How One-Year of Football Got Him Into Stanford AND the Startup World

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LIVE with TY: From Athlete to CEO — Real Stories of Success Beyond the Game

Tyler Johnson

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LIVE with TY is the podcast where athletes and business leaders collide. Hosted by Emmy winner Tyler Johnson, each episode dives into how sports shape success beyond the field. From locker rooms to boardrooms, hear real stories from former athletes turned CEOs, founders, and innovators. If you are building your future and want honest insight on growth, mindset, and the journey after sports, this is your space. New episodes weekly. FOLLOW now to never miss a drop.

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How One-Year of Football Got Him Into Stanford AND the Startup World

LIVE with TY: From Athlete to CEO — Real Stories of Success Beyond the Game

53 minutes 53 seconds

2 months ago

How One-Year of Football Got Him Into Stanford AND the Startup World

In this episode of LIVE with TY we sit down with Aristotle Taylor — a former Stanford football player who went from gamer to Division I athlete in just one year and is now the founder of an AI-powered app helping student-athletes transition beyond sports.

We talk about:

• How he got recruited by Stanford in just one season

• Overcoming a career-changing injury and pivoting to startups

• Why student-athletes are built to be entrepreneurs

• The mindset shifts needed to win after sportsIf you’re an athlete, founder, or anyone chasing their next chapter, this episode is packed with lessons you can’t miss.

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Video Chapters

0:00 – Hot Takes: Lions Win the Super Bowl & Jordan vs. LeBron

0:19 – Aristotle Taylor’s Journey: From Gamer to Stanford Football Player

1:03 – Why Transitioning Out of Sports is So Hard for Athletes

2:08 – Introducing ARIX: The AI-Powered Coaching App for Athletes

3:40 – Breaking Out of the Harvard Bubble: West Coast Stories Begin

4:47 – From Zero Football Experience to Stanford Recruit in One Year

7:05 – Football Success: 8 Sacks, Blocked Punts & a Big Breakthrough

9:03 – The Recruiting Explosion: From Highlight Tape to Ivy League Offers

11:05 – Adjusting to D1 Football: The Shock of Power 5 Competition

14:05 – Injury Setback: The ACL, LCL, and PCL Recovery Grind

17:30 – Faith, Family, and Finding Purpose After a Devastating Injury

20:11 – Preparing for Life After Sports: Mindset Shifts That Matter

23:05 – Why Stanford Was the Perfect Choice for Athletics & Academics

25:20 – Transition Playbook: 3 Habits Every Athlete Needs After Sports

29:05 – Mentorship as the New “Locker Room” for Former Athletes

32:07 – The Startup Pivot: Building ARIX for Student-Athletes

36:01 – How Athlete DNA Fuels Startup Success

38:30 – Building in Public: Sharing Wins, Losses & Lessons

41:08 – Why Every Athlete Should Take an Entrepreneurship Class

43:31 – Locker Room Moment: Aristotle’s Message to His Teammates

45:49 – Hot Take Round 2: Kyrie vs. Neymar & Other Bold Sports Opinions

48:43 – Final Thoughts: From Athlete Identity to Startup Founder

51:07 – Key Takeaways & Call to Action for Former Athletes

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