David Grutman

David Grutman is a hospitality entrepreneur based in Miami, born July 3, 1974, in Naples, Florida. He founded Groot Hospitality in 2018 as a holding company for his restaurant, bar, and nightclub ventures. His portfolio includes LIV nightclub (opened 2008 at Fontainebleau Miami Beach), Story nightclub (2013), Komodo restaurant, OTL café, Planta South Beach, and Swan and Bar Bevy (in partnership with Pharrell). In 2019, he sold a majority stake in Groot Hospitality to Live Nation Entertainment. Rolling Stone magazine recognized him as one of 50 most important people in electronic dance music.