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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.

Trusted IT Recruitment in Indonesia. Top 10 Trusted IT Recruitment Agencies in Indonesia [2026], by Second Talent.
Country Guides Updated Aug 20, 2026

Top 10 Trusted IT Recruitment Agencies in Indonesia [2026]

Struggling to hire developers in Indonesia? These trusted IT recruitment agencies help companies find top tech talent fast with local…

How to Evaluate Developer Quality When Hiring. How to Evaluate Developer Quality When Hiring Remotely, by Second Talent.
Hiring Updated Aug 20, 2026

How to Evaluate Developer Quality When Hiring Remotely

The unsupervised take-home stopped measuring developer quality once 97% of developers started coding with AI. How to verify identity, grade…

AI-Native vs. Traditional Engineers. AI-Native vs. Traditional Engineers: How to Spot the Difference, by Second Talent.
Artificial intelligence Updated Oct 5, 2026

AI-Native vs. Traditional Engineers: How to Spot the Difference and When to Hire Each

AI-native vs traditional engineers: skills, interview questions, pay and team mix, with METR, DORA 2025 and Veracode 2026 data on…

APAC vs LATAM. APAC vs LATAM: Where US Companies Are Actually Hiring in 2026, by Second Talent.
Country Guides Updated Sep 1, 2026

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…

Hire Java Developers. Top 7 Platforms to Hire Java Developers in 2026, by Second Talent.
Platform Reviews Updated Sep 14, 2026

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…

Tech Startups in the Philippines to Watch. Top 20 Tech Startups in the Philippines to Watch [2026], by Second Talent.
Philippines Updated Aug 13, 2026

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…

Shifts in AI Workforce Outsourcing. 5 Key Shifts in AI Workforce Outsourcing in 2026, by Second Talent.
Artificial intelligence Updated Aug 27, 2026

5 Key Shifts in AI Workforce Outsourcing in 2026

AI workforce outsourcing in 2026 is not just about lower headcount costs. Five real, data-backed shifts are changing who companies…

How to Hire Engineers When You're Not. How to Hire Engineers When You're Not Technical in 2026, by Second Talent.
Hiring Updated Aug 6, 2026

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. The Future of Software Development in Vietnam: Trends to Watch, by Second Talent.
Vietnam Updated Aug 27, 2026

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…

IT Recruitment in Vietnam You Can Trust. Top 10 IT Recruitment Agencies in Vietnam You Can Trust [2026], by Second Talent.
Vietnam Updated Aug 20, 2026

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. Tech Job Market 2025: AI Revolution Drives 170M New Jobs While Entry-Level Faces Crisis, by Second Talent.
Country Guides Updated Aug 5, 2026

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…

Coding AI Agents for VS Code. Top 7 Coding AI Agents for VS Code in 2026, by Second Talent.
Platform Reviews Updated Aug 4, 2026

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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