Company Background
WELL3 is a blockchain-powered wellness platform that transforms how individuals control and use their health data. It ensures secure, transparent data management while empowering users with complete ownership over their health information.
As part of its expansion plan, WELL3 aimed to establish a cost-effective engineering team in Southeast Asia. The first step was hiring a lead engineer in Hong Kong to guide offshore development and communication.
Challenges Faced
- Maximizing Cost Efficiency While Securing Top Talent
WELL3 needed to reduce labor and operational costs without compromising on engineering quality. Hiring locally in Southeast Asia offered significant savings over U.S. rates. - Accessing Regional Expertise
Offshore hiring allowed WELL3 to tap into skilled talent familiar with the local market, improving team alignment and technical fit.
Solutions Delivered by Second Talent
- Fast, High-Quality Talent Sourcing
Second Talent sourced a lead engineer who was not only highly skilled but also perfectly aligned with WELL3’s goals, facilitating leadership for future team growth. - Time and Cost Savings
The company estimates it saved 2 months of time and HR expenses compared to managing recruitment internally. - Seamless Onboarding & Ongoing Support
With strong account management and customer service, Second Talent ensured smooth onboarding and provided continuous support post-hire. - Scalable Offshore Strategy
The successful hire laid the groundwork for building a high-performing, offshore engineering team across Southeast Asia.
Results Achieved
- Saved 2 Months of Time and HR Costs
- Successfully Hired a Lead Engineer in Hong Kong
- Established Scalable Offshore Hiring Model
- Improved Communication and Team Leadership
- Strengthened Tech Capacity for Future Growth
Testimonial
“Collaborating with Second Talent has transformed our development and operations. Their expertise in sourcing top-quality engineer talent enabled us to scale effectively while upholding our high standards. The pre-vetted candidates they provided were perfectly aligned with our requirements — this probably saved us 2 months of time and HR costs if we were to do it ourselves. Their account management and customer service ensured a seamless onboarding process and continuous support. With Second Talent, we’ve built a strong, cost-efficient team that fuels our growth.”
— Terry Chan, COO, WELL3
