David Pottruck (Former CEO of Charles Schwab, Grovara Investor) on Wrestling & Winning in Business

What do wrestling and billion-dollar business have in common? According to David Pottruck—former CEO of  @CharlesSchwab   and Wharton professor—a whole lot.In this episode of the GroDega Podcast, Peter Groverman sits down with David, a lifelong friend and early supporter of Grovara, to unpack how resilience, grit, and hard-earned lessons from the mat translate into success in business.From his days as the MVP of both the UPenn football and wrestling teams to leading Schwab during its explosive growth, David shares personal stories of discipline, defeat, and bouncing back stronger. You'll also get insider context on the roots of Grovara and how a shared athlete mindset has shaped its DNA.Plus, don’t miss the surprise guest appearance from Tatsu Tea’s CEO—and Grovara’s own legal mind—Michael Crossey, who shares how performance beverages and martial arts meet in this breakout brand.Chapters:00:15 - Pottruck’s Introduction &  Charles Schwab Era00:52 - Coaching at Penn and its Impact01:29 - Athletic Achievements02:27 - Peter Groverman’s State Final Match04:16 - The Athlete’s Edge05:42 - Grovara’s Trajectory & Pottruck’s Involvement06:38 - Building Connections & Ecosystem07:39 -The Intimacy of Wrestling08:09 - Breaking into the Athlete’s Mindset09:10 - Surprise: Michael Crossy CEO of Tatsu Tea09:58 - Tatsu Tea’s Origins:10:56 - From Athletics to Business Resiliance:11:52 - Key Traits to Being a Leader12:33 - Ski Shop Business in Deer Valley13:21 -  New G-Glasses and G-Jacket as a giftWelcome to Grovara – The Leading Global B2B Wholesale Marketplace!Grovara is revolutionizing the way better-for-you (BFY) brands, Consumer Packaged Goods (CPGs), and international buyers connect, transact, and scale. Our AI-powered platform streamlines global trade, making it easier than ever to expand into new markets.For Brands: Expand internationally with seamless logistics, compliance, and marketing support.For Buyers: Discover & source premium health, wellness, and organic products from trusted suppliers.For Service Providers: Partner with us to power global commerce with technology-driven solutions.What We Offer:Cross-border wholesale made easySaaS-driven marketplace with powerful data insightsSimplified compliance & global fulfillmentDigital payments & trade automationJoin the Future of B2B Commerce!Sign up today: www.grovara.comContact us: [email protected] Us on Social Media:Website: https://www.grovara.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/grovaraLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/grovaraFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/grovaraTwitter/X: https://twitter.com/grovaraYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/grovaraSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2kaW2tvRgxa4WlINuaaMgE?si=4cba7ee7e5d44d33Apple Podcast: http://bit.ly/4eYAkirSubscribe & Stay Updated!We post expert insights, success stories, and industry trends to help brands and buyers scale globally.#podcast  #wrestling  #charlesschwab