Maor Raichman
Co-Founder & CTO, FilAm
Maor co-founded FilAm and built its Fit scoring system - the engine that measures ownership patterns, async communication, and English fluency under pressure. He spent his career turning human judgment into reproducible systems. He writes about the economics of remote hiring: what a US hire really costs, where the arbitrage is, and how to structure a team that runs without constant oversight.
Background
- Built FilAm's Fit scoring and KPI monitoring systems
- Co-Founder & CTO of FilAm
- AI automation architect focused on remote hiring economics
Articles by Maor Raichman
Hiring Strategy7 min readHealthcare Outsourcing Philippines: What US Medical Practices Need to Know
Filipino healthcare support professionals handle medical billing, prior authorization, patient communication, and EHR data entry for US medical practices. Rates run $8–$16/hr via FilAm with HIPAA compliance training included.
Hiring Strategy8 min readTop Remote Staffing Companies in the Philippines - An Honest Comparison for US Businesses
The leading remote staffing platforms for hiring from the Philippines in 2026 include OnlineJobs.ph, VirtualStaff.ph, FilAm, BruntWork, and StaffVirtual. Each serves a different use case and budget tier. Here is the honest comparison.
Remote Operations6 min readHow to Manage Filipino Remote Professionals Without Micromanaging - The FilAm Framework
Managing Filipino remote professionals works best with outcome-based KPIs, async Loom check-ins, and clear decision authority. Here is the exact framework FilAm uses for client onboarding.
Hiring Strategy8 min readThe Complete Guide to Hiring a Remote Filipino Bookkeeper or Financial VA
Everything a US business owner needs to know about hiring a Filipino bookkeeper: what they do, what they cost, how to vet them, and what the ROI looks like.
Hiring Strategy6 min readFilipino Bookkeeper vs. US CPA Firm: The Real Cost Comparison for US Small Businesses
A US CPA firm charges $65–$150/hr for routine bookkeeping. A Filipino bookkeeper via FilAm charges $6–$14/hr for the same QuickBooks tasks. Annual savings: $28,000–$56,000 per FTE.
Hiring Strategy7 min readOffshore Staffing Philippines: What US Businesses Need to Know Before Hiring
Offshore staffing Philippines means hiring full-time Filipino professionals who work as dedicated team members for your US business. Here is the full end-to-end guide - costs, compliance, setup, and what makes it work.
Hiring Strategy9 min readThe True Cost of Hiring Remote Staff from the Philippines - 2026 Complete Guide
Hiring remote staff from the Philippines costs $720–$3,200/mo all-in via FilAm depending on role. This guide breaks down every cost component - salary, platform, compliance, onboarding - with no hidden fees.
Hiring Strategy6 min readFilAm vs. OnlineJobs.ph vs. VirtualStaff.ph: Honest Comparison for US Businesses
OnlineJobs.ph is a DIY job board. VirtualStaff.ph adds structure but no AI vetting. FilAm matches US businesses with the top 17% of Filipino professionals in 48 hours. Here's the full comparison.
Hiring Strategy7 min readHow to Hire a Filipino Bookkeeper: Rates, Skills, and What to Verify Before You Sign
Filipino bookkeepers cost $6–$14/hr, are trained on QuickBooks and US GAAP, and can start in 48 hours. Here is exactly what to look for - and what to avoid.
Hiring Strategy7 min readFilipino VA Cost Guide 2026: Real Rates by Role, Seniority, and Skill
Filipino remote professionals cost $5.85–$24/hr through FilAm depending on role and experience. Here are the exact 2026 rate benchmarks by role and seniority - with a clear comparison to US equivalent costs.
Remote Operations7 min readHow to Foster an Extreme Ownership Culture in Your Remote Team
Most remote teams fail on accountability, not skills. Here's the exact system for building extreme ownership across time zones - without micromanagement.
Hiring Strategy9 min readThe True ROI of Hiring Vetted Remote Talent from the Philippines vs. US Local Hires
What does a Filipino specialist actually cost vs. a US hire? We break down salary, benefits, overhead, and ROI for 5 common roles. Real numbers, no fluff.
Hiring Strategy5 min read5 Mistakes US Founders Make When Hiring Filipino Remote Professionals
Most founders hiring Filipino remote professionals make the same five mistakes - and they're all avoidable. Here's the honest list with specific fixes for each.
Remote Operations7 min readThe Async-First Playbook: How Top US Founders Run Filipino Remote Teams
The founders who get extraordinary results from Filipino remote professionals aren't managing harder - they've built smarter async systems. This is the complete playbook.
Hiring Strategy4 min readThe Real Math: US Hire vs. Filipino Remote Professional
A $75K US marketing coordinator costs $105K when fully loaded. A FilAm specialist doing the same work costs $12,168–$16,640/yr. That's 6–9x leverage. Here's the honest breakdown.
Remote Operations5 min readYou're Micromanaging Because You Hired Wrong. Here's the Fix.
Micromanagement isn't a management style problem - it's a hiring problem. If your remote team requires constant oversight to function, the hire was wrong from the start.
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