Who I Am
I’m a husband of over 26 years to my beautiful bride (who clearly lost a bet to end up with me) and a proud father to two wonderful daughters. Based in sunny Tampa, Florida, I operate my various business ventures from my downtown Tampa office—and I genuinely love what I do!
On LinkedIn, my peers sum me up with three top business attributes:
My Professional Journey
If you Googled “Des W Woodruff,” you’d discover a wealth of insights:
Innovative Firsts
I’m proud of several “firsts” in my career:
Fun (Useless) Facts
Because every good story has quirky side notes:
What’s Next?
I’m constantly on the move—whether it’s speaking on emerging trends in cryptocurrency or exploring the latest innovations in AI and machine learning. My journey is fueled by a passion for disruption and a commitment to making an impact, both in business and beyond.
If you’re curious to connect, learn more about my ventures, or share a round of golf--hit me up.
My personal email: des.woodruff(at)gmail.com
I’m a husband of over 26 years to my beautiful bride (who clearly lost a bet to end up with me) and a proud father to two wonderful daughters. Based in sunny Tampa, Florida, I operate my various business ventures from my downtown Tampa office—and I genuinely love what I do!
On LinkedIn, my peers sum me up with three top business attributes:
- Entrepreneurship
- Strategic Planning
- Leadership
My Professional Journey
If you Googled “Des W Woodruff,” you’d discover a wealth of insights:
- Stock Trading & Education: I’m known for my financial commentary and trading education content, attracting followers from 162 countries via FreeTradingVideos.com, Inc dba Grok Trade. Think of me as an internet radio personality who’s been delivering daily stock trading videos since 2004 (yes, even before YouTube was a thing).
- Hedge Funds & AI/ML: Since 2018, I’ve been working in the AI/ML space for quantitative investing. I own a hedge fund that uses advanced trading algorithms for high-net-worth investors, and I also founded an AI Agency (GrokCor) to help businesses integrate AI.
- Celebrity Partnerships & More: Through Bout Management, LLC, I create strategic business partnerships for celebrities, building commerce-based wealth for both the stars and the savvy businesspeople.
- Combat Sports Promotion: I co-founded Valor Bare Knuckle, LLC with UFC Hall of Famer Ken Shamrock. I even designed and patented our unique fight platform, “The Bout Circle,” and later coordinated a successful exit in 2019.
Innovative Firsts
I’m proud of several “firsts” in my career:
- Online Automotive Sales: One of the pioneers in the early/mid ‘90s.
- B2B Online Mortgage Home Loan Processing: I created the first company in this space.
- Daily Online Stock Trading Videos: Launched in 2004—yes, before YouTube was even conceived.
- Bare-Knuckle Combat Sports: Among the first to bring this raw, authentic form of entertainment to the U.S. market.
- Bout Circle & VBK Fighter Attire: The innovative fight platform and unique fighter gear (pants with no hand wraps) that set our combat promotion apart.
Fun (Useless) Facts
Because every good story has quirky side notes:
- 23andMe DNA reveals I’m an ancestor of the last French King, King Louis XVI.
- I had a cameo in the movie Blue Chips, rubbing shoulders with Shaq, Nick Nolte, Bobby Knight, and Ed O’Neil (aka Al Bundy).
- Competitive racquetball? Check. I’ve even won my state title twice.
- Chess is my game—yes, I was the high school chess president. NERD!
- On my maternal side, I’m Cajun through and through. My grandmother’s fluent in French, and I whip up a mean gumbo from scratch.
What’s Next?
I’m constantly on the move—whether it’s speaking on emerging trends in cryptocurrency or exploring the latest innovations in AI and machine learning. My journey is fueled by a passion for disruption and a commitment to making an impact, both in business and beyond.
If you’re curious to connect, learn more about my ventures, or share a round of golf--hit me up.
My personal email: des.woodruff(at)gmail.com