Kokuyo Co., Ltd. Introduces Presentation Automation AI 'TALKsmith' in New Business Venture 'TEAMUS'

LOOV Inc. (Headquarters: Shibuya-ku, Tokyo; CEO: Masato Uchida), a company that provides 'TALKsmith (Talksmith)', an AI-powered presentation automation solution for optimized explanation experiences, has released an interview article detailing the adoption and utilization story of 'TEAMUS (Teamus)', a new organizational growth solution launched by Kokuyo Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture; President & CEO: Hidekuni Kuroda).

This article highlights how Kokuyo, a company with over 120 years of experience focused on 'work', is leveraging TALKsmith's Video Agent (AI presentation video) and AI scenario generation features to overcome the common startup challenge of effectively communicating unique service value in its new HR-focused business venture.

Kokuyo Co., Ltd. Introduces Presentation Automation AI 'TALKsmith' in New Business Venture 'TEAMUS'

Background and Selection Rationale for Adopting 'TALKsmith'

Kokuyo's 'TEAMUS' is a new business initiative that excels not only in helping organizations understand their current state through organizational surveys but also in guiding stakeholders to 'realize and transform' themselves. However, during the launch phase, the company faced challenges in moving beyond the preconception of 'Kokuyo = stationery and office furniture' and in clearly conveying its unique service value. Additionally, there was concern that proposal approaches varied across team members and that the intended vision was not being consistently communicated.

The decision to adopt 'TALKsmith' was driven by its ability to enable 'dialogue that reaches the recipient' through a Video Agent that dynamically adapts content based on viewer interests, rather than delivering one-way explanations. Furthermore, the ability of the AI to generate diverse presentation scenarios simply by analyzing existing service materials and recorded sales meeting data significantly lowered the barrier to creating presentation videos, making SaaS adoption feasible—a key deciding factor.

Use Cases and Current Outcomes of 'TALKsmith'

Currently, 'TEAMUS' uses TALKsmith to deliver pre-meeting presentation videos to prospects between the time an appointment is secured and the actual meeting date. By intentionally setting broad initial questions, the team collects customer interest points in advance, enabling more accurate and tailored proposals during the actual meeting.

While full-scale field deployment is still in its early stages, one immediate benefit is that the process of creating AI-powered presentation videos has become an opportunity to reorganize and redefine the team’s own service value and core messaging. Looking ahead, the team plans to expand usage to various repetitive communication scenarios, such as internal message dissemination post-contract, support for internal approvals, and surveys designed to uncover genuine user feedback.

Use Case: From Appointment Booking to Meeting Day

Comments from the Project Leaders

'We were initially concerned about the effort required to create presentation videos ourselves, but the AI’s ability to suggest scripts and branching paths from existing materials turned out to be a non-issue. We believe TALKsmith is a powerful tool for new ventures with limited resources, enabling both the articulation of core value and the discovery of customer needs. Moreover, the video creation process itself has become a valuable opportunity to rethink our messaging and communication design.'

Yoshida, Team Success Group Leader, HRCA Solutions Division, Kokuyo Co., Ltd.

Onai, Product Development Lead, Kokuyo Co., Ltd.

View the full case study here

[Company Overview]

Company Name: Kokuyo Co., Ltd. Location: 5-54 Omotesandō, Kita-ku, Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture, Park Tower 14F, Gran Green Osaka

Representative: President & CEO Hidekuni Kuroda

Established: October 1905 (founded) Business: In addition to stationery, office furniture, and office space solutions, the company is launching new HR ventures including the organizational growth solution 'TEAMUS (Teamus)'.

URL: https://www.kokuyo-furniture.co.jp/wp/special/teamus/

About the Presentation Automation AI 'TALKsmith'

TALKsmith (Talksmith)

TALKsmith is an AI-powered presentation automation platform that replaces manual sales efforts in service explanations and pre- and post-proposal customer follow-ups. It delivers a 'personalized sales experience' tailored to the interests of each prospective customer.

TALKsmith dynamically restructures presentation content in real time based on customer interests and evaluation stages, providing 24/7 access to information such as feature explanations, case studies, and implementation benefits. This allows sales representatives to focus on high-value activities—such as closing deals with well-informed prospects—without being bogged down by routine explanations and follow-ups.

Additionally, by visualizing customer interest areas based on viewing data and engagement metrics, TALKsmith supports timely outreach. It contributes to higher conversion and order rates by facilitating pre-meeting information delivery, supporting internal approvals, and preventing missed follow-up opportunities.

The TALKsmith official website showcases use cases for sales teams, including 'completing necessary explanations before the meeting day,' 'supporting internal approvals and reviews,' and 'capturing customer interest at the moment it peaks.'

• TALKsmith Official Website: https://talk-smith.com/for-sales/

Company Overview

Our purpose is 'Updating Work That Only Humans Can Do.' We are a startup that leverages AI to automate and assetize communication tasks—such as presentations and explanations—that were traditionally considered exclusive to humans.

In Japan, where the working-age population is declining, digital transformation (DX) is accelerating, and business efficiency and optimal use of human resources are increasingly critical.

By automating and assetizing presentation tasks previously deemed human-only, we aim to eliminate 'impurities' from business communication across Japan—those elements that hinder understanding—and build the infrastructure for a society where decision-making flows smoothly.

Starting with our flagship product 'TALKsmith,' we are enhancing 'communication' across diverse fields—including sales, customer support, HR (recruitment and training), and investor relations—to create a future where people can focus entirely on truly creative value creation.

In 2024, we were selected for the 'Incredible Ventures 100 2024' list by Weekly Toyo Keizai. (※1) In 2025, we received the 'Top SaaS Development Service in APAC 2025' award from CIOReview APAC, a leading technology publication in the Asia-Pacific region. (※2)

※1 'Incredible Ventures 100' 2024 Full List (Toyo Keizai Online): https://toyokeizai.net/artic