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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