Human-First AI: Making AI Work for Your Business
AI is changing the way businesses work—but should AI replace the human side of business, or make it better?
In this episode of WFH with 2 Guys | AI & Workflow, Dennis and Benny sit down with Derek Crager to talk about the idea of Human-First AI and what it really means for businesses.
Instead of chasing every new AI tool or trying to automate everything, Derek shares a practical approach to using AI as a tool that supports people, improves processes, and helps businesses work smarter.
The conversation explores how small and midsize businesses can begin using AI in meaningful ways, where AI can create real efficiencies, and why the human element still matters. We also discuss the importance of understanding your business processes before simply throwing AI at a problem.
If you’ve been hearing about AI everywhere but aren’t sure how to actually put it to work in your business, this conversation offers a practical perspective on where to start—and how to keep people at the center of the process.
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 built Amazon’s highest rated employee training program in company history. He created Pocket Mentor, the world’s first voice‐based AImentor for in-ear, hands‐free, eyes-free, real‐time support on the job that magnifies learning 30x. A recognized 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 his 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 grow and 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 across the largest companies in the world.
Contact Information:
Derek Crager Web: https://www.practicalai.app
New Book: https://www.humanfirstai.net (Free Chapter)