Thriving in the Age of Disruption · 2026-05-04 · 35 min
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 industry experts with organizations seeking real-world insights - what he describes as a “matchmaking service” for knowledge. At the heart of his story is a simple but powerful realization: true opportunity lies where there is a gap between knowledge and action. Kato reflects on how his early environment shaped his desire to create value, and how stepping outside the structure of large corporations allowed him to move faster and make a more direct impact. Rather than waiting for certainty, he chose to act on opportunity - embracing uncertainty as part of the entrepreneurial journey.
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