, e-commerce & retail, and media & entertainment. Clients typically save 30–40% compared to the fully loaded cost of a US tech hire. The company offers roles including backend, frontend, and fullstack developers, as well as AI developers, data engineers, and data scientists.
For businesses looking to scale engineering teams without recruiting fees or months of searching, Acendeo provides a streamlined alternative. More information is available at Acendeo's contact page.
