# Ryan Hart > Fmr. Managing Partner at Gartner Former Managing Partner at Gartner ($30B+ market cap), building private equity and investor capabilities across APAC for diligence, transformation, and post-close value creation. Japanese and Mandarin speaking operating partner, fractional-CXO, consulting practice leader, and serial entrepreneur with 20+ years across Japan, ASEAN, and the US. Specialized in post-deal value creation, operational transformation, and customer-led growth for sponsor-backed companies, carve-outs, and underperforming assets across Japan and APAC. Former Managing Director at PwC Japan and Principal Analyst at Forrester, leading customer transformation, digital strategy, and growth programs across Asia Pacific. Also Operating Partner at Peak2, Interim CXO at Pacific Life, advisor to Bain, mentor at Techstars, and angel investor supporting founders on growth and execution. Things I can advise on: ✔️ How to assess new markets ✔️ Guidance on product-market fit ✔️ Tips on go-to-market strategy ✔️ Best practices for growth ✔️ Advice on operating models ✔️ How to expand margins ✔️ Guidance on exit readiness I enjoy helping founders, operators, and investors accelerate growth and ROI across Japan and APAC through practical operating experience. ## Offerings - Video call (15 min): $150.00 ## Subscription Plans - Expanding into new markets — 1:1 Growth Advisor ($950.00/month) ## Example Questions - I’m thinking of starting a company. What are the next few things I should focus on? - How do I know if my business idea will work? - How would you approach growth for my business? - What key metrics should I aim for at different stages to be a best in class company? ## Links - [Expert profile](/RyanHart) - [Avatar](https://media.intro.co/avatars/1562742WKvPPfB1.jpg) - [Marketplace](/marketplace)