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Matt Li
Co-Founder and Director at Second Talent
Matt Li is a tech-driven entrepreneur with deep expertise in global talent strategy, digital experience optimization, e-commerce, and Web3 innovation. He is the Co-Founder of Second Talent, a US-based company that connects businesses with top-tier tech professionals worldwide. Since launching the company in 2024, Matt has led its growth by leveraging technology to streamline remote hiring and scale distributed teams. With a background spanning product, operations, and innovation, Matt brings a cross-disciplinary perspective to the evolving digital economy. His work sits at the intersection of global talent, emerging technology, and scalable digital transformation.
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