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pre-built talent pods.

Get a vetted 2-4 person team - from developers to designers and PMs ready to start ASAP. No recruiting. No HR overhead. 100% Execution.

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Product Pod

Developer + Designer + PM

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Growth Pod

SDR + Marketer + Analyst

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Content Pod

Editor + Writer + Designer

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Data Pod

Analyst + Engineer + ML

Talent from 20+ African countries

Nigeria South Africa Kenya Egypt Ghana Morocco Ethiopia Tanzania Uganda Algeria Sudan Angola Mozambique Ivory Coast Cameroon DR Congo Senegal Zimbabwe Rwanda Zambia Botswana Namibia
React
Python
Node.js
TensorFlow
Docker
AWS
PyTorch
OpenAI
Kubernetes
TypeScript
React
Python
Node.js
TensorFlow
Docker
AWS
PyTorch
OpenAI
Kubernetes
TypeScript

Hiring one person takes 6 weeks.
You need a team yesterday.

Traditional Hiring

Post job → 200 applications
Screen → Interview → Negotiate
Onboard → Train → Hope they work out
Repeat 3-4 times for a full team
Reality
4-6 months to build a team

Freelancer Platforms

Coordinate 4 different people
Different timezones, quality levels
You're the project manager now
No accountability
Reality
Your full-time job is managing

HTA Talent Pods

Pre-vetted, ready-to-deploy teams
Already working together
We handle coordination & HR
One invoice, one point of contact
Reality
Team deployed in under 2 weeks

Choose your pod. Start shipping.

Product Development Pod

2 Full-Stack Developers, 1 Product Manager, 1 QA Tester

Build MVPs Fast

Ship features in 2-week sprints with dedicated developers

Quality Assured

Dedicated QA ensures bug-free releases

Get Started
Starting at $8.5k /mo

Growth Pod

1 SDR, 1 Growth Marketer, 1 Data Analyst

Pipeline Generation

Dedicated outreach and lead qualification

Data-Driven Campaigns

Analytics-backed marketing strategies

Get Started
Starting at $6.5k /mo

Design & Content Pod

1 UI/UX Designer, 1 Video Editor, 1 Content Writer

Brand Consistency

Cohesive visual identity across all touchpoints

Content Machine

Weekly deliverables for social, blog, and video

Get Started
Starting at $5.5k /mo

Customer Success Pod

2 Customer Success Managers, 1 Support Specialist

Reduce Churn

Proactive customer health monitoring

24/7 Coverage

Round-the-clock support across timezones

Get Started
Starting at $5k /mo

Data & Analytics Pod

1 Data Engineer, 1 Data Analyst, 1 ML Engineer

Data Infrastructure

Build pipelines and warehouses from scratch

Actionable Insights

Dashboards and reports that drive decisions

Get Started
Starting at $9k /mo

Custom Pod

Build your ideal team with any combination of roles

Fully Flexible

Mix and match any roles to fit your needs

Tailored Matching

We hand-pick talent based on your exact requirements

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Pricing based on team composition

From "I need help" to "Team is shipping" in 72 hours.

Day 0
Monday
  • Fill out 2-minute pod request
  • Tell us: What you're building, timeline, budget
Day 1-2
Tuesday - Wednesday
  • We assemble your pod from pre-vetted talent
  • Send profiles + previous work samples
  • 30-min call to confirm fit
Day 3
Thursday
  • Pod starts work
  • Slack/Discord integration
  • Daily standups (if you want them)
No job posts. No screening calls. No payroll setup. We handle everything.

Connected A-Teams.
No chemistry experiments.

Pre-Vetted Teams

Every pod member vetted independently

Tested working together on real projects

Only 8% of applicants make it into pods

Coordinated Execution

Pod leads manage daily workflow

You get weekly progress reports

Built-in accountability

Seamless Coverage

Backup talent for every role

No "single point of failure"

Holidays and sick days covered

Scale Up or Down

Add specialists as needed

Pause when priorities shift

No severance, no drama

Fast Onboarding

Teams ready to start in 72 hours

Pre-configured workflows and tools

Hit the ground running

Transparent Pricing

Fixed monthly rates per pod

No hidden fees or surprises

Cancel anytime, no penalties

How talent pods stack up.

Feature US Hire Freelancers Global Agency Talent Pods
Cost $8-15K/person $30-80/hr $50-150/hr $2-4K/person
Time to Start 2-3 months 1-2 weeks 2-4 weeks 3-5 days
Team Coordination You manage You manage They manage We manage
Quality Control Hit or miss Highly variable Consistent Vetted + Tested
Replace if Needed Start over Find new freelancer Extra fees Free replacement
HR/Payroll You handle You handle Included Included
Timezone Coverage Local only Random Depends UTC+0 to +3
PODS vs HIRING

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Only 8% make it into our pods.

We don't just hire; we curate. Our rigorous 4-stage vetting process ensures you work with only the top 1% of African tech talent.

1

Skills Assessment

Pass: 30%

Technical tests, portfolio reviews, and sample tasks to verify elite competency.

2

Communication Screen

Pass: 50%

English proficiency and video interviews to ensure seamless remote collaboration.

3

Project Simulation

Pass: 60%

Real-world 2-day project to evaluate problem-solving and teamwork dynamics.

4

Continuous Performance

Ongoing

Monthly reviews and skill development. We cycle out the bottom 10% quarterly.

4,000+
Applications processed to find 320 pod members
Frequently Asked Questions

Everything You Need to Know:
Talent Pods FAQs

Most pods start within 3-5 business days. Custom pods take 7-14 days.

We replace them within 48 hours at no cost. Happens in less than 5% of placements.

Yes. Add members anytime. Scale down with 2 weeks notice.

Yes. We're the employer of record. You pay one invoice monthly.

Most of our talent is UTC+0 to +3. We can accommodate US, EU, or overlap hours.

Yes, after 6 months. There's a one-time conversion fee.

We do individual placements too, but pods are our specialty. Contact us to discuss your needs.

React, Node.js, Python, Ruby on Rails, PHP, Vue, React Native, Flutter, and more.

Continuous vetting, client feedback loops, and we cycle out bottom performers quarterly.

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