TeamStation AI vs. Globalsquad

A comparison between TeamStation AI’s managed team model and Globalsquad’s traditional outsourcing approach.

Integrated Pods vs. Black Box Outsourcing

Are you willing to bet your product's success on a model that prioritizes volume over verifiable cognitive ability?

Vetting

Globalsquad Model

Traditional outsourcers like Globalsquad are built on a foundation of volume. Their vetting is designed to staff projects quickly, often relying on resume keywords and basic technical screens. It's a numbers game.

TeamStation AI Solution

We play a different game. Our Axiom Cortex™ Cognitive AI provides a scientific, evidence-based measure of a candidate's problem-solving skills. We don't just find people who can code; we find people who can think.

Proof: Top 1% Cognitive Agility Ranking

Do you want a true, integrated partner, or a black box that you throw requirements over the wall to?

Team Structure

Globalsquad Model

The classic outsourcing model often operates as a black box. You have limited visibility into the team's day-to-day operations, and they operate as a separate entity. This creates communication gaps and misalignment.

TeamStation AI Solution

We provide fully-integrated, managed teams that become a seamless extension of your organization. They work in your systems, attend your meetings, and are fully aligned with your goals. We provide radical transparency, not a black box.

Proof: Real-time Performance Dashboards

Are you measuring what matters—business value—or what doesn't—hours and headcount?

Performance Metrics

Globalsquad Model

The outsourcing model is built on billing for hours and the number of resources deployed. Their incentive is to maximize billable time, not to deliver value as efficiently as possible.

TeamStation AI Solution

Our success is measured by your success. We focus on throughput and business value—features shipped, bugs fixed, performance improvements. This fundamental alignment of incentives is the cornerstone of our partnership model.

Proof: 30-50% Increase in Feature Velocity

Analysis: Throughput and Quality vs. Hours and Headcount

Globalsquad is a classic example of the traditional outsourcing model. They provide a large pool of resources and a focus on executing tasks. However, this model is often characterized by a lack of transparency, a focus on billing hours rather than delivering value, and a fundamental misalignment of incentives.

TeamStation AI was founded to be the antidote to the black box outsourcing model. We believe in radical transparency, deep integration, and a relentless focus on business outcomes. We are not just a vendor; we are a partner in your success.

The Problem with the Black Box

The “black box” model of outsourcing is fundamentally broken. It creates a transactional relationship, not a partnership. It incentivizes the wrong behaviors. And it leaves you, the CTO, with all of the risk and very little of the reward. Our integrated team model is designed to solve these problems, creating a true partnership that is built on trust, transparency, and a shared definition of success.

Conclusion

If you are looking for a low-cost provider to execute a well-defined, non-critical task, traditional outsourcing may be a viable option. If you are looking to build a high-performing, scalable engineering capability that can drive innovation and create a sustainable competitive advantage, TeamStation AI is the only logical choice.

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Decision Brief

Problem: You're tired of the outsourcing black box. You have no visibility, no control, and a constant nagging feeling that you're not getting what you're paying for.

Stakes: This leads to a culture of mediocrity, a constant drain on your budget, and an inability to attract and retain top talent. You're not building a team; you're just renting bodies.

Approach: TeamStation AI provides a radically transparent, managed team model that is built on a foundation of trust and alignment. We give you full visibility into our operations and a dedicated Engagement Manager who is accountable for your success.

Evidence: Our clients, like Currance, have replaced their entire outsourced team with a single TeamStation AI pod and seen a 3x increase in throughput and a 50% reduction in cost.