Jesse Itzler is a British entrepreneur, endurance athlete, and bestselling author. He co-founded Marquis Jet and Zico Coconut Water and is a co-owner of the Atlanta Hawks. Jesse's career began as a rapper on MTV and later managed the hip-hop band Run-DMC. He has achieved numerous milestones, including completing a 100-mile running race and selling Marquis Jet to Warren Buffett. Jesse's passion for endurance challenges is evident in completing the gruelling Ultraman race at 53. He also sold his endurance hiking company, 29029 Everesting, to iFit. In addition to his entrepreneurial pursuits, Jesse shares his principles and best practices through an online course and coaching program.
He recently launched All Day Running Co., a brand that combines race-like challenges with retreat-like experiences. Jesse is known for his books 'Living with A Seal' and 'Living with Monks', where he shares his experiences training with Navy SEALs and learning from monks. Despite his many achievements, Jesse's proudest accomplishment is his family. He and his wife, Sara Blakely, have three sons and a daughter.
Jesse is a sought-after speaker who delivers motivational talks, encouraging audiences to aim high and tap into their true potential. Through his unique experiences and valuable life lessons, Jesse Itzler inspires others to challenge themselves and create their extraordinary journeys.