In this episode of LIVE with TY, NFL veteran and former Dallas Cowboy Adam Redmond shares how he transitioned from being an offensive lineman in the NFL to becoming the CEO and co-founder of Tully, a performance tracking startup transforming youth and collegiate sports.

This is more than a highlight reel — it’s a step-by-step roadmap for student-athletes and aspiring founders alike. From managing weight as an O-lineman, facing intense pressure under the lights, to navigating startup pivots and building confidence post-retirement, Adam gives a real, unfiltered look into what it means to reinvent yourself.

💡 Whether you’re chasing your athletic dreams or planning for life after sport, this is the blueprint you didn’t know you needed.

🕒 Timestamps:

0:00 – How many meals NFL linemen eat daily

0:40 – Welcome to the show + who Adam Redmond is

1:47 – Adam joins the show

3:05 – Discussing the Texas floods

5:10 – Adam’s unexpected journey to Harvard

9:04 – Transitioning from high school to D1 football

12:01 – First NFL dreams and seeing peers go pro

16:26 – The NFL Pro Day process explained

20:26 – Signing as an undrafted NFL player

26:00 – Welcome to the league: facing Fletcher Cox

30:01 – Eating to maintain NFL weight

31:54 – Losing 80 pounds after retirement

32:40 – Rookie dinners and NFL culture

35:06 – Playing for America’s Team: The Dallas Cowboys

40:30 – Starting a company while still in the league

43:01 – The startup idea behind Tully

50:01 – Pivoting after startup failure

54:45 – Entrepreneurship tips for student-athletes

57:12 – The emotional rewards of building a startup

59:19 – Building confidence after sports

1:01:06 – Tully’s failed first product

1:03:08 – Vision for Tully in 5 years

1:04:47 – Adam’s hot take: USA in 2026 World Cup semis?!

1:07:58 – Final message from TY

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⚠️ Disclaimer: Connor Hulse was NOT the Head of Marketing at Netflix or Amazon. He held positions at each company but did not lead their marketing divisions.

🎓⚾ From Harvard Baseball to Netflix & Amazon — How Connor Hulse Pivoted Beyond the Field

What happens when the jersey comes off for the last time?

In this powerful episode of LIVE with TY, we sit down with Connor Hulse — a former Harvard baseball player who transitioned from the dugout to high-impact roles at two of the world’s biggest companies: Amazon and Netflix.

Connor opens up about the identity crisis that many student-athletes face once sports are no longer the focus. He shares how he leveraged the discipline and mindset developed through baseball to carve out his next chapter — and how YOU can do the same.

💡 Whether you’re a current or former student-athlete wondering what’s next, this episode will leave you with real advice, clarity, and inspiration for life after the game.

🎯 In this episode:

• What Connor wished someone told him when his baseball career ended

• How he landed roles at Amazon and Netflix

• The importance of mindset, networking, and self-belief

• Why your athletic background is a superpower in any industry

🧠 This episode is for student-athletes, former athletes, and young professionals looking to channel their competitive drive into a new mission.

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📺 Available on YouTube, Spotify, and all podcast platforms.

Video Chapters01:45 – Meet Connor Hulse 👋02:48 – HOT TAKE: Should You Play One Sport or Many?03:49 – The Wild Story Behind the “Call Me Maybe” Viral Video05:55 – What to Do When Sports End Before the Job Starts07:23 – Are Athletes Really Behind After Graduation?09:09 – Did Harvard Actually Help? Let’s Talk Privilege vs. Pressure09:35 – From Harvard to Netflix: Connor’s Job Game Plan11:23 – The Identity Crisis Nobody Talks About After Sports13:41 – Fast-Track Tips for Your Career Pivot14:19 – Real Talk: Are Athletes at a Disadvantage in the Job Market?15:18 – The Truth About Balancing Sports & Career Prep16:28 – How Harvard (and Others) Help Athletes Win Outside the Game17:23 – Storytelling that Lands Jobs: The STAR Method Breakdown18:20 – Connor’s Pivot: From Econ to Elite Marketing Roles20:09 – What Sports Really Teach You About Business & Life21:39 – Coping With the Post-Sport Identity Shift22:27 – Stressed About Landing Your First Job? Listen to This23:35 – Why Companies LOVE Former Athletes24:42 – Make Your Sports Story Work for Your Career25:11 – Landing at Netflix: What Connor Learned Fast26:06 – The “STAR” Formula That’ll Change Your Interviews27:18 – Digital Marketing Is Booming — Here’s Why28:13 – Bringing the Locker Room to the Office29:06 – What Makes Netflix’s Work Culture So Different30:52 – Your First Job Isn’t Forever — Play the Long Game32:39 – From Netflix to Amazon: Why He Switched & What Changed33:37 – Open Feedback & Real Growth: Inside Netflix’s 360 Reviews36:04 – Netflix vs. Amazon: How They Really Compare37:59 – Netflix’s A/B Testing Obsession Explained40:27 – Streaming Giants: How Netflix & Amazon Compete42:50 – Big Names on a Resume: Do They Matter Long-Term?43:54 – When to Stop Talking About Your Athletic Past44:33 – Job Research Tips: Look at AI, Growth & Market Share45:25 – Netflix = Speed, Amazon = Structure48:31 – The Rise of Athlete Creators & Building Your Own Platform49:55 – Do You Need Social Media to Work in Marketing?50:52 – Netflix Originals vs. Licensing: A Strategy Breakdown51:44 – Where to Find the Real Info on Companies Fast53:31 – HOT TAKE: Reddit Is a Secret Career Weapon54:33 – Social Platforms = Free Leverage. Use It.55:29 – Final Thoughts: Build Community & Bet on Yourself

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She was a top D1 athlete. Now she’s breaking barriers in the construction industry using AI—and doing it all in stealth.On this episode of LIVE with TY, host Tyler Johnson sits down with Karly Hoffman, the founder of a stealth-mode startup revolutionizing construction. From training on the field to building in silence, Karly shares how her athlete mindset gives her an edge in a space where few women, let alone former athletes, are leading the charge.They unpack imposter syndrome, rejection, and why being underestimated is sometimes the best advantage. This is a masterclass in confidence, grit, and quiet disruption.WATCH if you’ve ever felt behind, out of place, or like you’re building something no one else understands.Time Stamps0:00 – Intro: Meet Karly Hoffman 2:47 – Her D1 athlete background & early identity 5:12 – How sports shaped her founder mindset 9:08 – Entering construction as a young woman 12:34 – What stealth mode actually looks like 15:51 – Building a team while staying low-profile 19:26 – Why rejection built her confidence 23:45 – Handling investor conversations and saying no 26:03 – Doubt, loneliness, and founder fatigue 29:37 – Staying grounded when people don’t get it 32:14 – Why she avoids over-posting on social 36:08 – Being underestimated in tech & owning it 40:23 – Advice for student-athletes transitioning 45:02 – Where she finds her conviction 49:16 – Future vision: AI, construction, and impact 54:44 – One message to athletes who feel stuck 58:23 – Final thoughts & where to find Karly#LIVEwithTY #KarlyHoffman #AIStartup #WomenInTech #constructioninnovation #AthleteToFounder #StealthStartup #FemaleFounders #StudentAthletes #WomenInConstruction #QuietLeadership #FounderLife #builddifferent