Decision Intelligence, AI's Next Phase. Everything You Need To Know.

How do you build AI tools that empower people—not replace them? In this episode, we sit down with Evan Burkosky, CEO and Co-Founder of Kimaru.ai, to talk about the rise of Decision Intelligence, how Kimaru.ai is helping companies make faster, smarter decisions and the future of work in an AI-driven world. 🧠 What You’ll Learn What is Decision Intelligence and why is it important How does Kimaru.ai help organizations speed up complex decision-making Why should AI tools be built around human collaboration Real use cases from supply chain and retail sectors How to think about your career in an AI-augmented future About Kimaru.ai Kimaru.ai is a Tokyo-based startup building Decision Intelligence Agents that help companies make faster, smarter business decisions—starting with retail and supply chain operations. Rather than replacing human judgment, Kimaru.ai augments it by creating tight feedback loops between people, data, and outcomes to drive real-world performance. ⏱ Timestamps About Decision Intelligence and Kimaru.ai's Role 0:00 Intro 0:29 Kimaru.ai's origin story & the problems it is solving 3:15 Japan’s productivity puzzle & digital cliff 7:15 What is Decision Intelligence? 11:55 Focus on supply chain - why it made sense in Japan 17:50 Taking the idea to prototype – JETRO support, MVP funding, mentorship 21:22 Real-world decisions Kimaru.ai supports in retail 26:05 Why human-AI collaboration matters 34:40 Market response & 3 benefits of Kimaru.ai AI for You, Future Proof Your Career 38:20 Where AI delivers the most value today 45:00 How to future-proof your career with AI 47:00 Adaptability as a key skill in an AI world 49:36 Evan’s advice for early-career professionals 52:20 Technical vs. business roles: shifting balance 56:55 Final thoughts Connect with Evan LinkedIn:   / evanburkosky   Kimaru.ai Website https://kimaru.ai/ References The Contest for Japan’s Economic Future by Richard Katz The Coming Wave by Mustafa Suleyman Substack: Japan Optimist by Jesper Koll ------- Thank you for watching our video! If you like what we're doing, subscribe to our channel. There is more to come. 🔴 Subscribe to our Channel    / @buildplusrecruitment   ✚ About Build+ Tech Recruitment in Tokyo Build+ specializes in helping you find your next job in Japan's tech industry. We work with the most innovative companies, from small startups to large enterprises. Interested in tech jobs in Japan? Visit our website! https://www.buildplus.io ✚ Follow Build+ on Social Media LinkedIn:   / buildplusrecruitment   Facebook:   / buildplusrecruitment   X:   / buildpluscareer​   Instagram:   / buildplusrecruitment   TikTok:   / buildplusrecruitment