Source Meridian

Tomorrow at 7 p.m. (Colombia Time), we’re back with Season 3 of La Hora del Tech! To kick things off, we’re diving into what it’s actually like to start an #AI business right now. It’s a wild, fast-moving space, so we’ll be talking about how to stay grounded and focus on the strategies that actually move the needle. A few things we’ll look into: -Why it’s vital for AI agents to really get your codebase to keep things high-quality. -Balancing the excitement of new tech with the need to actually deliver value to your users. -Which areas of development are truly ready for an AI boost. Andrés Restrepo, CEO of Enric, will be joining us to share what he’s learned along the way. If you’ve been thinking about the strategy behind AI or just have questions, come hang out and let’s chat about it live. #startups #techgrowth

New season of La Hora del Tech starts tonight at 7:00 PM. (Colombia Time). Andrés Restrepo, CEO of Enric, is joining us to cut through the hype and talk about putting #AIagents into production. We’re looking at what actually works, where you still need humans in the loop, and how to roll this stuff out without breaking your systems. We’ll also get into infra costs, running teams between LA and Colombia, and growing in this industry without completely burning out. It’s live, and we’ll be taking questions 👇 Grab your spot here: https://lnkd.in/euUZCPXf Hugo Rodríguez, María Camila Figueroa Pérez. #Podcast #Startups

Two days of focus, one complex challenge, and a solid step forward for our PurpleLab team. Implementing #Claude was the technical goal, but the true value was watching our Crew sharpen their skills under the guidance of Mauricio Betancur Molina and Jose Salamanca Coy. We believe that our strength lies in our people. That’s why we move beyond the surface level of #AI to do the heavy lifting: optimizing context windows, refining orchestration, and improving how models handle complex, unstructured #data. Continuous learning is our backbone. By investing in our team’s growth and deconstructing these architectures today, we ensure we aren’t just reacting to the market, but actively building the expertise that defines it. #Anthropic #AIagents

Most of the conversation around #AI right now is focused on the immediate—plugging in APIs and hoping for the best. But for those of us in the thick of it, we know that true value isn't found in reactive building; it’s found in the architectural foresight to solve for problems that aren't even on the ticket yet. This commitment to intentional engineering is what drives our collective work, and seeing that vision recognized globally is a massive win for the team. Mike Hoey was recently named among the 26 leaders architecting the next chapter of AI—a distinction that reinforces our belief in building for the long term rather than just shipping for the present. For a team operating across borders, the real differentiator isn't just the ability to write clean code. It’s the capacity to reveal possibilities that partners haven't even scoped. True mastery in this landscape is a dual effort: we have to be relentless in our technical execution while evolving into strategic decision-makers. The most impactful collaborators today are those who can successfully close the gap between high-level delivery and a sustainable, visionary roadmap. Mike’s achievement is a great reminder for every Rocketeer that our work is about continuous growth and sharpening the unique edge that allows us to look past current constraints. This milestone belongs to the entire Crew and serves as a challenge to keep building with purpose 👏👏👏 . https://lnkd.in/e3Md-2-R

At Source Meridian, we’re truly proud of the impact our Rocketeers create every day. Today, we want to celebrate Luis Javier Lora, who received a well-deserved recognition for the outstanding work he’s been doing with our client IntegriChain. From day one, Luis has brought strong judgment, commitment, and an incredible willingness to take on complex challenges and turn them into real results. This recognition didn’t happen by chance. It reflects his consistency, his drive to think bigger, and the way he elevates everyone around him 👏👏👏. Thank you, Luis, for giving your best in every project and for representing what SM is all about.

Shifting clinical data (#PHI) out of your secure Data Warehouse just to run an #LLM no longer makes sense. It’s an unnecessary security risk and a massive waste of time. The game has changed. Today, data platforms are integrating #AI directly into the SQL engine. This is the era of In-Database AI, and it is critical for compliance and speed in our sector. Swipe to see 3 concrete, technical examples you can implement today using #Snowflake, #BigQuery, and #Databricks. Whether it’s classifying medical notes with AI_CLASSIFY or detecting real-time drift in a diagnostic model (vital for such a sensitive sector). 👉 The question is: Is your architecture ready for this? Tell us, what is that sensitive (and annoying) use case that you think In-Database AI will finally solve? Karina Agudelo

For Johandry Mora, being a Full-Stack Developer isn’t just about writing lines of code—it’s about creating tech that actually makes life better for people. When Johandry first joined us at Source Meridian, he’ll tell you himself: he was a little hesitant. Past experiences had made him play it safe when it came to sharing ideas. But that’s the thing about a supportive team—when you’re surrounded by people who genuinely want to see you grow, that confidence starts to come back. It wasn’t one big “aha” moment, but rather the small things: the open conversations, the honest feedback, and the realization that he didn’t have to solve every puzzle alone. If you know Johandry, you know he’s a total geek (and proud of it!). He’s into everything from video games to sci-fi epics. In fact, he actually wore a Stranger Things hoodie to his interview! It was the perfect icebreaker. Whether he’s leveling up his technical skills or his personal confidence, Johandry is proof that the right environment changes everything. Want to grow with a team that has your back? We’re looking for new faces! Check out our open roles at the link in our bio. #LifeatSM #HiringTech #FullStackEngineer #DataEngineer Shahir Kassam-Adams

#Wearehiring If you kicked off the year questioning your growth, your project, your pace, or what’s next… that’s no accident. Here, we work with people who want to grow the right way: real challenges, nonstop learning, and an environment that cares about people just as much as the product. If this hits home, check out our openings.Maybe this is your moment: https://lnkd.in/dG2Njijb #TechHiring #DataEngineers #AWS

After CES Las Vegas 2026, some things are clearer than ever. #VibeCoding was perfect for quick projects with limited resources, but when it comes to enterprise systems, legacy code, and production pipelines, you need real discipline. #AI is awesome for cranking out the syntax for a specific endpoint, but it’s not as great at designing the kind of architecture that needs to run smoothly for five years. A Vibe Engineer gets that AI-generated code should be: 💥 Auditable: so a senior dev can read and refactor it without headaches 💥 Scalable: able to handle 10x the traffic without breaking 💥 Integrable: plugs into the system cleanly AI got us into Vibe Coding, but shipping real products pushed us further. #VibeEngineering means using AI without losing your technical standards. 

If you want to understand where #AI is going, look at the intersections. There’s a lot of noise out there right now, but 2026 is the year to get precise. Understanding the lineage from Machine Learning to Deep Learning to Generative AI isn’t just for researchers—it’s for anyone building the future. The real unlock happened when we took the raw processing power of #DL and directed it through specialized architectures like Transformers. That’s the engine behind the #LLMs we use every day. Where is your head at lately? Are you still finding value in pure #ML, or is your roadmap entirely DL-driven? 💬 Drop a comment with your perspective, and save this if you need a quick reference for the stack. Laura Cabezas Sankina