David Grutman Interview With Boardroom

In Boardroom's latest Cover Story, Groot Hospitality founder David Grutman sits down with Boardroom CEO Rich Kleiman to reveal the secrets behind Miami's hottest spots like LIV, Komodo, and Gekkō. He explains how he transformed the city into a global hospitality capital by simply taking business personally. For Grutman, building long-term trust and caring deeply about talent and partners isn't just a nice gesture, it is his biggest competitive advantage.

David Grutman also touches on his star-studded network, sharing how relationships with figures like Kim Kardashian, Mark Wahlberg, and Tom Brady became the real currency of his success. He discusses his new book Take It Personal, which was inspired by the life lessons he teaches in his college course at FIU. From his obsession with competition to his future plans for hotels and member clubs, David Grutman breaks down how he reached the "sweet spot" of his career and what comes next for his empire.