LIVE with TY: From Athlete to CEO — Real Stories of Success Beyond the Game

If You’re 22 and Don’t Have a Digital Product, You’re Already Behind | LIVE with TY Episode 22


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LinkedIn Is for Boomers — Here’s What Gen Z Is Using Instead. What if the college-to-corporate path is actually holding you back? In this episode, Ty sits down with John Hill, the Vice President of WHOP, a startup that’s redefining how Gen Z builds power, wealth, and career paths in a post-LinkedIn world. Whether you’re graduating college, building your brand, or trying to escape the 9-5, this convo will shift your perspective. We talk about: • Why WHOP might be Gen Z’s version of LinkedIn • How AI and digital products are changing success forever • The creator economy’s takeover of the business world • Whether college is still worth it — and who it’s really built for This is the first fully digital episode of LIVE with TY, kicking off a new era of stories from rising founders, VPs, athletes, and creators shaping the next generation of leadership. CHAPTERS / TIMECODES 00:00 – Intro: Why this episode is different 02:10 – What is WHOP and why it’s blowing up 06:35 – Is LinkedIn outdated? 11:12 – How college traps future leaders 15:44 – How Gen Z is monetizing smarter than ever 20:30 – The creator economy vs. traditional careers 26:58 – John’s journey to becoming VP of WHOP 31:40 – AI, automation & digital freedom 36:55 – Advice for anyone feeling stuck after college 41:22 – Final thoughts on building legacy over labels #LiveWithTy #GenZSuccess #PostGradLife #CreatorEconomy #WHOP #LinkedInIsDead #CollegeTrap #FutureFounders #DigitalCareers #StartupStories #JohnHill #TyTalks #YoungLeaders #TechVsTradition #buildnotbeg

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LIVE with TY: From Athlete to CEO — Real Stories of Success Beyond the GameBy Tyler Johnson