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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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Hire Data Annotators in the Philippines: Costs, Skills & Considerations [2026]

Junior data annotators in the Philippines cost $1K-$2K, seniors $3K-$6K. Save 70-80% vs US. Skills, ethics, RLHF and the legal…

Engineering Productivity Metrics to Track. Top 10 Key Engineering Productivity Metrics to Track [2026], by Second Talent.
Insights May 9, 2026

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Insights May 9, 2026

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Country Guides May 9, 2026

Outsource Software Development to Asia: Country-by-Country Guide

Vietnam, Philippines, Indonesia and 6 more Asian markets compared on cost, English fluency, and engineering depth. Pick the right country…

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Country Guides Apr 7, 2026

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Cost Comparison Mar 30, 2026

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A mid-level developer in the Philippines costs $3,100-$4,500/month vs. $6,500-$14,000 in Western Europe. Full breakdown across UK, Germany, France, Netherlands,…

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