Company

Welcome to Gradient Consulting, a leading Asia Pacific Go-to-Market consultancy specializing in accelerating revenue growth for early-stage U.S. AI technology startups backed by top venture capital firms.

Founded by Mike Kim

Mike is a seasoned executive who has held the Head of APAC role and understands the unique revenue challenges that startups face. We believe that a proven approach can significantly speed up sales cycles and reduce risks when it comes to delivering revenue for new products or solutions. With over 20 years of experience in the APAC region, Mike has developed and refined an Asia Pacific Go-to-Market playbook that ensures success.

During his tenure as Head of APAC, Mike created, implemented, and maintained a 3-year strategic plan encompassing objectives, strategies, tactics, and measurements. The outcomes were:

  • Accelerated pace of signing new B2B enterprise customers, with over 50% of global customers located within the APAC region.

  • Retention and expansion of customer accounts, recognizing the value of existing customers as a reliable revenue source.

  • Establishment of long-term revenue-based strategic partnerships.

  • Successful execution of marketing plans, boosting awareness and generating inbound leads.

  • Market entry and expansion in nine countries across the Asia Pacific region.

  • Delivery of substantial multi-million USD commercial and government deals, including the largest commercial and government deals in company history.

  • Consistent management and expansion of numerous multi-million dollar accounts over the years.

“When I first met Mike while at Deloitte Consulting in 2010, I was at Palantir and we collaborated for him to lead the first Palantir project at Deloitte which was for the U.S. government. Many years later, I introduced him to the founder of a startup and under Mike’s leadership as the Head of APAC, the Asia Pacific region became the leading region for the company. Mike has dedicated many years to Asia and has developed an approach that is a valuable resource for startups looking to enter and expand in the region.”

Trae Stephens

Founders Fund, Partner

Our Core Values

  • We are passionate about our clients’ technology and how it is changing the world. ​

  • We are tenaciously committed to helping our clients win and succeed. ​

  • We aspire to do the right thing for our business and for our clients.

  • We care deeply about the personal and professional well-being of our team.