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Once you understand the process of getting the best value for money from an augmented team, what’s not to like? You are able to fill in the crucial ‘missing pieces’ in your core team while maximizing productivity and getting projects off the ground—and in a cost-effective manner, at that. But while it’s true that the right outsourcing partner is an invaluable asset to your business, approaching the extended team model with misaligned expectations and rushing into it unprepared can introduce substantial risks of failures, additional costs, and loss of time.
So, what can you do? Well, I don’t have a foolproof recipe for success to share with you, I’m afraid. But I can tell you the 9 greatest mistakes I’ve seen in over 20 years in the outsourcing industry. The kind of mistakes you want to stay away from when you engage with an offshore partner.
[00:00] Intro
[2:01] Thinking a fixed-price project is the safest move
[6:24] Thinking that the requirements can be built on the fly with no clear roadmap
[8:18] Building your site on a proprietary framework, CMS, or platform that is developed & owned by your software provider
[11:04] Not having access to your source code on a regular basis
[12:02] Looking for an outsourcing vendor that will blindly execute software development
[14:51] Believing that doubling the team size will double the output in a linear fashion
[17:05] Treating the outsourced resources as a different team separate from your company
[18:35] Confusing price with value
[20:40] A Startup special: Thinking that there is such a thing as a free lunch. Work for equity deals
Need to grow your team and expand your software development capabilities with a reliable tech partner by your side? Visit www.arcanys.com.
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Once you understand the process of getting the best value for money from an augmented team, what’s not to like? You are able to fill in the crucial ‘missing pieces’ in your core team while maximizing productivity and getting projects off the ground—and in a cost-effective manner, at that. But while it’s true that the right outsourcing partner is an invaluable asset to your business, approaching the extended team model with misaligned expectations and rushing into it unprepared can introduce substantial risks of failures, additional costs, and loss of time.
So, what can you do? Well, I don’t have a foolproof recipe for success to share with you, I’m afraid. But I can tell you the 9 greatest mistakes I’ve seen in over 20 years in the outsourcing industry. The kind of mistakes you want to stay away from when you engage with an offshore partner.
[00:00] Intro
[2:01] Thinking a fixed-price project is the safest move
[6:24] Thinking that the requirements can be built on the fly with no clear roadmap
[8:18] Building your site on a proprietary framework, CMS, or platform that is developed & owned by your software provider
[11:04] Not having access to your source code on a regular basis
[12:02] Looking for an outsourcing vendor that will blindly execute software development
[14:51] Believing that doubling the team size will double the output in a linear fashion
[17:05] Treating the outsourced resources as a different team separate from your company
[18:35] Confusing price with value
[20:40] A Startup special: Thinking that there is such a thing as a free lunch. Work for equity deals
Need to grow your team and expand your software development capabilities with a reliable tech partner by your side? Visit www.arcanys.com.
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Scaling a tech business comes with unique challenges—scarce resources, limited technical expertise, and high stakes. But what if your tech partner was also an investor with skin in the game? In this webinar hosted by InHouse Ventures' Elliot Spiegel, I join founders Mark Nimco (PaymentLogic) and Cameron Hope (Hirehood) to explore the transformative potential of tech equity. We all share how this hands-on investment model fills critical technical gaps, aligns with long-term visions, and delivers real, measurable results. This episode was first published on the Inhouse Ventures website: https://www.inhouseventures.com.au/ Subscribe to the Smarter Software Outsourcing show for actionable insights to better hire and manage offshore tech teams, even when you are on the go. Need to grow your team and expand your software development capabilities with a reliable tech partner by your side? Visit https://ventures.arcanys.com/ or connect with Arcanys Ventures co-founder Fred on LinkedIn ➡️ https://linkedin.com/in/fredjoye…
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In this episode, I’m joined by Andy Hilliard, CEO of Accelerance, to discuss how outsourcing has transformed—from a few dominant players to an explosion of new service providers. Together, we’ll explore why authenticity and relationship-building are now critical, how to cut through the noise, and what costly mistakes to avoid. If you’re involved in outsourcing, or even just considering it, this episode is a must-listen. Subscribe to the Smarter Software Outsourcing show for actionable insights to better hire and manage offshore tech teams, even when you are on the go. Need to grow your team and expand your software development capabilities with a reliable tech partner by your side? Visit https://www.arcanys.com/ or connect with Arcanys co-founder Fred on LinkedIn ➡️ https://linkedin.com/in/fredjoye…
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1 35. REPOST: Tips for raising funds and attracting investors with Fred (w/ Sevan Tuna of The Bottom Line) 37:28
In this episode of The Bottom Line Podcast, I join host Sevan Tuna to delve into the unique investment approach at Arcanys Ventures. We explore how our model blends talent provision with equity participation, creating new opportunities for tech startups. I also share insights on startup valuations, the pivotal role of effective founders, and the challenges of raising capital in today’s economic environment. It’s a conversation packed with practical advice and industry insights. Thanks for tuning in—I hope you enjoy our discussion! This episode was first published on The Bottom Line Podcast https://www.alexanderspencer.com.au/the-bottom-line/ Predictable B2B Success Podcast: https://www.alexanderspencer.com.au/the-bottom-line/ & its host , Sevan Tuna https://www.linkedin.com/in/sevantuna/ Get in touch with me: LinkedIn: /fredjoye Email: fred@arcanys.com Website: https://www.arcanys.com…
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I had the pleasure of joining Vinay Koshy on his podcast, Predictable B2B Success. We explored the competitive landscape of software development outsourcing and how Arcanys stands out by focusing on company culture and community. This episode is filled with valuable insights on navigating the software outsourcing industry, driving innovation, and making a positive impact on the tech community. I hope you enjoy our discussion! Thanks for tuning in! This episode was first published on the Predictable B2B Success Podcast: https://www.sproutworth.com/software-... Predictable B2B Success Podcast: https://www.sproutworth.com/ & its host and Sproutworth founder, Vinay Koshy / vinaykoshy Get in touch with me: LinkedIn: /fredjoye Email: fred@arcanys.com Website: https://www.arcanys.com…
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1 33. REPOST: Building an Outsourcing Ecosystem for Software Engineers – with Fred Joye of Arcanys Ventures (w/ Derek Gallimore of Outsource Accelerator) 41:30
In another engaging discussion, I recently had the pleasure of joining Derek Gallimore on The Outsource Accelerator Podcast. We delved into the dynamic world of outsourcing, focusing on how Arcanys fosters a healthy work culture and how Arcanys Ventures supports startups through strategic investments. This episode is packed with valuable insights on building an outsourcing ecosystem and making a meaningful community impact. I hope you enjoy our conversation as much as I did. You can listen to the full episode here. Thank you for tuning in! This episode was first published on the Outsource Accelerator Podcast https://www.outsourceaccelerator.com/podcast/building-an-outsourcing-ecosystem-for-software-engineers-with-fred-joye-of-arcanys-ventures/ Outsource Accelerator Podcast https://www.outsourceaccelerator.com/source/podcasts/ & its host and OA founder, Derek Gallimore https://www.linkedin.com/in/derek-gallimore/ Get in touch with me: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/fredjoye Email : fred@arcanys.com Website: https://www.arcanys.com…
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1 32. REPOST: Enabling startup growth through innovative outsourcing and investment with Frederic Joye of Arcanys (w/ Jürgen Strauss) 40:29
In another interesting chat I had recently, Jürgen Strauss of InnovaBuzz invited me to discuss my journey from a stable corporate finance career in Switzerland to the world of software development outsourcing in Cebu, Philippines. I quite enjoyed sharing with him our unique approach at Arcanys Ventures, combining tech outsourcing with strategic investments to help startups grow. And we even touched a bit on how my business partner and I cultivate a positive work culture at Arcanys, reflecting the overall long-term vision behind our initiatives. Hope you enjoy listening to our friendly discussion! This episode was first published on The InnovaBuzz Podcast: https://innovabiz.com.au/podcast/fred-joye-innovabuzz-618/ InnovaBuzz Podcast: https://innovabiz.com.au/ & its host, Jürgen Strauss https://au.linkedin.com/in/jurgenstrauss Get in touch with me: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/fredjoye Email : fred@arcanys.com Website: https://www.arcanys.com…
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1 31. REPOST: Building high performance software dev teams with Fred of Arcanys (w/ Dean Denny) 1:09:46
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In this episode of the Smarter Outsourcing Podcast, Fred welcomes Jon Darbyshire, a visionary leader and serial entrepreneur who's made a great impact in the world of business process management. Jon talks about SmartSuite's unconventional software outsourcing journey by cultivating remote-first collaboration across 6 distributed teams. 00:00 Intro 03:40 You started with a comprehensive product at SmartSuite instead of an MVP. How did this approach shape your go-to-market strategy and the company's growth trajectory? 08:01 How did you have enough confidence in your product's potential to forgo building an MVP and instead invest in fully developing it from the start? 10:35 How did partnering with six providers to build a diverse and remote development team shape SmartSuite's competitive edge? How does the daily collaboration with multiple providers work? 14:01 How have your investments in various companies shaped your perspective on running SmartSuite, and what key lessons have you taken from these experiences? 17:14 What was the thought process behind SmartSuite, and how does it contribute to building a strong culture and enhance intergenerational collaboration? 21:13 How did you incorporate and represent the diverse cultures of your clients into a unified interface and user experience? 23:01How did you select the individuals you wanted to work with, and why is the ability to build personal connections with them so important? 25:43 You're offering equity to vendors in SmartSuite. What led you to choose this business model, and what makes you believe it represents the future for startups? 29:50 Have you seen more and more startups following this model since you started almost four years ago? 32:37How did you handle the cross-cultural environment while working with six different providers from various countries? How well do the teams collaborate with each other? 34:35 A lot of companies that initially adopted remote work due to Covid now bring their teams back to the office for improved cohesion and collaboration, and stronger company culture. What's your perspective on that? Subscribe to the Smarter Software Outsourcing show for actionable insights to better hire and manage offshore tech teams, even when you are on the go. Need to grow your team and expand your software development capabilities with a reliable tech partner by your side? Visit https://www.arcanys.com/ or connect with Arcanys co-founder Fred on LinkedIn ➡️ https://linkedin.com/in/fredjoye…
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1 29. REPOST: Helping employees feel great about themselves with Frederic Joye from Arcanys (with Daniel Abebe) 44:44
A few months ago, Daniel invited me to talk about how culture, although not quite measurable, plays a significant role in the success and failure of a business. It was great being on the other side of the podcast fence, if you will. I loved having Daniel rack my brain a little bit about what culture means for Arcanys, and how it has evolved now that most of us are working remotely. I hope you enjoy listening as much as we have enjoyed recording it! This episode was first published on The Remote-Culture Podcast: https://www.remote-culture.com/1485994/11632390-1-helping-employees-feel-great-about-themselves-with-frederic-joye-from-arcanys Remote-Culture Podcast https://www.remote-culture.com/1485994 & its host, Daniel Abebe https://www.linkedin.com/in/abebedaniel/ Get in touch with me: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/fredjoye Email : fred@arcanys.com Website: https://www.arcanys.com…
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1 28. Outsourcing Story of Duet: Staff augmentation for a SaaS startup in the transportation landscape 19:55
In this episode of Outsourcing Stories, Fred exchanges with Jin Zhu to share their insights on where Duet Inc. has been struggling before the company worked with Arcanys, how the partnership has fared and how far the team has grown so far. Duet Inc. is a Silicon Valley startup with a simple yet powerful software solution designed for transportation service providers to improve their productivity. 00:24 About Duet, Inc. 01:12 Arcanys team overview 02:00 Start of the collaboration with Arcanys 03:08 Arcanys' role in achieving strategic goals 04:35 Value comparison: California Vs. Philippines 05:36 Distributed teams are changing the game07:11 Duet, Inc. x Arcanys: Daily collaboration 08:04 Project management: roles distribution 09:00 Travel perspectives to visit the Arcanys offshore team 10:46 The partnership's impact on Duet's business 11:16 Considerations for in-house Vs. outsourced team setups 15:08 Benefits of a Dedicated Team engagement model 17:26 Closing thoughts Subscribe to the Smarter Software Outsourcing show for actionable insights to better hire and manage offshore tech teams, even when you are on the go. Need to grow your team and expand your software development capabilities with a reliable tech partner by your side? Visit https://www.arcanys.com/ or connect with Arcanys co-founder Fred on LinkedIn ➡️ https://linkedin.com/in/fredjoye…
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1 27. REPOST: Offshore developers & tech scene updates from Fred Joye of Arcanys (with Derek Gallimore) 36:49
A few weeks ago, I was invited to Derek Gallimore's show, The Outsource Accelerator Podcast. Derek is a serial entrepreneur and the founder of Outsource Accelerator, which he often describes as the 'Alibaba of outsourcing', providing the gateway for businesses to connect with outsourcing suppliers. In early 2022, I sat with Derek to study how the pandemic changed the outsourcing landscape and how the supply and demand for software developers were evolving (you can find that episode in the show notes if you missed it). Of course, a lot has changed since then, and we're discussing how in today's episode. We're also looking at the latest tech scene updates, outsourcing market trends for 2023, and what sets offshoring in the Philippines apart from other countries. I hope you enjoy listening as much as we have enjoyed recording it! This episode was first published on The Outsource Accelerator Podcast: https://www.outsourceaccelerator.com/podcast/offshore-developers-tech-scene-updates-from-fred-joye-of-arcanys/ Outsource Accelerator Podcast https://www.outsourceaccelerator.com/source/podcasts/ & its host and OA founder, Derek Gallimore https://www.linkedin.com/in/derek-gallimore/ Get in touch with me: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/fredjoye Email : fred@arcanys.com Website: https://www.arcanys.com…
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1 26. Outsourcing story of BloomLocal: A scalable solution for florists to market their online services 19:43
Steve France, CEO of BloomLocal, sat down with Arcanys co-founder Frederic Joye to discuss his partnership with Arcanys, and how it propelled his startup company to build the software he needed — a scalable solution for small local florists to better market their online services. 0:00 Intro 0:43 What is BloomLocal? 3:06 Why did you pick Arcanys? 4:21 How did it start and when? 6:01 How is your team doing so far? 7:29 How does Arcanys senior architect help you? 9:01 What does your Arcanys team allow you to do? 10:14 Could you explain the benefits of the Arcanys work for equity program? 12:14 Were you coming to visit Arcanys team in the office in Cebu before the pandemic? 13:18 How the collaboration with has impacted your business? 14:25 Could you have achieved the same results with in-house developers? Subscribe to the Smarter Software Outsourcing show for actionable insights to better hire and manage offshore tech teams, even when you are on the go. Need to grow your team and expand your software development capabilities with a reliable tech partner by your side? Visit https://www.arcanys.com/ or connect with Arcanys co-founder Fred on LinkedIn ➡️ https://linkedin.com/in/fredjoye…
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Discover how Koobani CEO Geoff Robinson partnering up with a passionate, tight-knit teamof Software Development experts from Arcanys has unlocked Koobani’s full potential and helped them reach spectacular growth—eventually becoming a market leader in the B2B Sales space. 0:00 Intro to “Outsourcing story of Koobani: A full suite of B2B solutions and provider of technology services” 6:19 How is the team working for you? 7:25 How is the attrition in your team? 9:27 Why Arcanys? 11:02 How is your team doing so far? 27:15 How and when did the collaboration start? 35:57 How would you say this collaboration affects your business? 39:39 Could you have achieved the same results with in-house developers? 45:26 Any last words about your collaboration with us? Subscribe to the Smarter Software Outsourcing show for actionable insights to better hire and manage offshore tech teams, even when you are on the go. Need to grow your team and expand your software development capabilities with a reliable tech partner by your side? Visit https://www.arcanys.com/ or connect with Arcanys co-founder Fred on LinkedIn ➡️ https://linkedin.com/in/fredjoye…
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1 24. Outsourcing story of Albert: Driving employee engagement with a powerful white-label mobile app 18:36
Albert founder & CEO Antoine Vatar explains how Arcanys’ technical expertise, problem-solving skills, and human-first approach were key to propelling their app to greater heights and improve on the work of a previous agency significantly. 0:00 Intro to “Outsourcing story of Albert: Driving employee engagement with a powerful white-label mobile app” 0:57 What is Albert? 3:32 Why did you decide to work with Arcanys? 6:06 How is your team doing so far? 9:37 What does your Arcanys team allow you to do? 12:15 How often did you visit the Arcanys team before the pandemic? 13:38 How the collaboration with Arcanys is impacting your business? 14:58 Could you have achieved the same results with in-house developers? Subscribe to the Smarter Software Outsourcing show for actionable insights to better hire and manage offshore tech teams, even when you are on the go. Need to grow your team and expand your software development capabilities with a reliable tech partner by your side? Visit https://www.arcanys.com/ or connect with Arcanys co-founder Fred on LinkedIn ➡️ https://linkedin.com/in/fredjoye…
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1 23. Outsourcing Story of Payment Logic: Building a powerful payment platform for Australian businesses 14:28
Payment Logic co-founder and CTO Mark Nimco explains how they became one of Australia’s fastest-growing technology companies with a 148% growth in 3 years thanks to the agility, skill, and dedication of their Arcanys resources. 0:00 Intro to “Outsourcing story of Payment Logic: Building a powerful payment platform for Australian businesses” 0:25 What is Payment Logic? 0:50 Before collaborating with Arcanys, how did you work? 1:17 How did you decide to work with Arcanys? 4:45 What results did you achieve when you started working with the Arcanys team? 6:21 Why did you pick a dedicated development team and not remote freelancers? 7:06 Where did you hear about Arcanys first? What picked your interest? 8:34 You sent a test to several companies in the Philippines. How did the Arcanys team do compared to the other teams? 9:10 Aside from technical skills, was it also different in terms of communication? 9:59 Can you describe how it is working with Arcanys? 12:07 How likely are you to recommend Arcanys? Subscribe to the Smarter Software Outsourcing show for actionable insights to better hire and manage offshore tech teams, even when you are on the go. Need to grow your team and expand your software development capabilities with a reliable tech partner by your side? Visit https://www.arcanys.com/ or connect with Arcanys co-founder Fred on LinkedIn ➡️ https://linkedin.com/in/fredjoye…
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