Founder & CEO
Strout Inc.
Kaoru Hirabayashi is the Founder & CEO of Strout Inc., specializing in land-based aquaculture systems and digital aquaculture innovation. With a background spanning aquaculture operations, business strategy, and international project development, he leads initiatives integrating AI, IoT, and resilient farming infrastructure across Asia-Pacific. His work focuses on improving productivity, environmental performance, and scalability of sustainable seafood production. He collaborates with industry, research institutions, and public agencies to deploy predictive technologies and climate-resilient aquaculture models.