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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