Bruce Smith is the Founder and CEO of Hydrow, an at-home full-body rowing experience that connects the user with the natural world through Hydrow’s patented design and technology. Bruce is also an accomplished rower and coach himself; he led the U.S. National Rowing Team to a bronze medal in the 2015 world rowing championships.

In this episode, Bruce shares where his journey with rowing and water began, and how it led him to Hydrow. He talks about how rowing isn’t just great fitness for the body—it also has a profound impact on the mind and human behavior. Bruce also emphasizes Hydrow’s dedication to water quality and safety, and the connection between rowers and keeping waterways around the world in good condition. All of this fuses together in a unique brand and experience that offers something to everyone around the world.

In-flight topics:

• Hydrow’s unique technology
• Hydrow’s mission
• Water quality and safety
• Challenges building up to launch
• Lessons learned in leadership
• …and more!

Relevant Links: Hydrow website: ​https://hydrow.com/ Hydrow Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hydrow/ Hydrow Twitter: https://twitter.com/hydrow_by_Crew Hydrow YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/HydrowRower/featured Bruce LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bruce-smith-aa756b1/