Towards "Japan, the country where human resources work most vibrantly in the world." AI appears to foster autonomous human resources. Simultaneously, training programs begin.

Our company endorses April Dream, which aims to make April 1st a day for announcing dreams. This press release is a dream of Sherpath Inc. Sherpath Inc. (Head office: Shibuya-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director: Goichiro Arai) has rebranded its service as "AI Sherpa for Fostering Autonomous Human Resources," with a 10-year vision of "a society where everyone can unleash their potential." We are also pleased to announce the launch of a new program, "Autonomous Human Resource Development Program," which fundamentally strengthens "autonomy," an essential quality in the VUCA era.

10-Year Dream: To make Japan the country where human resources work most vibrantly in the world

Under the vision of "a society where everyone can unleash their potential," Sherpath has provided support by integrating organizational behavior theory and AI technology. The future we envision in 10 years is a society where people working in Japan unleash their potential and shine most vibrantly in the world. As a first step, we will evolve into a partner that not only ensures "training retention" but also fosters the "autonomy" of workers themselves. We will accelerate the shift from a "How-type" work style, where people wait for instructions, to a "What-type" work style, where they define problems themselves and create value, with the accompaniment of AI.

Rebranding: "AI Sherpa for Fostering Autonomous Human Resources"

With this rebranding, we have renewed our service concept to "AI Sherpa for Fostering Autonomous Human Resources." While encompassing the previous role of "ensuring training content retention," we aim to promote individual autonomous growth and, in the medium to long term, lead the realization of an "autonomous growth organization." By continuously asking questions that break through the "wall of introspection," AI helps internalize true autonomy, not just temporary learning.

Features of the New "Autonomous Human Resource Development Program"

In today's rapidly changing world with no single right answer, we are launching an accompanying program that comprehensively trains the five essential elements required for "autonomous human resources" sought by companies. **・Strengthening Metacognitive Ability:** We train the ability to objectively grasp and control one's own thoughts and actions as the foundation for all elements. **・Multifaceted Approach to Five Elements:** AI asks questions through its unique filter regarding metacognition, proactiveness, business perspective, breadth of vision, and time horizon. **・Transforming On-site Experience into "Seeds of Growth":** Instead of "group training" that follows a fixed curriculum, we provide individualized accompaniment using real-world experiences at each individual's workplace as material. **・Establishing an Experiential Learning Cycle:** We continuously cycle through reflecting on weekly practices, transforming insights into "personal theories," and applying them to the following week.

Message from Representative Director Goichiro Arai

Throughout my career, I have been convinced that organizations with high psychological safety and where diversity is leveraged produce high results. It is a great loss for society when someone cannot fully unleash their potential. In 10 years, for Japan to be the most vibrant country in the world, we will leverage organizational behavior theory and AI to expand each individual's "Can (what they can do)" and create a foundation for realizing their "Will (what they want to do)." We begin here our challenge to pass on a better society to the next generation.

■ About Sherpath Inc.

Sherpath is a startup comprised of members with expertise in organizational and HR fields and technology, aiming to realize "a society where everyone can unleash their potential." Through AI Sherpa, we are building a new standard for human resource development and organizational development. ・Representative Director Goichiro Arai: After NTT, Strategy&, and Hoshino Resorts, he founded CLEARNOTE and expanded it globally. After selling it, he founded Sherpath Inc. via VC. ・Director Takefumi Kitagaki: After working at a major non-life insurance company and as a consultant supporting strategy formulation, organizational management, and human resource development, he joined Sherpath Inc. in 2025.

■ Company Profile

Location: Kuwano Building 2F, 6-23-4 Jingumae, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo 150-0001 Established: July 29, 2024 Business Activities: Human resource development and organizational development services, AI software development and operation Corporate Website: https://sherpath.jp/ 【Contact】 Company Profile/Contact Information Company Name: Sherpath Inc. (pr@sherpath.jp) Representative: Goichiro Arai Location: Kuwano Building 2F, 6-23-4 Jingumae, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo Established: July 29, 2024 Corporate Website: https://sherpath.jp/