22 September 2026

Myanmar Remote Talent: What You Need To Know

Singapore Management University Greenhouse

Calling all entrepreneurs, startup founders, HR professionals and anyone curious about Myanmar's talent landscape. ​At first glance, Myanmar may seem like an unlikely place to look for talent to support a fast-growing startup or SME. But there is more to the country's talent landscape than meets the eye. ​Join us for an informal sharing session with Paul Tun Maw, flying in from Myanmar, and Edison Zhuang, a Singapore-based Fractional CTO who has worked with Myanmar engineers across multiple startups. Hear first-hand what it is really like to hire, manage and retain remote talent from Myanmar, and what Singapore companies should know before taking the plunge. ​Learn how companies can potentially access skilled talent at 5 to 7 times lower manpower costs, while creating meaningful remote employment opportunities for professionals in Myanmar. We will also discuss the 2026 business landscape following the 2021 coup, what has changed on the ground, and the practical lessons from employers who have already built teams with Myanmar talent. ​What we'll cover ​Myanmar today: A brief overview of the country's history, geography, economy and business landscape following the 2021 coup. ​Working with Myanmar talent: Cultural norms, communication styles and practical considerations when managing remote teams. ​The talent landscape: Where Myanmar's skilled talent can be found, particularly across technology, SMEs and the creative industries. ​Real-world experience: Lessons from employers who have hired and managed Myanmar-based remote teams. ​Q&A: An open discussion with the speakers. ​Who should attend? ​🚀 Startup Founders & Entrepreneurs Entrepreneurs looking for skilled, cost-effective talent to help their businesses grow and who are open to exploring Myanmar as an additional talent market. ​👥 HR & Talent Acquisition Professionals People responsible for hiring, managing or building distributed teams who want to better understand Myanmar's talent pool and the practical considerations involved. ​💼 Business Leaders & Curious Professionals Anyone interested in Myanmar, cross-border business or the future of remote work in Southeast Asia. ​Speakers ​Jeshua Soh (Entrepeneur, Investor & Globe Trotter) ​Founded Crossworks in 2018 as a means to hire for his own companies in Singapore before eventually helping 70+ other companies to do the same. Travelled to 55 countries during the pandemic, worked in VC and recently started Project Shelter for Hope to provide roofs and rainwater harvesting systems to 200 vulnerable households in rural Myanmar. Jeshua has also visited all 14 states and regions of Myanmar and created over 100+ videos about Myanmar's people, places, culture and lifestyle that have garnered millions of views online. Paw Tun Maw (Ex-Business Owner, Crossworks Employer Liaison Officer) ​Educated in Singapore, Paul returned to Yangon and ran his own pizza business before spending two years working in Bangkok. He returned to Myanmar following the pandemic and now leads the Employer Liaison function at Crossworks. ​Paul works closely with Crossworks' employer partners to support long-term engagement, team development and the success of employees based in Myanmar. As someone who has experienced both running a business and working across borders, he brings a practical perspective on Myanmar's people, culture and working environment. ​Edison Zhuang (Fractional CTO) ​Edison is a Singapore-based technology leader and Fractional CTO with extensive experience in software engineering, product development and technology leadership. His work has included building engineering teams, providing technical leadership to growing businesses and helping companies establish product development capabilities. ​During his time with Skilio and two other startups where he served as Fractional CTO, Edison worked with Myanmar-based engineers across multiple teams. This has given him first-hand experience of the opportunities and challenges involved in building, managing and retaining remote engineering teams in Myanmar. *Light refreshments & drinks will be available for participants. **Limited slots are available so RSVP early and kindly reach out to us at [email protected] if you have questions or would like to withdraw your event registration so that others can sign up.