Pull the Chute - Grow your People, Grow your Company Podcast
The goal of this podcast is to interview business owners and/or C-level executives to get an understanding of how they built their culture, what worked, what failed, and what tips can they give new and upcoming business owners. Our goal over the next ten years is to help as many small to medium-sized businesses get to the next level by growing their people, which will grow their company. Through coaching and transformational leadership, Pull the Chute can guide company leaders to invest time to get to know their people and understand their roles, goals, and challenges to provide learning & growth opportunities - ultimately helping their people be the best they can be.
Pull the Chute - Grow your People, Grow your Company Podcast
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Pull the Chute podcast features Derek Crager, Founder & CEO, Practical AI – Creator of Pocket Mentor – Author, Human First AI.
Derek Crager is a visionary tech founder and AI thought leader who bridges cutting‑edge innovation with human‑centric purpose. He created Pocket Mentor, the world’s first voice‑based AI mentor for hands‑free, real‑time support on the job. A seasoned expert in industrial training and reliability, Derek draws on his neurodivergent perspective—leveraging late‑diagnosed autism, ADHD, and dyslexia as a strategic advantage—to design AI solutions that work for everyone. With the upcoming book
Human First AI, Derek is spearheading a timely, tribe‑building initiative to keep technology human‑centered. This movement aligns with and accelerates Practical AI’s mission: make AI serve people, not replace them, so organizations and communities thrive.
Derek’s dual role—as an inspirational voice for mission‑driven change and a strategic expert in scalable, AI‑powered productivity—sets him apart. He speaks with authenticity and passion about using AI to empower individuals while sharing battle‑tested strategies that drive efficiency and growth.
Web: https://www.practicalai.app
New Book: https://www.humanfirstai.net (Free Chapter)
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