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.
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Video Chapters
0:00 – Intro & why this episode matters
0:43 – Guest intro: All-American swimmer, magician, robotics innovator
2:18 – What connects magic, robotics & swimming?
4:20 – Chuck’s early swimming journey
5:51 – How magic became a nonprofit for cancer patients
7:52 – Harvard study grind vs. building a business
9:40 – Transferring to Berkeley: the big decision
13:06 – Advice to student-athletes facing tough program choices
15:20 – Transitioning after college athletics
18:19 – Balancing pro sports dreams with making a living
20:54 – The Kickstarter hustle story
23:12 – Navigating the startup funding world
26:22 – The “pain point” that inspired Bodbox
30:32 – Setback that pushed the company forward
33:41 – Why athletes thrive in startups
34:53 – The Nvidia collaboration story
37:26 – How to start building your idea today
41:12 – What’s next for Bodbox + how to get involved
43:00 – Chuck’s hot sports take
45:08 – Closing + message to dreamers
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