Services
Accelerate Revenue Growth with:
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1. Go-to-Market Standard Consulting Service for Startups
Accelerate revenue growth, acquire customers, and establish strategic partnerships in Japan, Korea, and APAC.
Revenue & Sales Acceleration – Secure high-value meetings, shorten sales cycles, and drive customer acquisition—without the need to set up a local entity or hire a local team.
Customer Growth & Expansion – Identify ideal buyers, navigate market entry challenges, and scale existing accounts into six- and seven-figure revenue.
Strategic Partnerships – Establish revenue-generating partnerships with corporates and local players to expand market reach and drive long-term success.
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2. Go-to-Market Advisory Service for Startups
Expert advisory to accelerate revenue, acquire customers, and establish strategic partnerships in Japan, Korea, and APAC.
Revenue & Sales Acceleration – Provide expert guidance on securing high-value meetings, shortening sales cycles, and driving customer acquisition—without the need to set up a local entity or hire a local team.
Customer Growth & Expansion – Advise on identifying ideal buyers, overcoming market entry challenges, and developing strategies to scale existing accounts into six- and seven-figure revenue.
Strategic Partnerships – Support the development of revenue-generating partnerships with corporates and local players to expand market reach and drive long-term success.
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3. Interim Leadership for Startups
Embedded leadership to drive execution, align teams, and accelerate growth in Japan, Korea, and APAC.
Hands-On Leadership – Serve as an interim executive to lead Japan/APAC operations, aligning strategy with on-the-ground execution to drive business growth.
Bridging Global & Local Teams – Act as a key liaison between U.S. and APAC teams, ensuring seamless communication, cultural alignment, and operational synergy.
Revenue, Customers, & Partnerships – Provide leadership in customer acquisition, account management and expansion, and strategic partnerships to deliver measurable value in-region.
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4. Investors / VCs
Build relationships with potential investors and strategic partners to support your APAC growth.
Connect with corporates, CVCs, and senior executives who actively explore startup collaborations.
Identify strategic partners that can provide market access and long-term business alignment.
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5. Accounting, Tax, and Payroll Services by VentureINQ
Gradient Consulting has a partnership with VentureINQ to support AI technology companies and startups entering the Japan market.
VentureINQ is a boutique outsourcing firm, focused on delivering bilingual one-stop accounting, taxation, and payroll services for the most sophisticated global international clients doing business in Japan.
As a leader in the industry, VentureINQ has developed a formula for success that brings their full platform to every interaction and transaction. The combination of global reach, industry expertise and diverse teams allow VentureINQ to maintain its competitive advantage and partner with great management teams to build better businesses and make an impact.
Your Investment
At Gradient Consulting, we believe in building successful partnerships that yield tangible results.
Partnering with us involves a dual investment:
A monetary investment to leverage our expertise and resources.
A time and resource investment in collaboration and commitment to achieving shared goals.
For the right companies, we expect this combined investment to deliver a significant return on investment (ROI), as we've consistently seen with our clients. During our discovery call, we’ll evaluate whether your business is positioned to achieve these outcomes through our partnership.
Our tailored approach allows us to dive deep into your business needs, implement effective strategies, and drive meaningful progress over a sustained period.
If you're ready to explore how investing in Gradient Consulting can help your business thrive, we invite you to complete the form below. We look forward to initiating a discovery call to discuss how our expertise aligns with your unique needs.
“We thoroughly enjoyed working with Mike while he led the Japan and APAC business of one of our portfolio companies and were so impressed to watch him close deals across commercial and government as well as build successful long term partnerships with local Japan and APAC blue chip companies. We’ve continued to enjoy working with him and his team at Gradient Consulting and are confident that their experience will be a great resource for their clients.”
Marcus Otsuji
Geodesic Capital, Japan Country Manager
Are you a Founder, CEO, CRO, or Head of Sales and Want to Start Winning in Japan, Korea, and Asia Pacific?
Let's discuss your specific goals and challenges. Book a free 30-minute consultation where we'll explore:
Your current situation and objectives in Japan, Korea, and Asia Pacific markets
How my proven approach can be tailored to your startup
What success could look like for your business in the next 6-12 months