About Me

AI strategy & implementation for entrepreneurs

I am James Pratt, founder and AI consultant. For over 20 years, I have helped entrepreneurs and organisations implement change with confidence – from public sector digital transformation to building scalable business systems. Today, my focus is helping founders and small-medium teams move from confusion to clarity to execution using the WHĀKĀ‑6 Framework™. As a Deaf/disabled indigenous entrepreneur, I bring lived experience in accessibility, equity, and inclusive cultural design to everything I do.

  • Clarity and prioritisation – Understand your AI opportunity, what to implement first, and what to ignore

  • Practical, responsible implementation – Workflows across marketing, operations, and customer support, with governance and data safety built in

  • Culturally grounded strategy – The WHĀKĀ‑6 Framework™ keeps your approach relationship‑first, culturally safe, and measurable.

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How I Work

Relationship‑first. Practical. Governance‑grade.

Every engagement starts with understanding your business, constraints, and goals. I combine strategic thinking with hands‑on implementation, using the WHĀKĀ‑6 Framework™ to ensure your AI strategy is culturally grounded, relationship‑first, and focused on measurable outcomes. You are not getting generic advice – you are getting tailored solutions built on 20+ years of real‑world experience across digital transformation, business systems, and strategic leadership.

  • Clear communication – You will always know where you stand, what is next, and why it matters.

  • Practical roadmaps – Step‑by‑step guidance aligned to your workflows, budget, and timeline.

  • Governance‑grade delivery – Every recommendation is audit‑safe, compliant, and built to last

Credentials & Experience

Strategy, governance, and practical delivery

With a Master of Communications and Information Management and a Bachelor’s in Management and Marketing, I bring strategic thinking to every engagement. Over 20 years of experience across public sector digital transformation, not‑for‑profit governance, and practical delivery has shaped my approach: evidence‑based, relationship‑first, and focused on sustainable outcomes. I have worked with government agencies, charitable trusts, and entrepreneurs – delivering audit‑ready solutions that respect cultural values and drive real change.

  • Track record – 20+ years delivering complex projects across diverse sectors and stakeholder environments.

  • Governance expertise – Public sector and not‑for‑profit experience means your solutions are compliant, audit‑safe, and built to scale.

  • Cultural grounding – Strong commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi, accessibility, and equity in every strategy I develop

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