Trusted by US Startups & Growing Companies

We Staff Teams, Build Software, and Grow Revenue for US Companies.

From dedicated nearshore AI developers to full product launches and growth systems — AILUM is the single partner US companies use instead of managing six vendors. Teams start in 5-7 days. 500+ active users across our own SaaS.

500+ active users on our own SaaS
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Built by a team that ships its own SaaS

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Why AILUM

Why Do US Companies Choose AILUM Over Marketplaces and Agencies?

US companies choose AILUM because it replaces six separate vendors with one accountable partner: staffing, software development, automation, marketing, and consulting under one roof. Unlike talent marketplaces such as Toptal or Turing, AILUM provides integrated execution — not just résumés.

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One Accountable Partner — Not Six Vendors

Unlike talent marketplaces such as Toptal or Turing, AILUM provides staffing, software development, automation, and marketing as one integrated partner. How we compare to Toptal and other alternatives →

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We Operate Our Own SaaS Products (500+ Active Users)

AILUM operates two SaaS products with over 500 active users, built with the same team and process used for client projects.

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Nearshore Quality at 40-55% Below US Rates

AILUM's nearshore teams become operational within 5-7 business days and cost 40-55% less than equivalent US-based roles. AILUM engineers are based in Latin America, work EST and PST time zones, and follow US development standards including Agile, CI/CD, and code reviews. See the exact numbers in our Nearshore Cost Calculator →

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Month-to-Month — No Lock-in Contracts

AILUM engagements are month-to-month with no lock-in contracts; team members are replaced within 5 business days at no cost if needed.

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Cost breakdown

How Much Does Nearshore AI Staffing Cost vs Hiring in the US?

A senior AI developer in the US averages $120,000-$180,000 per year before benefits and overhead. AILUM's nearshore dedicated model delivers equivalent senior talent working US time zones at 40-55% less total cost, with no recruiting fees and no long-term commitment.

RoleUS avg. salaryAILUM nearshoreSavings
Senior AI Developer $120-180K/yr from $60K/yr ~50%
Full-Stack Developer $110-160K/yr from $54K/yr ~52%
DevOps Engineer $115-165K/yr from $58K/yr ~50%
How we work

The AILUM Growth System

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Diagnose

Audit your stack, team, and bottlenecks.

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Prioritize

Rank what moves revenue first.

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Build

Ship working code every 5 days.

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Launch

Go live with real users.

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Measure

Track outcomes, not vanity metrics.

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Optimize

Iterate on what the data shows.

Every AILUM engagement follows the same 6-phase system: Diagnose, Prioritize, Build, Launch, Measure, Optimize — whether the deliverable is a team, a product, or a growth engine.

Selected work

Companies We've Built and Grown.

AI-Powered SaaS Platform
Software Development

AI-Powered SaaS Platform

A production SaaS with 500+ active users, built with an AI-accelerated workflow.

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MVP for a Funded Startup
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MVP for a Funded Startup

Validated idea to working MVP in 4 weeks, ready to raise investment.

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AI Staffing

Nearshore AI Team

Dedicated nearshore engineers aligned to US time zones at 50% lower cost.

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Digital Transformation for SMB
AI Automation

Digital Transformation for SMB

Automated sales and operations workflows, cutting manual work by 40%.

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An idea that needs validation?

Your MVP working in 4 weeks

4-Week Software Factory is our intensive program for startups that need to validate their idea, attract investment, or go to market with exceptional speed and a controlled budget.

Week 1

Discovery & Validation

We map your idea, define the core problem, and lock the MVP scope that proves value fastest.

Week 2

Design & Architecture

UX flows, UI, and a scalable technical foundation — built AI-accelerated, reviewed by senior engineers.

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Build in Production

Functional features shipped every 5 days. You test real software, not slide decks.

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Launch & Iterate

We ship to real users, instrument analytics, and hand you a product ready to attract investment.

FAQ

Common Questions from US Companies

How fast can AILUM staff a nearshore team?
AILUM's nearshore teams become operational within 5-7 business days and cost 40-55% less than equivalent US-based roles. There are no recruiting fees and no long-term commitment.
How much do AILUM nearshore developers cost compared to hiring in the US?
A senior AI developer in the US averages $120,000-$180,000 per year before benefits and overhead. AILUM's nearshore dedicated model delivers equivalent senior talent working US time zones at 40-55% less total cost.
Where are AILUM engineers based and what standards do they follow?
AILUM engineers are based in Latin America, work EST and PST time zones, and follow US development standards including Agile, CI/CD, and code reviews. You work with a dedicated team, not a rotating marketplace.
Is AILUM a talent marketplace like Toptal or Turing?
Unlike talent marketplaces such as Toptal or Turing, AILUM provides staffing, software development, automation, and marketing as one integrated partner. You get integrated execution and one accountable point of contact, not just résumés.
Are there long-term contracts or lock-in?
AILUM engagements are month-to-month with no lock-in contracts; team members are replaced within 5 business days at no cost if needed. You can scale up or down as your roadmap changes.
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