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Alex Kugell

Co-Founder of Trio
With over 10 years of experience in software outsourcing, Alex has assisted in building high-performance teams before co-founding Trio with his partner Daniel. Today he enjoys helping people hire the best software developers from Latin America and writing great content on how to do that!

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Alex Kugell

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22 min read

How to Build a Software Development Team (2026)

Building a software development team comes down to a clear sequence. First, you need to define what you’re building; then you make...

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12 min read

How to Hire Angular Developers in 2026

Although oftentimes overshadowed by React.js in terms of popularity, Angular has established itself as a viable solution for deploying highly usable visual...

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13 min read

How to Choose a Payment Orchestration Platform

It can be incredibly difficult to choose a payment orchestration platform. Staring at two or three platforms whose websites could have been...

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29 min read

How to Manage Remote Teams in 2026: The Complete Management Guide

Managing a remote development team comes down to clear outcomes instead of monitored activity, deliberate communication, and trust that doesn’t depend on...

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22 min read

Startup CTO: Roles, Responsibilities, and Challenges

Startup CTOs rarely get the spotlight they deserve. While a chief executive officer (CEO) makes many of the high-stakes business decisions, it...

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14 min read

iOS Developer Job Description: What to Know When Hiring

An iOS developer job description is your first step to choosing a qualified developer for your next project. The iOS App Store...

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19 min read

Cloud Technology: What Is Cloud Computing and How Does It Work?

Cloud technology and the cloud computing industry as a whole were valued at $738.2 billion in 2025 and are expected to reach...

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8 min read

US Spend Management Platforms: 5 Types in 2026

Spend management consolidated hard in 2026, with Capital One acquiring Brex for $5.15 billion and Ramp reaching a $44 billion valuation. However,...

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18 min read

HubSpot APIs: Complete Guide to Developing Your App

HubSpot APIs are at the heart of building flexible, data-driven solutions that connect marketing, sales, and customer management tools. Without the right...

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