Bitcoin Latam Report
Hosted by Maciej Cepnik, a Canadian who moved to Mexico and is a Bitcoin entrepreneur, this show features English-language interviews with Bitcoin founders, builders, and operators across the entire Latin American region. From Mexico City to Buenos Aires, we dig into how Bitcoin is used for payments, remittances, mining, and regulation, along with the hard lessons, tactics, and opportunities shaping the LatAm ecosystem.
Bitcoin Latam Report
EP#2 Don Chambitas on Building a Tech Recruitment Agency Before Everyone Else & Bitcoin in México
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In this second episode of the Latam Bitcoin Report, Maciej Cepnik sits down with Hugo “Don Chambitas” Hernández, a veteran tech recruiter who built a brand around open-salary job posts and now runs a recruitment agency matching LatAm developers with US companies. We dig into what actually gets you hired remotely, how AI is reshaping junior roles, and Hugo’s path into México’s Bitcoin scene, especially Mérida’s community, and the upcoming Mayan Bitcoin Conference.
00:00 Introduction to Don Chambitas
07:15 The Evolution of Remote Work and Recruitment
12:37 Coaching and Supporting Developers
17:23 The Advantages and Disadvantages of Remote Work
22:15 The Importance of English Proficiency in Mexico
25:40 The Future of Remote Work and AI
30:26 Tips for Securing Remote Work
35:36 The Role of Open Source in Developer Visibility
37:59 Hugo's Journey into Bitcoin
44:01 The Bitcoin Community in Merida
51:39 Financial Education and Bitcoin Adoption
Show Notes:
✅ Follow Don Chambitas on X: x.com/DonChambitas
✅ Follow Aureo on X: x.com/AureoBitcoin
✅ Buy and Sell Bitcoin in Mexico: aureobitcoin.com
✅Buy a ticket for the Mayan Bitcoin conference:
Use AUREOBITCOIN for a 10% discount on your ticket.
https://live.eventtia.com/es/mayanbitcoinconference/tickets