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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.

Read Client Case Studies:

“Bifrost AI: Japan Market Entry Success Story”

“Building Japan into a Top 3 Market for ClimateAi”

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.

Read more Client Testimonials like this one:

“Before working with Mike, ClimateAi saw interest from Japan but needed the right strategy and connections to turn that interest into real traction. We wanted to accelerate customer acquisition, build a strong presence, and navigate the complexities of the Japanese market. Mike quickly became an invaluable partner—leveraging his deep network, guiding us through the sales process, and positioning ClimateAI as a trusted player in Japan. Beyond being a GTM leader, Mike is a true thought partner. He helped us think through how our top use cases would apply to Japan, sharpening our focus on the most promising opportunities.” 

- Will Kletter

ClimateAi, COO

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.

“In our journey to expand the horizons of our autonomous construction business in Japan, we made the decision to partner with Gradient Consulting. Under the guidance of Mike and his team, we have navigated the Japanese business practices with expertise. Their contributions have been valuable in bridging the gap between our teams in the US and Japan, fostering a synergy. Mike, in particular, has shown the ability to work hand-in-hand with our team members, driving forward our mission to deliver exceptional value to our customers.”

Bibhrajit Halder

SafeAI, Founder & CEO

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.

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.