David Grutman

Globally renowned innovator, entrepreneur in the hospitality field and Venture Capitalist

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Miami, FL, USA
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David Grutman Biography

David Grutman is a hospitality innovator, entrepreneur, and venture capitalist based in Miami, recognized for his influential role in shaping the city's nightlife and dining scenes. He is the founder of Groot Hospitality, which manages a portfolio of high-profile venues across Miami and Miami Beach, including "Gekkō," "Komodo," "Swan," "The Key Club," "Papi Steak," and "Strawberry Moon." The company's nightlife ventures, "LIV at Fontainebleau" and "Story," are renowned for their success and vibrancy. Grutman's strategic vision extends to international markets with planned expansions in Las Vegas, Doha, Qatar, and a new resort, "Somewhere Else," slated to open in The Bahamas in 2024.

In addition to his hospitality ventures, Grutman is the Co-Owner and Creative Director of Prince, an Atlanta-based athletics and lifestyle label. His responsibilities at Prince encompass a range of creative and managerial duties, from overseeing product collaborations to launching new products. His collaboration with celebrities like Pharrell Williams and Bad Bunny for restaurant ventures like "Swan and Bar Bevy" and "Gekkō" respectively, exemplifies his knack for merging lifestyle with entertainment, enhancing both brand and consumer experience.

Grutman also contributes to academia as a guest professor, teaching "The Dave Grutman Experience" at Florida International University. This course provides students with insights into creating a leading hospitality platform. Furthermore, he has guest lectured at Cornell University's School of Hotel Administration, the University of Miami, and Harvard Business School. His educational engagements and the insights shared in publications like GQ, Paper Magazine, and Vogue emphasize the importance of relationships and teamwork in the business world, a recurring theme in his professional narrative.

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Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 03/29/2024.

David Grutman Speaking Topics

  • Investing and Innovating

    Acclaimed innovator, entrepreneur, and venture capitalist David Grutman is a mogul whose investments span the hospitality industry, technology, wellness, food and beverage, and beyond. Founder of Groot Hospitality, Grutman has built a substantial portfolio focusing on maximum synergy and optimal returns, and emphasizes the importance of people over product. He embraces dynamic diversification and openly shares his expertise, insights, and motivating takeaways in events that make an impact with both organizations and individuals.

David Grutman Videos

  • David Grutman is ready to open up a new Miami restaurant when Messi arrives
    On ESPN FC, David Grutman joins Luis Miguel Echegaray to talk about Lionel Messi’s move to Inter Miami, how he’ll impact Miami as a whole and...
  • In conversation with David Grutman
    Known for creating immersive experiential venues across a one-of-a-kind portfolio of restaurants, hotels, bars, and nightclubs, David shares his...
  • Extraordinary Journeys: David Grutman
    Follow David Grutman on his Extraordinary Journey as an American hospitality entrepreneur and innovator. His creations are synonymous with Miami’s...

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David Grutman is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Investing and Innovating. The estimated speaking fee range to book David Grutman for your event is available upon request. David Grutman generally travels from Miami, FL, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Jeremy Fall, Dale DeGroff, Victoria Chow, Ian Cauble and Kwame Onwuachi. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling David Grutman for an upcoming live or virtual event.

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