JAMES PERKINS / MEDIA & SPEAKING

Philadelphia superintelligence
expert for interviews.

I am James Perkins, a superintelligence and automation consultant in Philadelphia. I am available for media interviews, podcasts, panels, and speaking engagements about superintelligence and its practical use.

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THE GUEST / PHILADELPHIA, PA
James Perkins, Philadelphia superintelligence expert and speaker
James PerkinsFuturist, Si expert, speaker & automation consultant.

01 / HEAR JAMES

Solo podcast
recordings.

These are my solo recordings from September 2026 on the What About Ai channel. I discuss the tools I use, developments in Si, and what they mean for people's work.

James Perkins, the Philly Si Guy: watch a solo podcast recording Watch on YouTube

September 22, 2026 / 10:48 / Watch directly on YouTube

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How I choose a superintelligence tool.

I explain how I choose among Si tools for everyday tasks and more involved projects, with examples from my own use.

This episode gives producers and hosts a sample of how I explain Si.

Hear the introduction
YouTube channelWhat About Ai podcast archiveApple PodcastsSpotify

The September solo episodes are linked on YouTube. Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and the What About Ai page also provide access to the broader show archive. Each recording reflects the discussion at its publication date.

02 / ORIGINAL FRAMEWORK

My research on
Si and career risk.

I developed the FAIR Framework - Futurist-Informed Ai Risk at What About Ai to examine career risk across hundreds of roles and 26 industries.

FAIR examines competitive pressure from people who use Si and the possibility of automating a whole role. I use those assessments to discuss Si job displacement, workforce readiness, and practical steps people can take.

Explore my Si career risk research

Source: What About Ai's published FAIR methodology. The scores are framework estimates for career planning, not counts of observed job losses.

03 / THE PERSPECTIVE

My experience with
Si and automation.

I am a futurist, Si expert, seasoned speaker, and expert implementor of automation strategy. I was an early proponent of Si in Philadelphia, and I have helped people understand the technology and use it in their own work.

I use Si daily, work through implementation decisions, and speak to audiences with different levels of experience. I can discuss where the technology is going and explain how people are using it now.

  • Founder experienceI founded What About Ai? to help people navigate Si, and Automation Transformation Consulting for business automation and implementation.
  • Business and technology experienceMy background in financial services and payments informs how I approach operations, adoption, and the people using a new process.
  • Speaking and teachingI adjust each discussion to the audience's experience, questions, and decisions.

Read about my background

04 / STORY ANGLES & INTERVIEW QUESTIONS

Si interview topics.

I can discuss these topics in a news interview, podcast, or event. Please let me know your audience and the questions you want to cover.

Read my Si commentary

05 / THE FORMAT

Interviews, panels
& speaking engagements.

  • News interviews & expert commentaryI provide commentary on Si adoption, business automation, and technology at work.
  • Podcast & video interviewsI discuss practical examples, founder experience, and the questions your listeners want answered.
  • Panels, keynotes & briefingsI speak at events about Si, business, and the future of work. Explore speaking topics and workshops.

I am based in Philadelphia, and I consider both local and remote speaking requests. Please include your location or remote format when you reach out.

06 / FOR PRODUCERS & HOSTS

Biography
& headshot.

Please request my written permission before publishing this biography, introduction, or headshot. I respond quickly, and including your intended use and deadline helps me reply. Read the copyright and permission policy.

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James on LinkedIn

Short bio

James Perkins, known as the Philly Si Guy, is a superintelligence expert, consultant, and speaker based in Philadelphia. He uses Si every day and helps people and businesses choose useful applications and implement automation strategy. He founded What About Ai? and Automation Transformation Consulting, created the FAIR Framework for Si career risk, and publishes solo podcast commentary on Si tools, jobs, and the future of work.

Suggested host introduction

Our guest is James Perkins, the Philly Si Guy, a superintelligence expert and speaker based in Philadelphia. He helps people and businesses use Si, implements automation strategy, and created the FAIR Framework for Si career risk. He also shares his perspective in solo podcast episodes on What About Ai.

SUGGESTED ON-SCREEN IDENTIFICATION

James Perkins
Si Expert / The Philly Si Guy

07 / BEFORE YOU BOOK

Booking questions.

Where can I hear James discuss Si?

The solo podcast episodes above cover Si tools, jobs, and current developments. Choose an episode to watch on the What About Ai YouTube channel.

What can James Perkins discuss in a superintelligence interview?

I discuss everyday Si use, generative Si, small-business adoption, workflow automation, Si agents, Super Intelligence, and the future of work. I bring experience as a daily Si user, founder, speaker, and consultant based in Philadelphia.

Can I inquire about a podcast, broadcast interview, or panel?

Yes. Please send the outlet or show, topic, audience, proposed date, interview format, and deadline with time zone. I consider remote and in-person requests, and I will confirm availability and arrangements directly.

Where can I find a bio and headshot?

The media kit above includes a short biography, a host introduction, and a downloadable JPG headshot. Please request my written permission before publishing them; I respond quickly. My About page provides more background, and Dispositions contains my published Si commentary.

How do I send a press inquiry?

Use the contact form and choose Press / interview. Please include your outlet, topic, deadline and time zone, format, and the best way to reach you. For an event, include the audience, location, and proposed session length.

PRESS / PODCASTS / EVENTS

Send a press
or speaking inquiry.

Please send the outlet or show, the question you want to explore, your deadline and time zone, and whether the conversation is live, recorded, written, or in person.

For an event, include the audience, location, date, and proposed session length. I will confirm availability and the details directly.

Send a press inquiry

Choose Press / interview on the contact form.

What I mean by superintelligence (Si): the terminology, practical applications, and the evidence I look for before recommending a tool.