I build digital experiences that make people stick around—and come back for more. Whether it’s trivia, tools, or teams, I believe great products come from great questions (and a few wrong answers along the way).
At Sporcle, I lead our product, engineering, design, and support teams. I’ve helped shape the systems and processes that keep us shipping, scaling, and evolving—with just enough chaos to keep it fun.
I also write Chief Rabbit, a weekly newsletter for people who want to make progress without burning out. It’s about small, intentional moves that stack up to something bigger.
What I’m into:
→ Building systems that create flow, not friction
→ Leading teams that love solving hard problems
→ Sharing ideas that help people think better and live better
Let’s connect:
→ chiefrabbit.com
→ Threads: @derekpharr
→ YouTube: @DerekPharr
Derek Pharr has been a guest on 1 episode.
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The 3 Biggest Barriers to AI Adoption Across Your Team | Derek Pharr, CPO (Sporcle)
August 21st, 2025 | 30 mins 19 secs
business, digital experience, product management, technology
Why is AI adoption so hard inside companies? Derek Pharr, CPO at Sporcle, joins LaunchPod to reveal the 3 biggest barriers to AI adoption and how he helped his team overcome them.
In this episode, you’ll learn how Sporcle:
*The 3 biggest barriers to AI adoption and how Derek addressed them
*How Sporcle built a “content intern” with Claude Projects to augment trivia writers and improve user engagement
*How Derek prototyped, tested, and rejected a doomed product idea in under an hour