Phillip Phill Perkins

About Phillip Phill Perkins

After 16 years in tech recruiting, I launched Perkins & Associates to build something deeply personal: a modern, AI-powered staffing firm grounded in real relationships, fast execution, and deep local networks.I’ve worked with everyone from Series A startups to Fortune 500s, helping them hire top-tier talent in data, AI, and engineering. But this chapter is about more than business — it’s about building a life and a firm that reflect what matters most.I’m a proud dad of 4 (ages 10 to 1), husband, ocean lover, and Boston sports diehard. I read The Economist every week (have for 20 years), care deeply about current events, and am passionate about getting AI into classrooms the right way — now, not 10 years from now.Before recruiting, I worked at a free-market think tank in D.C, meeting with 400+ congressional and senate offices on tax policy. I played college football, and these days, I spend weekends chasing two spaniels and four kids up and down the coast.If you\'re building something bold or thinking about your next move, let\'s connect.

Experience

1. Founder

   Perkins And Associates

   Jul 2025 — Present · Boston, MA, US

   Perkins & Associates is a premier AI talent agency rooted in Boston, one of the world’s most dynamic innovation economies. With over 16 years of experience in tech recruiting, we’ve built a network that runs deep—not only in New England, but also across key AI hubs like San Francisco and New York City.We specialize in connecting top-tier engineering and research talent with companies pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in artificial intelligence. From early-stage startups to enterprise R&D teams, our clients rely on us for access to highly vetted, referral-based candidates who are rarely on the market.Boston is home—but our reach is national, and our relationships are personal. Whether you’re scaling your AI team or looking for your next challenge, Perkins & Associates is the human layer in the loop.

Education

• Hobart and William Smith Colleges

  BA, major : Economics Minor : International Relations

  2004 — 2008

Skills

• Sdlc
• Benefits Negotiation
• Talent Acquisition
• Crm
• Sourcing
• Management
• Contract Recruitment
• New Hire Training
• Sales Management
• Internet Recruiting
• Leadership
• Sales Presentations
• Temporary Placement
• .net
• Executive Search
• Staff Augmentation
• Applicant Tracking Systems
• Sales
• Sharepoint
• New Business Development
• Technical Recruiting
• Networking
• Recruiting
• Permanent Placement
• Screening Resumes
• Sales Process
• Account Management