Aidemy

Aidemy Inc. is a publicly traded Japanese company specializing in the artificial intelligence (AI) and digital transformation (DX) sectors. Founded in 2014 as Goods Inc. by Akihiko Ishikawa while he was a student at the University of Tokyo, the company rebranded to Aidemy Inc. in 2017. Ishikawa's background in environmental engineering, where he applied machine learning to water treatment research, directly inspired the company's creation. He identified the high barrier to entry for AI programming skills and set out to address the shortage of AI engineers. The company achieved a significant milestone by listing on the Tokyo Stock Exchange Growth Market in June 2023.

The firm's business model is centered on a synergistic relationship between its educational products and its solution services, creating a virtuous cycle for revenue generation and client engagement. Aidemy operates primarily through two main pillars targeting corporate clients. The first is the AI/DX Product business, featuring "Aidemy Business," an online e-learning platform designed for corporate DX and AI human resource development and reskilling. This subscription-based service offers over 250 courses covering topics from basic IT literacy to advanced AI, such as Generative AI and Python programming. The second pillar is the AI/DX Solution business, which was consolidated under the "Aidemy Solutions" brand (formerly "Modeloy"). This division provides hands-on, consulting-style support for companies, assisting them with every stage of a digital project, from defining business challenges and developing proofs-of-concept (PoC) to full implementation and operation of AI systems. This structure allows Aidemy to first engage clients through its training platform and then upsell to higher-value consulting and development services as the client's internal capabilities mature.

For individuals, Aidemy offers "Aidemy Premium," a Python-focused online programming school aimed at upskilling individuals in data analysis and AI, preparing them for E-qualifications in as little as three months. The platform is noted for its user experience, which allows learners to start coding immediately in a browser without complex environment setup. This comprehensive suite of services, from individual reskilling to full corporate transformation support, positions Aidemy as a key partner for businesses seeking to internalize AI and DX capabilities rather than outsourcing them.

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