Building an Efficient Remote Talent Network with Telescope Co-Founders Max and Adam 

In this episode of The Next Next, host Jason Jacobs welcomes Max and Adam, co-founders and co-CEOs of Telescoped, a company connecting top remote software engineers in Latin America with U.S. tech startups. They discuss their journey, the problems they identified in the global talent market, and how their unique business model and trust network address these issues. The conversation also covers the impact of AI on recruiting, how they leverage AI agents, and their approach to work-life balance and building a sustainable business. The episode concludes with insights into their company culture, future goals, and the broader implications of their model for the tech industry. 

00:00 Introduction to The Next Next 

03:33 Meet Max and Adam: The Minds Behind Telescoped 

04:59 The Genesis of Telescoped 

09:00 Challenges in Remote Hiring 

12:29 Telescoped's Unique Business Model 

20:25 The Role of AI in Recruitment 

27:59 Collaborative AI Agents for Better Outcomes 

28:47 Building the AI-Powered System 

30:25 Challenges in AI Implementation 

32:04 AI in Go-to-Market Strategies 

36:30 Future of Work with AI 

42:33 Global Network and Impact 

45:34 Work-Life Balance and Company Culture

52:06 Conclusion and Call to Action