What does it really take to scale a business from nothing to over 200 employees with global partners?

In this new, short and powerful episode format, I talk to Hiroki Kato, founder of Arches, leading knowledge-sharing service in Asia for companies investing in Asia.

What we discussed:

• The unfiltered truth behind his rapid growth — from early-stage chaos to closing fundraising rounds

• The mindset shift from consultant to entrepreneur

• How to choose markets that actually scale

• Why fundraising isn’t just about money, but momentum

Listen to this practical and honest breakdown of what actually makes a startup successful.

Content:

(00:27) Meet Hiroki: Founder and CEO of Arches

(00:50) Understanding Arches: An AI-Powered Market Intelligence Platform

(01:45) Rapid Growth and Fundraising Strategies

(03:39) Mindset Shifts from Consultant to Entrepreneur

(05:04) Advice for Aspiring Entrepreneurs

👉 To find out more about Arches:

The website

Hiroki Kato on LinkedIn

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