From 0 to 200 Employees: Growth & Fundraising Lessons

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 momentumListen 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 websiteHiroki Kato on LinkedIn Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.