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Main lessons from Dror Har & Raf Baghian
Here is a simple summary of what Dror and Raf discussed in the podcast regarding software teams and budget management.
01. The shekel problem
Many tech companies in Israel get their funding in US Dollars, but they pay their local developers in Israeli Shekels. When the shekel is strong, their software costs go up by 20% automatically.
"With the shekel getting expensive, hiring software developers locally has simply become superexpensive and unsustainable. The price has risen to a level that is too high to justify." — Dror Har
02. The 4 tech hubs
To help companies build software on budget, Globaldev opened offices in four strategic countries. Each location has its own benefits:
ARMENIA
Fast Hiring & Simple Communication: Armenian tech culture is very friendly and matches perfectly with work styles in Israel. We can find great engineers very quickly in Yerevan.
UKRAINE
Large Talent Pool & High Skill: We have a very large team of highly skilled developers here. They are very used to working with international companies.
POLAND
European Union (EU) Standards: Perfect English skills and a great location. It is ideal if you need a physical office in Warsaw where your team can meet.
VIETNAM
Save Big on Capacity: Vietnam has a massive population and strong government support for IT. The talent we find here is hard-working and very budget-friendly.
03. Honest timelines
Dror Har explains that many agencies promise to find you a developer in 2 weeks. This is usually not true or leads to bad hires.
To build a high-quality team that stays with you for years, a realistic timeline is 6 to 8 weeks. This time includes finding the best CVs, conducting technical tests, and allowing the developer to finish their notice period at their previous job.