About Grok Trade
TRADERS TEACHING TRADERS
About Grok Trade
Who We Are:
Our History and Founder:
Our Grok Mission:
Persona Bio: Des Woodruff (d7)
Who We Are:
- Grok Trade is an online trading education company transforming investors into proficient traders.
- We specialize in training across various markets, including:
- Stocks, futures, currencies, and commodities.
- Cover technicals, fundamentals, and psychological analysis.
- With a focus on mentorship, we offer:
- Elite guidance from seasoned traders.
- Structured, hands-on learning experiences.
- Educated over 31,000 traders since our inception.
- Helped students achieve confidence and success in the markets.
Our History and Founder:
- Founded in 2007 by Des Woodruff (known as 'd7').
- Des was a pioneer in trading education, being the first to release daily trading videos online in 2004.
- With nearly 30 years of live-market trading experience (private and institutional), Des has:
- Personally mentored over 1,000 traders.
- Been featured in national publications for his innovative techniques and insights.
Our Grok Mission:
- Empower emerging traders by providing:
- Comprehensive foundational education.
- Personalized mentorship from experienced professionals.
- The term 'Grok' reflects our goal of instilling a deep, intuitive understanding in every trader we mentor.
- Our team includes celebrated traders who:
- Possess extensive market knowledge and teaching expertise.
- Have completed Grok Trade’s rigorous training programs.
Persona Bio: Des Woodruff (d7)
- Founder & CEO of Grok Trade.
- Industry Firsts:
- Introduced daily trading videos in 2004, setting a new rich-media standard.
- Experience:
- Nearly three decades of live-market trading experience.
- Mentored nearly 1,000 traders through one-on-one guidance.
- Recognition:
- Featured in national publications for his innovative techniques.
- Host and speaker at one of the nation’s largest trading clubs.
Grok Trade helps investors become savvy traders to confidently trade stocks, futures, currency, and commodities via technical analysis, fundamental analysis, and psychological analysis.
Grok Trade is real traders, teaching real traders. The best way to learn specialized knowledge is by way of a mentor. Grok Trade offers elite-level mentoring to traders. Grok Trade is an online trading education company that focuses on creating savvy capable traders. It has educated over 31,000 traders, emphasizing the importance of thoughtful mentoring in achieving trading success.
Their trading mentorship and online trading education are taught by experienced traders. They highlight the importance of great trading information and warn against autodidacticism (i.e., self-learning) in trading.
Grok Trade is beginner-friendly, offering resources and learning opportunities for new traders. They also excel at honing the skills of highly experienced traders who want to dial-in their skill sets with specialized knowledge.
Grok Trade also offers:
More About Grok Trade
Our Philosophy: The term 'Grok' signifies deep, intuitive understanding. This is the level of proficiency we aspire to instill in every trader we mentor.
Our Team: Our analysts are celebrated traders with a global online presence, selected for their extensive market knowledge and exceptional teaching skills. While not financial advisors or brokers, our team members are expert educators and seasoned traders, and most having progressed through Grok Trade's rigorous training programs.
Our Approach: We believe in a hands-on, structured educational journey. With over 50 years of collective trading experience, our trading mentors emphasize the importance of a solid foundational knowledge—a key element often overlooked by many traders. We address this gap by providing structured, formalized education, and specialized knowledge distinguishing us from conventional learning sources like books, internet resources, or financial TV.
Our Commitment: Grok Trade is your guide in the complex world of trading. Our comprehensive education and mentorship programs are designed to equip traders with the necessary skills helping them reach their full trading potential to confidently navigate live markets. We aim to tilt the odds in your favor, offering you the tools to thrive in the dynamic environment of trading.
_______________________________________________________________________
Grok
[Grok]
To know a subject thoroughly;
achieving a level of 'intuitive understanding'
_______________________________________________________________________
Grok Trade is real traders, teaching real traders. The best way to learn specialized knowledge is by way of a mentor. Grok Trade offers elite-level mentoring to traders. Grok Trade is an online trading education company that focuses on creating savvy capable traders. It has educated over 31,000 traders, emphasizing the importance of thoughtful mentoring in achieving trading success.
Their trading mentorship and online trading education are taught by experienced traders. They highlight the importance of great trading information and warn against autodidacticism (i.e., self-learning) in trading.
Grok Trade is beginner-friendly, offering resources and learning opportunities for new traders. They also excel at honing the skills of highly experienced traders who want to dial-in their skill sets with specialized knowledge.
Grok Trade also offers:
- A free trading course called "101 Course"
- Trading mentorship called the "301 Mentorship"
- Free student-led day trading chatroom
- Various trading webinars
More About Grok Trade
Our Philosophy: The term 'Grok' signifies deep, intuitive understanding. This is the level of proficiency we aspire to instill in every trader we mentor.
Our Team: Our analysts are celebrated traders with a global online presence, selected for their extensive market knowledge and exceptional teaching skills. While not financial advisors or brokers, our team members are expert educators and seasoned traders, and most having progressed through Grok Trade's rigorous training programs.
Our Approach: We believe in a hands-on, structured educational journey. With over 50 years of collective trading experience, our trading mentors emphasize the importance of a solid foundational knowledge—a key element often overlooked by many traders. We address this gap by providing structured, formalized education, and specialized knowledge distinguishing us from conventional learning sources like books, internet resources, or financial TV.
Our Commitment: Grok Trade is your guide in the complex world of trading. Our comprehensive education and mentorship programs are designed to equip traders with the necessary skills helping them reach their full trading potential to confidently navigate live markets. We aim to tilt the odds in your favor, offering you the tools to thrive in the dynamic environment of trading.
_______________________________________________________________________
Grok
[Grok]
To know a subject thoroughly;
achieving a level of 'intuitive understanding'
_______________________________________________________________________
d7
|
Des W Woodruff (aka d7/d-seven)
CEO/Founder Des “D-Seven” Woodruff is a pioneer in online trading education, the founder of Grok Trade and FreeOnlineTradingEducation.com, and a quant hedge fund owner specializing in AI-driven trading strategies. With ~30 years of live-market experience, Des has mentored over 1,000 traders, an award-winning stock mentor for Rich Dad, Poor Dad (Robert Kiyosaki), and other brands such as Teach Me to Trade, EduTrade, Star Trader, and Options Success. A trailblazer in trading education, Des was among the first to create daily online trading videos, revolutionizing the way traders learn. His contributions earned him ‘Mentor of the Year’ in 2007, for a large publicly traded education company, a recognition of his unmatched ability to simplify complex market strategies and foster successful traders. His insights have been published in national trading magazines, and he has served on a prestigious curriculum committee, shaping industry education standards. Beyond education, Des is at the forefront of quantitative finance and AI-driven trading, developing cutting-edge trading algorithms that optimize market performance through automation and advanced analytics. He is a sought-after speaker at various events and the host of one of the nation's largest trading clubs. Residing in Tampa, Florida, Des runs his quant fund (hedge fund), and continues to push the boundaries of trading education, AI innovation, and algorithmic finance (FinTech), ensuring traders have the tools, strategies, and insights to thrive in today's markets. Contact Des d7 uses this charting app. |
Meerkat
|
Mark "the Meerkat" Suffron Trading Mentor Mark "the Meerkat" Suffron is Grok Trade’s top mentor and an expert trader with decades of experience in both business and the markets. As a Grok Analyst and the host of our GrokGrad Trading Chatroom, he specializes in morning equity trading, guiding traders through high-probability setups and real-time market analysis. Residing in the Midwest, Mark has dedicated his career to educating, mentoring, and refining trading strategies for traders of all levels. Professional Background
Contact Mark Meerkat uses this charting app. |
|
Janell Woodruff
Operations Director As Director of Operations at Grok Trade, Janell Woodruff ensures the seamless execution of all business functions. She oversees daily operations, manages logistics, and keeps everything running smoothly behind the scenes. With a keen eye for efficiency and organization, Janell is the backbone of Grok Trade, allowing the team to focus on what they do best—trading and mentoring. Contact Janell |
Luis
|
Luis Bolio
Director Spanish Operations A native of Mexico, Luis has had a long career in the Corporate World. Luis discovered a passion for trading, and since that time has dedicated himself to research and learning about the amazing opportunities online trading offers people of all backgrounds. The combined trading and mentoring experience provided Luis a clear understanding of the importance of balancing fundamental and technical analysis to be an effective trader. Luis has been a Grok Trade Mentor and Analyst since 2013. Luis uses this charting app. |
|
Andrew Upton
Technical & Social Media Manager Andrew, a graduate of Western Kentucky University with a degree in Entrepreneurship, is the driving force behind Grok Trade’s digital presence and technical operations. Inspired by his father, John—a dedicated Grok Trade follower—Andrew developed a deep passion for trading and market analysis. Since 2020, he has been spearheading Grok Trade’s social media outreach while also managing the company’s back-end systems and technical infrastructure. In early 2022, he became a 301 GrokGrad, further solidifying his expertise in trading. Andrew’s ultimate goal is to become a full-time trader and invest in Des’ hedge fund, leveraging his skills and knowledge to grow his financial future. |
ADDRESS DETAILS
Free Trading Videos.com, Inc. dba Grok Trade
c/o Des Woodruff
400 N Ashley Dr
STE 2600
Tampa, Florida 33602
Free Trading Videos.com, Inc. dba Grok Trade
c/o Des Woodruff
400 N Ashley Dr
STE 2600
Tampa, Florida 33602
FUN Candid Video: Students were asked what they thought of the name 'Grok.'