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Elton Chan

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Elton Chan

Co-Founder at Second Talent

Elton Chan is the Co-Founder of Second Talent, a solution that connects global tech leaders with top-tier tech talent across Asia. He specializes in talent solutions and has led Second Talent’s rapid growth since 2024, helping scale its network to over 100,000 pre-vetted developers and earning industry recognition as the #1 in the Global Hiring category on G2. A long-time entrepreneur with deep roots in digital transformation, Elton previously co-founded Branch8, a Y Combinator–backed e-commerce technology firm, and served as the Founding Chairman of HKEBA, a leading Asia-focused business association driving innovation, digital education, and cross-border collaboration. His work bridges technology, talent, and business strategy to shape how companies scale in an increasingly remote and digital world.

Software Development Outsourcing in Vietnam. Top 10 Software Development Outsourcing Companies in Vietnam [2026], by Second Talent.
Vietnam Updated Sep 12, 2026

Top 10 Software Development Outsourcing Companies in Vietnam [2026]

The ten software development outsourcing companies in Vietnam that are worth a shortlist in 2026, with every headcount and certification…

Build a Tech Team in Vietnam. 5 Ways to Build a Tech Team in Vietnam in 2026, by Second Talent.
Vietnam Updated Sep 12, 2026

5 Ways to Build a Tech Team in Vietnam in 2026

The five routes to engineers in Vietnam, priced at 2026 rules: an employer of record, direct contractors, a dedicated team…

Perplexity AI Features and Capabilities. Perplexity AI Features and Capabilities in 2026: The Complete Guide, by Second Talent.
AI Tools Updated Sep 11, 2026

Perplexity AI Features and Capabilities in 2026: The Complete Guide

Everything Perplexity AI can do in 2026: Search and its model list, the Computer agent, Deep Research, Model Council, the…

Doubao vs DeepSeek. Doubao vs DeepSeek: What Doubao Is and How It Compares in 2026, by Second Talent.
Chinese AI Updated Sep 18, 2026

Doubao vs DeepSeek: What Doubao Is and How It Compares in 2026

Doubao is ByteDance's AI assistant and China's most used AI app, with 382 million monthly users in June 2026 against…

Hire AI Engineers. 10 Best Platforms to Hire AI Engineers in 2026, by Second Talent.
Platform Reviews Updated Sep 11, 2026

10 Best Platforms to Hire AI Engineers in 2026

The 10 best platforms to hire AI engineers in 2026, from vetted networks like Toptal, Arc.dev and Andela to Upwork,…

Hire Python Developers. Top 10 Platforms to Hire Python Developers in 2026, by Second Talent.
Platform Reviews Updated Sep 11, 2026

Top 10 Platforms to Hire Python Developers in 2026

The 10 best platforms to hire Python developers in 2026, from vetted networks like Toptal, Arc.dev and Lemon.io to Upwork,…

Most In-Demand AI Skills and Salary Ranges. Top 10 Most In-Demand AI Skills and Salary Ranges in 2026, by Second Talent.
Cost Comparison Updated Sep 11, 2026

Top 10 Most In-Demand AI Skills and Salary Ranges in 2026

Agent orchestration is the best-paid AI skill in 2026: US developers who build with LangGraph earn a median $209,500, against…

Remote Work Regulations in Southeast Asia. Remote Work Regulations in Southeast Asia by Country 2026, by Second Talent.
Country Guides Updated Sep 11, 2026

Remote Work Regulations in Southeast Asia by Country 2026

Remote work rules for employers in Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, the Philippines, Indonesia and Vietnam in 2026: flexible work rights, digital…

Offshore Staffing in the Philippines. 11 Best Offshore Staffing Companies in the Philippines (2026), by Second Talent.
Philippines Updated Sep 10, 2026

11 Best Offshore Staffing Companies in the Philippines (2026)

The 11 best offshore staffing companies in the Philippines in 2026: Cloudstaff, Second Talent, Emapta, Full Scale, and more. Services,…

Countries With the Most Unicorns. Top 10 Countries With the Most Unicorns in 2026, by Second Talent.
Country Guides Updated Sep 10, 2026

Top 10 Countries With the Most Unicorns in 2026

The US has the most unicorns in 2026, with 806 on both CB Insights and Hurun, led by Anthropic at…

Philippines vs. Vietnam vs. Indonesia. Philippines vs. Vietnam vs. Indonesia: Where Should You Hire Engineers?, by Second Talent.
Cost Comparison Updated Sep 9, 2026

Philippines vs. Vietnam vs. Indonesia: Where Should You Hire Engineers?

Compare tech talent in the Philippines, Vietnam, and Indonesia across skills, cost, language, and scalability to find the best fit…

How Much Code Is Written by AI. How Much Code Is Written by AI in 2026? The Real Numbers, by Second Talent.
Artificial intelligence Updated Sep 9, 2026

How Much Code Is Written by AI in 2026? The Real Numbers

How much code is AI-generated in 2026, by company and by language. Survey data, GitHub Copilot stats, and what teams…

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