AI Automation Without the Hype. Real Nearshore Workflows That Scale | 🎙 The Nearshore Cafe Podcast

Описание: Welcome to The Nearshore Cafe Podcast, hosted by Brian Samson and sponsored by 💻 Plugg Technologies (plugg.tech), a nearshore talent partner connecting U.S. companies with English-speaking software engineers and digital talent across Latin America.

In this episode, Brian sits down with Marvin Martinez, CEO and Founder of Bandsaw AI, to break down how businesses are practically implementing AI today. They explore the difference between automation, AI tools, and AI agents, why most workflows don’t need complex agents, and how founders can scale operations without adding headcount.

Marvin shares real-world use cases from social media automation and lead generation to CRM workflows and operational mapping along with insights on AI adoption in Latin America and what it’s like building an AI-driven company from Managua, Nicaragua.

🎧 If you’re a founder, operator, or business leader exploring AI automation, nearshoring, or scaling smarter in 2026, this episode is a must-watch.

Sponsored by Plugg Technologies 👉 https://www.plugg.tech

Learn more about Bandsaw AI 👉 https://bandsaw.ai/

⏱️ Chapters

00:00 – Welcome & Episode Overview
00:55 – Introducing Marvin Martinez & Bandsaw AI
01:48 – What Bandsaw AI Does (ROI Over AI Hype)
03:57 – Understanding the AI Hype Problem
06:27 – AI Tools vs Automation vs AI Agents
08:53 – No-Code, Automation Platforms & n8n
10:58 – What Is an AI Agent (Really)?
12:58 – Zapier vs n8n: When to Use Each
13:22 – Ideal Customers for Bandsaw AI
14:29 – AI vs Virtual Assistants
16:57 – Automating LinkedIn Content at Scale
20:06 – AI for Social Media Posting
22:52 – AI-Powered Lead Generation & CRMs
26:27 – AI Adoption in Latin America
28:34 – Living & Working in Managua, Nicaragua
30:28 – Food, Culture & Lifestyle in Nicaragua
31:41 – Closing Thoughts & Takeaways

🎙️ Host

Brian Samson – Host, The Nearshore Cafe Podcast
Sponsor: 💻 Plugg Technologies
Website: https://www.plugg.tech

🎙️ Guest

Marvin Martinez
CEO & Founder, Bandsaw AI
Website: https://bandsaw.ai/

🎙️ Sponsored by Plugg Technologies

Connecting U.S. companies with vetted software engineers and digital talent across Latin America.
Website: https://www.plugg.tech

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