Building a Global Business from Costa Rica: A Conversation with Nick Livingston
On the Nearshore Cafe podcast, Nick Livingston, CEO of Honeit Software, shared his journey of moving his family to Tamarindo, Costa Rica while building a SaaS company. After years as a recruiter in New York and San Francisco, he and his wife realized they could work remotely and relocated to Tamarindo, Costa Rica in 2017. What started as a six-month experiment turned into a long-term lifestyle, drawn by Costa Rica’s strong internet infrastructure, quality schools, and relaxed atmosphere. While running a company from a surf town comes with trade-offs—like missing in-person networking—Nick embraces the flexibility, leveraging remote collaboration tools and industry events to stay connected.
Honeit, founded in 2014, helps recruiters conduct structured interviews and share insights instantly, streamlining hiring processes. Originally a consulting tool, it has evolved into a full-fledged SaaS platform with AI-driven automation. With co-founders based in San Francisco and a global customer base, Honeit operates fully remotely, and Latin American recruiting firms increasingly use the platform to connect U.S. companies with top talent. Nick’s advice for others considering a similar move? “Try it for six months.” His story highlights how modern entrepreneurs can balance career success and lifestyle by leveraging remote work and digital tools—proving that business growth doesn’t have to be tied to a single location.
