I NEVER Thought This Would Come Out of a Pool…

From the pool to the startup world.In this episode of LIVE with TY, we sit down with Chuck — All-American swimmer, magician, robotics innovator, and founder of Bodbox, the AI-powered robotic coach changing how athletes train.From missing the 2016 Olympic team by a fraction of a second to building a patented AI training device that caught the attention of Nvidia, Chuck’s story is all about grit, creativity, and betting on yourself.We talk about:🏊 How swimming at Harvard & Berkeley shaped his mindset.🤖 The late-night “aha moment” that sparked his startup idea.💡 How student-athletes can turn passion into profitable ventures.📈 Why your environment can make or break your success.If you’ve ever thought about starting something big but didn’t know where to start, this episode will change your perspective.🎯 Share this with an athlete, entrepreneur, or dreamer who needs that push.And don’t forget — 80% of you aren’t subscribed yet… hit that button. 👊 CHECK OUT OUR BRAND NEW WEBSITE 👉 https://livewithty.framer.website/Video Chapters0:00 – Intro & why this episode matters0:43 – Guest intro: All-American swimmer, magician, robotics innovator2:18 – What connects magic, robotics & swimming?4:20 – Chuck’s early swimming journey5:51 – How magic became a nonprofit for cancer patients7:52 – Harvard study grind vs. building a business9:40 – Transferring to Berkeley: the big decision13:06 – Advice to student-athletes facing tough program choices15:20 – Transitioning after college athletics18:19 – Balancing pro sports dreams with making a living20:54 – The Kickstarter hustle story23:12 – Navigating the startup funding world26:22 – The “pain point” that inspired Bodbox30:32 – Setback that pushed the company forward33:41 – Why athletes thrive in startups34:53 – The Nvidia collaboration story37:26 – How to start building your idea today41:12 – What’s next for Bodbox + how to get involved43:00 – Chuck’s hot sports take45:08 – Closing + message to dreamers#AthleteMindset#StartupJourney#SportsTech#FromPoolToProfit#LIVEwithTY