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Kuradashi Introduces AI Clone for Earnings Presentation

In a groundbreaking move, Kuradashi, a Tokyo-based company focused on social good markets, conducted its earnings presentation for the third quarter of the fiscal year ending June 2026 using a digital avatar of its CEO, Kohei Kawamura. Dubbed the "Kawamura Clone," this stunning example of generative AI technology effectively showcased Kawamura's voice, expressions, and speaking style as he presented the company's financial outcomes and future plans.

The earnings presentation can be viewed online here. During this meeting, Kuradashi announced that it achieved significant improvements in its financial performance for the third quarter. Key highlights include:

• - Sales: ¥920 million (+18.9% year-over-year)
• - Gross Profit: ¥310 million (+39.4% year-over-year)
• - EBITDA: ¥115 million (up by ¥79 million)
• - Net Profit: ¥67 million (+¥60 million year-over-year)

The substantial improvements in these figures were attributed not only to the company’s diligent profit control within its flagship Kuradashi business but also to the full-scale operation of a new energy storage business, showcasing a clear trajectory of growth and profit enhancement.

Background of Kuradashi

Founded in July 2014 and headquartered in the Shinagawa area of Tokyo, Kuradashi dedicates itself to addressing various societal issues through meaningful business practices. Their mission, "Creating a fruitful future through good business," reflects their commitment to transforming societal and environmental challenges into positive impacts across industries.

With advancements in generative AI technology revolutionizing operations, Kuradashi has redefined AI's role from mere automation tools to powerful levers that enhance social issue resolution. This includes efforts in food waste reduction operations, demand forecasting, energy risk assessments, and corporate communications. By utilizing an AI clone for its earnings presentation, Kuradashi took a significant step towards becoming an organization that expertly integrates AI into daily operations.

The presentation highlighted how the Kawamura Clone communicated essential reports and strategies, allowing the leadership team to focus on substantial societal issue resolutions and the development of new businesses, thereby improving corporate value through technological allocation of roles.

CEO’s Perspective

In his remarks, CEO Kohei Kawamura stated, "This earnings presentation was delivered by my digital clone, the Kawamura Clone, not myself. While there is still room for improvement, this trial of having AI represent a CEO signifies our determination to adapt in a rapidly changing world. Kuradashi, as a social growth company, embraces new technologies and commits all efficient resources to solving social issues, providing tangible value back to our investors."

About Kuradashi

• - CEO: Kohei Kawamura
• - Founded: July 2014
• - Location: 141-0021, 5F Meguro Center Building, 3-2-1 Kamiosaki, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo
• - Website: kuradashi.jp

Services Offered

• - Social Good Market "Kuradashi": Visit
• - Kuradashi Fund: Visit
• - Dr. Tsurukame Kitchen – Frozen Meal Delivery: Visit
• - Kitchen Chef & Doctor – Frozen Meal Delivery: Visit
• - La Table de SHIORI Online Cooking Class: Visit

Kuradashi’s Impact

• - Food Waste Reduction: 37,951 tons
• - Economic Effects: ¥18.4 billion
• - CO2 Reduction: 100,607 tons
• - Total Support Amount: ¥187,674,126

Kuradashi continues to demonstrate a strong commitment to reducing food waste and improving sustainability practices, proving that innovative solutions grounded in technology can create significant positive social impacts.