Shows
KLRNSan Antonio to test new aviation technologyThis week On The Record with Randy Beamer, we get the lowdown on the city’s first Vertiport coming to Port San Antonio with President and CEO Jim Perschbach. Hear about this dynamic new more efficient way to transport people and goods, and how San Antonio will be leading in this technology.Then, SAISD Superintendent Dr. Jaime Aquino discusses the budget shortfall his district is facing, and how he is working to balance needs and priorities to make it work.On Reporter’s Roundtable, SA Report’s Business Reporter Lindsey Carnett talks about her recent article...
2025-03-2126 min
Beyond the BiteEp 22. From Air Base to Innovation Hub: Change Agent Jim Perschbach on Port San Antonio's SuccessIn this groundbreaking episode of Beyond the Bite, host Eddie Aldrete welcomes the visionary Jim Perschbach, President and CEO of Port San Antonio. Together, they explore the transformative journey of a former air force base into a booming tech innovation hub that is reshaping San Antonio's economic landscape. Perschbach shares the port's strategy of fostering a vibrant ecosystem brimming with talent and employers, thus resulting in a surge of job opportunities and enhancement of the city's stature in the tech and aviation sectors.The episode delves into the profound influence of San Antonio as a...
2024-01-3043 min
Emerging Tech HorizonsHow the Department of Defense Benefits from Regional Collaboration in TexasHow does Texas innovation fit within larger, national defense missions?
At the 23rd Annual Science & Engineering Technology Conference, Dr. Arun Seraphin is joined by Drew Scheberle (Executive Director of the National Security Innovation Council) and Jim Perschbach (President & CEO at Port San Antonio) to learn more about Texas' contribution to the defense industrial base.
2023-08-0927 min
Building Texas BusinessEp051: Exploring Innovation and Aerospace with Jim PerschbachJim Perschbach, President and CEO of Port San Antonio, joins the podcast to share his insights on leading an organization that has transformed an old Air Force Base into an innovative aerospace and national defense park.
Jim discusses the challenges of working remotely and the importance of providing flexibility to maintain a collaborative and productive work environment.
Dive into the fascinating world of Port San Antonio and discover the innovative solutions transforming the aerospace and national defense industries.
SHOW HIGHLIGHTS
Port San Antonio operates as a research park, aerospace national defense...
2023-06-2834 min
bigcitysmalltown with Bob Rivard12. Beyond Gaming: Jim Perschbach on Investing in Young Talent for Future Innovation Do you want to tap into a hotbed of innovation and create high-value jobs for your business? Look no further than Port San Antonio, a growing technology and innovation hub. As a guest on this podcast, Jim Perschbach will share the solution to unlocking the potential for innovation and job creation in this thriving city. With a focus on attracting and retaining top talent, cultivating a collaborative ecosystem, and leveraging cutting-edge technology, Port San Antonio offers unparalleled opportunities for growth and success. Don't miss out on the chance to be part of this exciting movement towards innovation and economic...
2023-06-1954 min
KSAT ExplainsWhat is Port San Antonio? KSAT ExplainsIf you’ve driven on Highway 90 in San Antonio, you’ve likely seen the signs directing you to exit at General Hudnell Drive and Port San Antonio. “There’s a misconception that this is some sort of strange, off-the-grid federal enclave that operates under a different law, which isn’t true,” says Port SA CEO Jim Perschbach. What is true is the name “Port San Antonio” does not necessarily reflect what happens on the campus nowadays. The term “port” leads you to believe it’s a trade hub, which, in this KSAT Explains, we learn is only partly accurate. Learn mor...
2022-11-0806 min
Austin NextRoad Trip to San Antonio - The Innovation Ecosystem with Jim Perschbach, President & CEO Port San AntonioA lot of conversations today talk about the competition & cooperation between San Antonio and Austin. Two growing cities separated by a strip of Interstate 35. Cities with very different histories, different experiences…but both growing innovation systems. For our San Antonio visit, we start with Port San Antonio, It’s the Alamo City’s large and dynamic technology and innovation campus. A 1,900-acre platform just southwest of downtown San Antonio and a place that provides connected solutions in an increasingly connected world.What's next San Antonio?Episode LinksPort San An...
2022-10-0442 min
South Texas Business PodcastTech Port San AntonioIn this special edition of the SoTx Business Podcast, Port San Antonio President/CEO Jim Perschbach shares the vision being put to action at Tech Port. #AllRoadsLeadSouth #SoTxPodcast 🤖👩🎓🧑🎤👨✈️🎮✈️🚀🛰🛸
2022-07-0728 min
Texas Business MindsSan Antonio: Back to the Future! DeLorean's, a Vertiport, E-Sports and More at Port SANo one has ever accused Port San Antonio CEO Jim Perschbach of playing it safe. Since taking over, he and his team have implemented a strategic, innovative vision to transform the former Air Force base into an innovation and transportation hub. In this episode, SABJ Editor-in-Chief Sam Boykin hosts an update with the region's visionary leader.
2022-06-2828 min
Lone Star Cyber PodcastPort San Antonio: President and CEO Jim PerschbachIn this expansive conversation at Port San Antonio, the Lone Star Cyber Podcast sat down with President and CEO Jim Perschbach. From the new $70M innovation and gaming Tech Port Center and Arena to robotics, DeLoreans and Tesla Coils, this is one you won't want to miss. Learn more about cybersecurity at Port San Antonio at www.cyberworkshere.com
2022-05-0441 min
Level Up Leadership DevelopmentThe Importance of Getting a Mentor with Joost de Vries, CEO of Delorean Motor CompanyIn this episode of the Level Up Leadership Development Podcast, I had the pleasure of interviewing Joost de Vries, CEO of DeLorean Motor Company Inc. Joost joined the team officially 6 months ago and he and his team have reinvented the 40-year-old brand into the first of many new EVs. Listen and learn the importance of getting a mentor throughout your leadership journey, and learn how the greater:SATX team including Sean Attwood, Jenna Saucedo-Herrera, Jim Perschbach with Port San Antonio, the office of Mayor ...
2022-05-0227 min
SAHCC VOICESPort San Antonio: Aerospace Robotics, Games, & Community Driven IdeasPlease enjoy this wonderful conversation we had with the Port's President & CEO, Jim Perschbach. Listen and learn about the rich innovation history of what once the Kelly Air Force Base, explore the origin of some cool projects that have been developed there, such as the world's largest industrial robot, and a peak inside the Port's new innovation center coming Spring 2022.Meet our Guest:Jim Perschbach joined the Port in 2014—leading a team that provides strategic support to grow advanced industries on the 1,900-acre technology innovation campus, including aerospace, cybersecurity, defense, manufacturing and global trade. Th...
2021-12-0735 min
The Buzz with ACT-IACLunar Manufacturing, Lasers and eSports at Port San AntonioThe Buzz with ACT-IAC presents the first in a series of episodes exploring Port San Antonio - an innovation campus that has emerged from the closure of Kelly Air Force Base.In this episode, Jim Perschbach, President & CEO, gives us an introduction to the Port, highlights some of the technologies and companies coming out of San Antonio, discusses their approach to fostering innovation, and hypothesizes on the future of the space industry. Learn more about Port San Antonio: https://www.portsanantonio.us/ Subscribe on your favorite podcast platform to never miss...
2021-05-2649 min
Plug In with TTCSASW Edition: The Change Agent featuring Jim PerschbachAs the Decade of Downtown edged beyond its mid-point and into the latter half of the decade, something special was taking shape just 8 minutes to the southwest of the urban core. Port San Antonio was readjusting its own strategy and vision under the guidance of its new leader, Jim Perschbach. With a knack for systems-based thinking and visionary placemaking (inspired by a trip to somewhere magical as a youngster), Jim brought a new perspective of incremental growth and community-building through activating and investing in the power of people here in San Antonio. The results of this...
2020-10-2051 minTexas Business MindsSan Antonio: Port CEO Jim PerschbachIt may be a cliche, but it's true: If you build it, they will come. Port San Antonio invested in commercial real estate, luring a dynamic mix of global, national and regional leaders in aerospace, defense, cybersecurity, logistics and manufacturing. In this episode, Port San Antonio CEO Jim Perschbach joins SABJ Editor-In-Chief Tony Quesada to share how he and his team are fueling the growth of the Alamo City's technology and innovation campus.
2020-09-2236 min
Commerce StreetCOMMERCE STREET: Free training for open jobs at new center in Port San AntonioPort San Antonio and the San Antonio Museum of Science and Technology are teaming up with local partners to create a tech training hub to fill hundreds of open jobs in growing industries in a time when much of the economy has been hammered by the pandemic. KENS 5 Commerce Street’s Erica Zucco speaks with Port San Antonio President/CEO Jim Perschbach, SAMSAT President/CEO Doug King, District 4 Councilwoman Adriana Rocha Garcia and Workforce Solutions Alamo CEO Adrian Lopez about their hopes for San Antonians using the center- and what this moment means for economic development in the years to co...
2020-08-0412 min
Texas CEO InsiderEpisode 24: Jim Perschbach, CEO - Port San AntonioIn this episode CEO Insider host Sandy McIlree talks with Jim Perschbach, CEO of Port San Antonio. Port San Antonio is a 10 million square foot facility in San Antonio that is home to Boeing's largest services and sustainment center, cybersecurity and robotics startups, San Antonio Museum of Science and Technology and Project Tech.
2019-05-0121 min
YTexas CEO InsiderEpisode 24: Jim Perschbach, CEO - Port San AntonioIn this episode CEO Insider host Sandy McIlree talks with Jim Perschbach, CEO of Port San Antonio. Port San Antonio is a 10 million square foot facility in San Antonio that is home to Boeing's largest services and sustainment center, cybersecurity and robotics startups, San Antonio Museum of Science and Technology and Project Tech.
2019-05-0121 min