Elton Chan — CEO
Hiring AI-native talent that matches your ambition isn’t easy. Especially when you need engineers, researchers, and builders who don’t just use AI tools, but think in AI natively. The problem for most leaders is they need that talent to be within driving distance of their office. But the future of AI isn’t local. It’s global. By reimagining talent as a worldwide resource, you can access experienced AI-native engineers who have been building with LLMs, copilots, AI agents, vector databases, and automation frameworks from day one. At Second Talent, we help tech leaders build AI-first teams by connecting them with elite remote AI-Native engineers across Asia. We represent more than 100,000 pre-vetted tech professionals — including: • LLM application engineers • AI agents & automation specialists • ML engineers & MLOps experts • AI-native full-stack developers • Prompt engineers & AI product builders Our subscription-based model allows you to scale your AI capabilities as fast as your roadmap evolves. Candidates are typically available within days and have the communication skills to collaborate seamlessly with global teams. Our rigorous vetting process goes beyond traditional coding tests. We use AI-resilient technical assessments designed to evaluate real-world AI implementation skills. And only 1% of candidates pass. We handle sourcing, vetting, onboarding, payroll, and local compliance, so you can focus on building breakthrough products. If you're building AI-vative software and need talent that can ship from day one, let’s talk.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a strategic leader in tech recruitment and e-commerce technology.
Location: San Francisco, California, United States
Experience: 16 yrs 3 mos
Skills
- Global Talent Acquisition
- Strategic Hiring
- E-commerce Technology
Career Highlights
- Expert in connecting global tech leaders with AI-native talent.
- Co-founder of successful e-commerce technology enabler.
- Recognized leader in global hiring and talent acquisition.
Work Experience
Forbes Technology Council
Official Member & Contributor (1 yr 3 mos)
Second Talent
Co-Founder & CEO (2 yrs 3 mos)
Hong Kong E-Commerce Business Association (HKEBA)
Founding Chairman (4 yrs)
Branch8.com
Co-Founder (11 yrs 3 mos)
Lazada Group
Head of Electronics (1 yr)
Accenture
Consultant (4 yrs)
Education
at Y Combinator
at University of Toronto