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01Field Note · Software startup · Sri Lanka · 2021–2024 · Case study
From 15 to 80 Engineers: Rebuilding a Software Company
How structured recruitment, training, engineering guardrails, automation, and leadership supported a software company’s reported growth from 15 to 80 engineers.
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When AI Weakens the Case for Capacity-Only Outsourcing
Why software partners built around staff augmentation may need to shift from selling headcount to delivering expertise, acceleration, and accountable outcomes.
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