Executive AI Advisory
An AI advisor at the CEO's side
AI advisory for leadership
OverviewService overview
Executive AI Advisory is a monthly retainer for owners and executives of small and mid-sized Japanese companies. We help leadership decide where AI fits in their business, set priorities, and move from ideas to working prototypes.
- Price
- Monthly retainer, typically ¥100,000–¥250,000 per month depending on scope. Sessions online or on-site.
What is included
- 01Monthly AI strategy sessions with leadership
- 02Briefings on AI developments relevant to your industry
- 03Identifying and prioritizing AI use cases
- 04An AX roadmap for the next 6–12 months
- 05Sparring on new business ideas
- 06Rapid prototypes to test ideas in days
- 07Internal AI usage guidelines
- 08Monthly progress reviews
Who it is for
- CEOs and executives who know AI matters but are unsure where to start
- Owner-managed companies with 30–300 employees
- Leadership teams that want an outside partner who also builds, not just advises
What you get
- A clear, prioritized list of where AI creates value in your company
- Decisions made faster, with less dependence on vendors' sales pitches
- First prototypes in the hands of your team
InsightsRelated guides
Related reading
- GuideAI TransformationAI Adoption for Japanese SMEs: The 2026 Guide — Where to Start, Costs, Subsidies, Rules and Who to AskAbout one in five Japanese SMEs (20.4%) has adopted AI, and 82.6% of those use generative AI, mostly to cut working time [1]. The biggest barriers are missing case studies and vendor information, not technology [1]. Start by mapping how time is actually spent, pick one repeatable task a person can check, run a small trial, write a one-page rule set, then scale. Part of the cost may be covered by the Digitalization & AI Adoption Subsidy 2026 (50% rate, up to ¥4.5M in the standard track); the next deadline is 30 October 2026, 17:00 JST [3][4]. Free advice is available at Yorozu Support Centers, which now have AI advisers [8].Read
- AI TransformationWhat Is AX (AI Transformation)? A Practical Definition for Japanese SMEsAX (AI transformation) is the redesign of business processes on the assumption that AI can draft, analyze and assist with decisions. DX digitizes existing work. AX changes which work people do at all, freeing time for judgment, relationships and new business.Read
- PartneringPartnering with Regional Japanese Companies: A Guide for International BusinessesSuccessful partnerships with regional Japanese companies rest on trust built over time, patient consensus-based decision-making, and practical support for the partner's operations. Many of these businesses are highly skilled but under-digitized, so helping them modernize workflows is often the fastest way to create shared value.Read
FAQ
Executive AI Advisory: FAQ
Do we need technical staff to start?
No. The retainer is designed for leadership teams without in-house AI engineers. We translate business questions into technical options and build the first prototypes ourselves.
How is this different from AI consulting?
We do not stop at recommendations. The same team that advises you also scopes and builds the solutions, so strategy and implementation stay connected.
Contact
Tell us about your business. We will suggest a realistic first step.
Not sure where AI fits yet? That is the best time to talk. We will help you sort out priorities, whether you are a regional Japanese company or an international partner.