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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 AI Companies & Startups in Asia (Sep, 2026)

Discover Asia's top 10 AI companies and startups in 2026, from DeepSeek, Sarvam, and Sakana to Cambricon and FuriosaAI, spanning…

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AI Companies & Startups in Malaysia. Top 10 AI Companies & Startups in Malaysia [2026], by Second Talent.
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Top 10 AI Companies & Startups in Malaysia [2026]

Discover Malaysia's top 10 AI companies and startups in 2026, from sovereign LLMs like ILMU and homegrown AI chips to…

What Exactly Is an AI-Native Company?. What Exactly Is an AI-Native Company?, by Second Talent.
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What Exactly Is an AI-Native Company?

An AI-native company is one where AI is the foundation, not a feature. The test: remove the AI and the…

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Learn why startups are hiring remote teams in Southeast Asia, explore top countries, and get tips on navigating challenges and…

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Top 5 IDEs for AI Coding in 2026: Reviews and Setup Guides

Hands-on reviews of the 5 best AI coding IDEs in 2026, Cursor, Claude Code, GitHub Copilot, Windsurf, and Zed, with…

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18 Most Used IDEs in 2026: The Ranked List (Real Developer Data)

VS Code, IntelliJ, Vim, Cursor and more, ranked by real 2025 developer-survey usage. See which IDEs developers actually use in…

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Country Guides Jun 5, 2026

10 Best Tech Staffing Companies in Singapore (2026)

The 10 best tech staffing companies in Singapore in 2026: TEKsystems, Second Talent, Robert Walters, Michael Page, Hays Technology, and…

The Impact of Productivity Monitoring on Remote. The Impact of Productivity Monitoring on Remote Team Efficiency, by Second Talent.
Artificial intelligence Jun 4, 2026

The Impact of Productivity Monitoring on Remote Team Efficiency

Productivity monitoring done right is feedback, not surveillance. How it restores office-level visibility, catches burnout early, and builds trust on…

Offshore Staffing in Vietnam. 10 Best Offshore Staffing Companies in Vietnam (2026), by Second Talent.
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10 Best Offshore Staffing Companies in Vietnam (2026)

The 10 best offshore staffing companies in Vietnam for 2026, compared with screenshots, team size, rates, and the right fit.…

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