Kuradashi Uses Generative AI CEO Clone to Present Q3 FY2026 Earnings Briefing

Kuradashi Inc., operator of the social good market Kuradashi, announced that it held a new style of earnings briefing for the third quarter of the fiscal year ending June 2026, with “Kawamura Clone,” an avatar that recreates the voice and video image of President and CEO Kohei Kawamura using generative AI, serving as the speaker. Key financial indicators improved significantly in the third quarter. Net sales reached 920 million yen, up 18.9% year on year; marginal profit was 310 million yen, up 39.4%; EBITDA was 115 million yen, an increase of 79 million yen; and net income was 67 million yen, an increase of 60 million yen. The company said the quarter showed clear progress in both growth and profit improvement, supported by strict profit control in its core Kuradashi business and the full-scale launch of its new power storage business. Kuradashi’s mission is to “bring fruitful futures through good business.” The company aims to turn social issues into value and create meaningful impact across society, the environment, and the economy. As AI-driven innovation advances, Kuradashi positions generative AI not merely as a tool for operational efficiency, but as leverage to maximize the speed of solving social issues. The AI clone earnings presentation symbolizes the company’s transformation into an organization that uses AI as a matter of course, across food loss reduction operations, demand forecasting, risk analysis in the energy business, and corporate communications. In the briefing, Kawamura Clone used the latest AI technology to faithfully reproduce Kawamura’s speaking style, facial expressions, and tone of voice while explaining the company’s results and future strategy. Kuradashi said that by having AI handle standardized presentation tasks, management can allocate more time to essential work such as solving social issues in the field and creating new businesses. The company aims to increase corporate value through a clearer division of roles enabled by technology. Kohei Kawamura commented that the briefing was delivered not by himself, but by his digital clone. While there is still room for improvement, he said the attempt to have AI speak on behalf of a business leader is also a statement of intent to take on challenges in a rapidly changing era. As a social growth company, Kuradashi will continue to adopt new technologies without hesitation and channel all efficiency gains into solving social issues, thereby returning tangible value to investors.