Howdy.com

Howdy helps US top tech companies hire and retain software developers in LATAM.

1304 E Cesar Chavez St, Austin, Texas 78702, United States

https://www.howdy.com

Howdy.com Overview

Number of Employees: 100 - 249

Minimal Budget: Inquire

Average Hourly Rate: Inquire

Year Founded: 2018

Founded in 2018 in Austin, Texas, Howdy.com emerged to solve a pressing challenge: the shortage of technical talent in the U.S. Its founder, Jacqueline Samira, saw a wealth of top-tier software engineers thriving across Latin America and believed that bridging this gap could empower both U.S. businesses and LatAm professionals. With deep gritshaped by early career pivots from economics to tech sales after the 2008 financial crashshe launched Howdy to deliver great talent [that] has no borders, positioning humanity and transparency at the heart of global hiring.

Jacqueline was soon joined by Frank Licea, cofounder and CTO, who brought firsthand insight into the pitfalls of traditional offshoring. After witnessing "empathy gaps" and misaligned incentives when working with offshore vendors, Frank cofounded Howdy to flip the scriptbuilding nearshore collaboration rooted in trust, fairness, and shared ownership. He explains that they designed Howdy so remote teams arent outsiders but integral parts of the team, ensuring transparent margins and equitable compensation that reflect the value delivered.

Together, Jacqueline and Frank steered Howdy through Y Combinators Winter 2021 startup accelerator, igniting rapid growth and innovation. Guided by their leadership, Howdy has scaled into one of the fastestgrowing private tech staffing companies in the U.S., earning spots on the Inc. 5000 lists in both 2023 and 2024, and ranking among Forbes Americas Best Startup Employers in 2024.

Today, Howdy powers a new standard in nearshore hiringoffering a fully managed, all-in-one solution that handles recruiting, payroll, benefits, equipment, compliance, and workspace. Clients don't just get a developer; they gain dedicated team members who are fully invested in our success, a culture of collaboration that drives measurable impact.