{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/67d119d61842c480a19b96bf/686e2788ea74e132fb0b4b93?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"From 0 to 200 Employees: Growth & Fundraising Lessons","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/67d119d61842c480a19b96bf/1752109929984-76b21315-fbd9-4432-acec-8f3e97a95f39.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>What does it really take to scale a business from nothing to over 200 employees with global partners?</p><p><br></p><p>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.</p><p><br></p><p>What we discussed:</p><p>• The unfiltered truth behind his rapid growth — from early-stage chaos to closing fundraising rounds</p><p>• The mindset shift from consultant to entrepreneur</p><p>• How to choose markets that actually scale</p><p>• Why fundraising isn’t just about money, but momentum</p><p><br></p><p>Listen to this practical and honest breakdown of what actually makes a startup successful.</p><p><br></p><p>Content:</p><p>(00:27)&nbsp;Meet Hiroki: Founder and CEO of Arches</p><p>(00:50)&nbsp;Understanding Arches: An AI-Powered Market Intelligence Platform</p><p>(01:45)&nbsp;Rapid Growth and Fundraising Strategies</p><p>(03:39)&nbsp;Mindset Shifts from Consultant to Entrepreneur</p><p>(05:04)&nbsp;Advice for Aspiring Entrepreneurs</p><p><br></p><p><strong>👉 To find out more about Arches:</strong></p><p>The <a href=\"https://arches-global.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">website</a></p><p>Hiroki Kato on <a href=\"https://www.linkedin.com/in/hiroki-kato-b75b90175/?originalSubdomain=jp\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">LinkedIn</a></p>","author_name":"Carmen Salameh"}