Hybrid models combine US-based strategic leadership with offshore technical execution, typically running $100-150/hour blended rates. The structure addresses common offshore pain points: onshore project managers handle client communication during US business hours while offshore developers provide technical capacity and cost efficiency. This creates built-in redundancy—multiple team members instead of single points of failure—and maintains accountability through local ownership. Timezone overlap is guaranteed (usually half-day minimum), cultural context gaps shrink with US-based client-facing roles, and knowledge doesn't live in one person's head. For complex implementations requiring both cost efficiency and reliable delivery, hybrid models offer the most balanced risk-reward profile in the market.