PKSHA Representative Director UENOYAMA Katsuya Wins "Exceptional Growth" Category Award at "EY Entrepreneur Of The Year 2025 Japan"

The award recognizes his efforts in the social implementation of AI and realization of the "co-evolution of humans and software" in the startup-focused "Exceptional Growth" category of the entrepreneur award program organized by EY Japan, celebrating its 25th anniversary.

PKSHA Technology Inc. (Headquarters: Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director UENOYAMA Katsuya; hereinafter "PKSHA") is pleased to announce that Representative Director UENOYAMA Katsuya has been awarded the "Exceptional Growth" Category Award at the "EY Entrepreneur Of The Year 2025 Japan" (hereinafter "EOY 2025 Japan"), organized by EY Japan.

Under the mission of "Shaping Future Software," PKSHA Technology Inc. conducts research and development of AI and AI agents based on proprietary technologies, such as natural language processing, and strives to deliver value through their social implementation.

About EY Entrepreneur Of The Year

The “EY Entrepreneur of the Year" is an international entrepreneur award program established in approximately 80 countries and regions worldwide. This program celebrates its 25th anniversary in Japan. Recognized as one of the world’s most prestigious business awards, it honors the efforts and successes of entrepreneurs striving toward their goals to build a better society.

The "Exceptional Growth Category" honors entrepreneurs who have led their businesses to success and are gaining significant attention, or who serve as role models for future entrepreneurs. It recognizes that those who possess a certain degree of influence overseas are expanding their businesses and achieving results through innovative technologies or business models, and are expected to achieve further growth in the future.

EY Entrepreneur Of The Year Japan | EY Japan

Review by the EOY 2025 Selection Committee

"He is a young leader powerfully advancing the social implementation of AI, and an entrepreneur leading the coexistence of humans and technology to a new stage. We were impressed by his discussion of the potential of 'Eastern AI,' which values Japanese concepts such as Wa (harmony) and Ma (negative space/interval). He is an innovator delivering Japan-originated knowledge and technology to the world, continuously updating the very 'OS' of society. As a challenger in creating the world's future, we eagerly anticipate his continued success."

Comment from Representative Director UENOYAMA Katsuya, PKSHA Technology Inc.

"I would like to express my heartfelt gratitude for this award. When I founded the company 13 years ago, I was immersed in monozukuri (the art of crafting things), but I am truly happy to stand here today supported by many people.

We prioritize the question 'When viewed from the future, what is currently broken?' A major issue in the modern era is friction in remote communication. Mutual understanding, which is achievable face-to-face, becomes difficult when separated by a distance, leading to friction. To address this issue, artificial intelligence (AI) has the power to connect people and enable collaboration between those who are far apart.

The 'Connective AI' we advocate is a technology that reflects Japanese values and creates new relationships between people. I hope this will spread worldwide and help build a better future. I would like to sincerely thank everyone who has supported us thus far."

About PKSHA Technology Inc.
PKSHA, with the mission of "shaping the software of the future," offers a range of AI and AI Agents addressing social issues. These are deployed as tailored for industries such as finance, manufacturing, and education, as well as versatile products including "PKSHA AI Help Desk," and "PKSHA Chat Agent," The company supports future work styles and aims to foster a society where humans and software evolve together.
Company Name:PKSHA Technology Inc.
Location:Hongo Segawa Building 4F, 2-35-10 Hongo, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo
Representative:Representative Director UENOYAMA Katsuya
URL:https://www.pkshatech.com/