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15 Years of International Hiring in Tech: From Rare to Essential w/ Pedro Caetano, Bridge351

Pedro Caetano has spent 15 years in international tech recruitment — and he's seen it all. From when hiring internationally was rare and risky, to when it became essential for tech companies to survive and scale. In this episode, Pedro shares: → When it actually makes sense to hire internationally (and when it doesn't) → How the tech market evolved and changed the rules of international hiring → What to do when an international hire goes wrong → How to adapt international recruitment in the AI era Pedro is Executive Director at Bridge351, an IT outsourcing and nearshore company with presence in Portugal, Belgium, Luxembourg, and Denmark. He started as a Business Manager in 2010, moved to international projects in 2016, and co-founded Bridge351 in 2021. This is a conversation about strategy, evolution, mistakes, and what really works when hiring across borders.