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Marcus Whitney

Marcus Whitney

Healthcare investor, entrepreneur, author, speaker, and Jiu Jitsu World Champion

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Nashville, Tennessee
Joined August 2025
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Summary

Marcus Whitney is a prolific entrepreneur and investor in the healthcare sector, recognized for his innovative thinking and leadership. He co-founded Jumpstart Health Investors, one of America's most active early-stage healthcare venture capital firms, and leads Jumpstart Nova, a strategic fund specifically investing in Black-founded and led healthcare startups. marcuswhitney+3
Beyond healthcare, Whitney is a successful multi-industry entrepreneur and co-owner of the Major League Soccer team, Nashville SC, which he helped grow from non-profit roots into a professional club. His entrepreneurial journey, including starting from humble beginnings as a college dropout, is detailed in his Amazon #1 bestselling book, "Create and Orchestrate." marcuswhitney+3
Marcus is an accomplished martial artist, holding the title of 3X IBJJF Masters World Champion in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. He actively competes and trains under Shawn Williams at Renzo Gracie Nashville, demonstrating dedication and success outside of his professional ventures. marcuswhitney+2
He is also a recognized thought leader and speaker, featured in major media outlets and serving as an Aspen Health Innovators Fellow. Whitney holds board positions with organizations such as IntusCare, Celtic Bank, and the Healthcare Finance Management Association, contributing to broader industry and community initiatives. marcuswhitney+3

Work

Writing

Create and Orchestrate: The Path to Claiming Your Creative Power from an Unlikely Entrepreneur

June 1, 2020

An Amazon #1 bestselling book offering a framework for entrepreneurship, drawing from Marcus Whitney's personal experiences and lessons learned from his failures and successes.

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A 3X IBJJF Masters World Champion in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (Blue Belt Ultra Heavyweight in 2022 and 2023, Purple Belt No Gi in 2024), training at Renzo Gracie Nashville. marcuswhitney+2