Season 5 - Episode 6 | He Built a “Business Tinder” for Knowledge - Kato on Scaling a Global Startup (Japan, Vietnam)

About this episode

Dr. Ramesh Ramachandra interviews Hiroki Kato about his journey in building a global startup focused on knowledge and purpose.

💬 Stay Connected with Us 🎧 Episode Description In this episode of Thriving in the Age of Disruption, Dr. Ramesh Ramachandra speaks with Hiroki Kato, Founder & CEO of Arches, about entrepreneurship, resilience, and building a global business rooted in knowledge and purpose. Originally from Japan and now based in Vietnam, Kato shares his journey from a corporate consultant to a founder leading a company with 8 offices and over 250 professionals worldwide. His business, Arches, connects ind...

People in this episode

Host: Dr. Ramesh Ramachandra

Guest: Hiroki Kato

Topics covered

• entrepreneurship
• global business
• resilience
• knowledge
• startup

Keywords

• entrepreneurship
• global startup
• Hiroki Kato
• Arches
• business
• Vietnam
• Japan

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Arches

Places: Japan, Vietnam

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