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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.
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Top 10 Trusted IT Recruitment Agencies in Indonesia [2026]
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How to Evaluate Developer Quality When Hiring Remotely
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AI-Native vs. Traditional Engineers: How to Spot the Difference and When to Hire Each
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APAC vs LATAM: Where US Companies Are Actually Hiring in 2026
APAC or LATAM for your engineering team? Salary, talent pool, time zone and compliance data side by side, plus what…

Top 7 Platforms to Hire Java Developers in 2026
TL;DR: Discover the 7 best platforms to hire Java developers in 2026. Compare costs, vetting quality, and speed-to-hire for enterprise…
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Top 20 Tech Startups in the Philippines to Watch [2026]
The Philippine startup scene is fintech-first for a structural reason. Here are the 20 companies worth knowing in 2026, all…

5 Key Shifts in AI Workforce Outsourcing in 2026
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How to Hire Engineers When You’re Not Technical in 2026
TL;DR: Use structured interviews, technical assessments, and trusted partners to hire engineers without coding knowledge. You built your company on…

The Future of Software Development in Vietnam: Trends to Watch
Vietnam is fast becoming a global software development hub. Discover the top tech trends driving its growth from AI to…
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Top 10 IT Recruitment Agencies in Vietnam You Can Trust [2026]
Looking to hire tech talent in Vietnam? Here are 10 trusted IT recruitment agencies to help you find top developers,…

Tech Job Market 2025: AI Revolution Drives 170M New Jobs While Entry-Level Faces Crisis
Discover the tech job market's dual reality in 2025: 170M new jobs emerging alongside 89,000+ layoffs. AI engineers earn up…

Top 7 Coding AI Agents for VS Code in 2026
The 7 best coding AI agents for VS Code in 2026: GitHub Copilot, Claude Code, Cline, Kilo Code, Augment Code,…
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