Applaudo Studios

Applaudo Studios is a nearshore AI-native technology partner founded in 2013 in El Salvador. The company provides AI-first engineering, cloud services, mobile and web application development, UI/UX design, quality assurance, DevOps and Salesforce solutions to enterprise clients undergoing digital transformation. It positions its offering around strategic clarity, modern engineering practices and scalable delivery, with a reported compound annual growth rate of 159%.

The firm has grown from an initial team of 15 to more than 800 experts distributed across 27 or more countries, with a presence spanning the Americas, Europe and Asia. Its delivery record includes more than 200 projects completed for clients such as Walmart, Miami Heat, Lifemiles, Golden State Warriors and Dollarama. Industry experience covers retail, sports and entertainment, loyalty programmes and enterprise digital transformation.

Applaudo holds ISO 27001 certification, reflecting standards in security and quality assurance, and was named a Top Leading Company in Innovation for El Salvador and the region in 2024. The company operates a nearshore delivery model and describes its culture as AI-native.