The Traditional Pipeline
Slow, expensive, with high lock-ins
45 to 90 development days spent searching, reviewing CVs, and technical vetting.
Up to $25k recruiter commissions or flat platform fees regardless of candidate success.
Overhead liabilities like local healthcare, workspaces, hardware, and complex payroll structures.
Out-of-sync timezones forcing late night communication and delayed deployment hotfixes.
RESULT: HIGH FRICTION, BLOATED RUNWAY BUDGETS