In this second episode of the Latam Bitcoin Report, Maciej Cepnik sits down with Hugo “Don Chambitas” Hernández, a veteran tech recruiter who built a brand around open-salary job posts and now runs a recruitment agency matching LatAm developers with US companies. We dig into what actually gets you hired remotely, how AI is reshaping junior roles, and Hugo’s path into México’s Bitcoin scene, especially Mérida’s community, and the upcoming Mayan Bitcoin Conference.

00:00 Introduction to Don Chambitas
07:15 The Evolution of Remote Work and Recruitment
12:37 Coaching and Supporting Developers
17:23 The Advantages and Disadvantages of Remote Work
22:15 The Importance of English Proficiency in Mexico
25:40 The Future of Remote Work and AI
30:26 Tips for Securing Remote Work
35:36 The Role of Open Source in Developer Visibility
37:59 Hugo's Journey into Bitcoin
44:01 The Bitcoin Community in Merida
51:39 Financial Education and Bitcoin Adoption

Show Notes: 

✅ Follow Don Chambitas on X: x.com/DonChambitas 
✅ Follow Aureo on X: x.com/AureoBitcoin 
✅ Buy and Sell Bitcoin in Mexico: aureobitcoin.com 
✅Buy a ticket for the Mayan Bitcoin conference: 

Use AUREOBITCOIN for a 10% discount on your ticket. 

https://live.eventtia.com/es/mayanbitcoinconference/tickets

In the inaugural episode of the Bitcoin Latam Report, Maciej Cepnik interviews Gustavo Flores, CEO of Aureo, discussing the evolving landscape of Bitcoin in Latin America. They explore Aureo's mission to promote Bitcoin as a savings technology, the challenges of custody solutions, security concerns for Bitcoin holders in the region, and the importance of building a developer community. The conversation also touches on navigating regulations in Latin America and the future of Bitcoin technology and services.

• 00:00 Introducing Gustavo
• 01:40 Aureo's Rebranding and Mission Shift
• 05:41 Building Trust and Reputation in Bitcoin Ventures
• 09:16 Security Challenges for Bitcoin Holders in Latin America
• 13:57 Financialization of Bitcoin: Opportunities and Challenges
• 17:45 Future of Bitcoin Technology and Development
• 22:20 Developing Bitcoin Talent in Mexico
• 25:26 Building Profitable Bitcoin Companies
• 27:57 The Evolution of Bitcoin in Mexico
• 30:14 Navigating Legal Challenges in Bitcoin
• 36:31 Aureo's Future Plans and Innovations
• 42:09 Cultural Reflections on Living in Mexico

This podcast is part of the Aureo Media Network.

Buy and Sell Bitcoin in Mexico with Aureobitcoin.com

Maciej Cepnik is the CMO at Aureo.