Young and Profiting (YAP) with Hala Taha: Entrepreneurship and Self-Improvement Podcast

How She Scaled Howdy From $400 Left to $50M in Recurring Revenue | Entrepreneurship | How We Profit | E11

September 23, 2026·1h 1m·6-min readinterviewbusiness
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Jacqueline Samira built Howdy, a company that helps U.S. tech firms build software teams in Latin America, by solving a talent shortage problem she observed in Austin’s booming startup scene. With a 15% margin model, $50 million in annual recurring revenue (ARR), and a focus on retention

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Jacqueline Samira

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Jacqueline Samira

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HowdyY Combinator

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