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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]
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Top 10 Software Development Outsourcing Firms in Philippines [2026]
Comprehensive guide to the top software development outsourcing companies in the Philippines. $38B industry, 1.82M IT professionals, 60-70% cost savings.…
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11 Best EOR Solutions Providers in Vietnam [2026]
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Cost Per Month to Run a Dedicated Remote Engineering Team in 2026 (Full Breakdown)
A dedicated 5-person remote engineering team costs $18,000-$29,000/month in Southeast Asia vs. $66,000-$84,000/month in the US. Full cost breakdown by…
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“Organizations using AI screening see 71% faster hiring and 46% better success rates. In 2025, 43% of HR teams already…
How AI Is Changing Engineering Talent Demand in 2026
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