When outsourcing feels transactional, collaboration suffers. Engineers sit on the sidelines instead of speaking up, and companies lose the creative back-and-forth that drives innovation.
"One of my concerns with outsourcing was ending up with contractors, especially in distant time zones, who wouldn’t fully integrate with the team or feel comfortable suggesting improvements. With Howdy, our engineers have become true team members, contributing ideas and collaborating just like full-time staff." — Luke Zilioli, Lead Engineer at Prism.fm
Why culture alignment matters
Technical skills are only part of the equation. Teams also need engineers who feel confident pushing back when there’s a better approach. Without that cultural fit, work becomes task-driven and rigid.
Culture Gap Snapshot
- Offshore contractors: Requirements-focused, do only what’s asked
- Howdy engineers: Show ownership, curiosity, and confidence to suggest improvements
"With offshore contracting, we saw developers who were very requirements-focused, do what’s asked and nothing more. With Howdy, our engineers showed ownership, curiosity, and the confidence to push back when a better way was possible." — Alex Nall, President & CTO at Niche BMS
Howdy’s nearshore solution
"When I worked offshore with teams in Asia, communication was tough and the culture fit wasn’t there. With Howdy, it felt completely different. Our team connected naturally, like they were just down the street." — Jorge González Medina, Product Leader at OwnLocal
Collaboration that accelerates results
When teams are aligned culturally and professionally, they move faster. Engineers feel like stakeholders in the mission rather than coders checking boxes. The result is better ideas, stronger solutions, and momentum that lasts.