The talent marketplace is broken.
The demand for designers & developers has never been higher. FAANGs are throwing insane offers at top talent. And all that’s left for many startups is scraps: boot camp grads & budget agencies.
That scarcity is not a new phenomenon. When I left Google in 2015 to start freelancing, I charged $300 an hour for design & development work.
Are they just that good?
The truth is, you're paying $300, not because they produce value at that rate, but because they're paying $3K in Brooklyn rent. Not because they're worth $250K+ a year, but because Google will pay them that without blinking an eye.
If you're going to compete, you need to find another way to scale your team than freelancers.
I'm James Knight, cofounder and Chief Nerd at No Nerds No Problem.
In 2021, we created Nerds-as-a-Service to help startups like yours scale with top-notch talent from across the globe. Since then, we’ve built a team of 20+ world-class Product, Design, and Development Nerds, blending onshore leadership with nearshore execution. A team that’s waiting to help you delight your customers with new features, blow through your growth targets, and impress your investors along the way.
Let's chat: calendly.com/nonerds
Email me: james@nonerds.com