- Serial entrepreneur who sold companies to Warren Buffett
- Bestselling author documenting extreme personal challenges
- Co-owner of NBA's Atlanta Hawks basketball team
Jesse Itzler is a high-energy entrepreneur who transforms extreme personal challenges into business success. His unique approach combines endurance athletics with innovative entrepreneurship to create breakthrough results for organisations.
As co-founder of Marquis Jet and Zico Coconut Water, Jesse has built and sold multiple companies to industry giants like Warren Buffett. His entrepreneurial journey spans from managing hip-hop legends Run-DMC to co-owning the NBA's Atlanta Hawks and creating the successful 29029 Everesting venture (an endurance hiking challenge where participants climb the vertical height of Mount Everest—29,029 feet—by repeatedly ascending a ski mountain over a 36-hour period.)
Jesse helps organisations break through performance plateaus by applying ultramarathon mindsets to business challenges. His methodology, documented in bestsellers "Living with A Seal" and "Living with Monks," provides practical frameworks for sustained high performance under pressure. Companies implement his strategies to build resilience, overcome obstacles and maintain momentum during difficult business cycles.
“Most of my successes in life have come from learning how to be comfortable with being uncomfortable.” – Jesse Itzler
Audiences leave Jesse's presentations with actionable tools for building mental toughness, practical techniques for goal achievement through incremental progress, and renewed perspective on what's possible when conventional limits are challenged. His blend of humour and hard-earned wisdom makes complex concepts immediately applicable.
Jesse's experience runs deep and he connects with audiences of all ages and demographics. Book Jesse when your organisation needs to transform seemingly impossible challenges into achievable victories through proven mental toughness strategies.
Jesse's showreel and videos
Topics, sessions and talks
In "Build Your Life Resume," Jesse Itzler explores how life's greatest achievements extend beyond traditional job titles. He shares the habits, rules, and mindset that enabled him to create a life filled with adventure, success, and purpose. Attendees will learn practical strategies to redefine their own life resumes, focusing on personal growth and meaningful experiences rather than conventional metrics of success. Join Jesse to discover how to cultivate a fulfilling life that truly reflects your values.
The Spiritual Billionaire
Jesse Itzler highlights that true success transcends financial wealth, focusing instead on authenticity in life. By sharing captivating stories from his adventurous journey and the inspiring music of DJ Dee Wiz, he demonstrates how soul, luck, and a positive mindset contribute to meaningful achievements while preserving personal integrity. Attendees will learn to align their passions with business endeavors, paving the way for a fulfilling and successful life.
Why the Best Leaders Think Like Artists and Move Like Athletes
In a dynamic talk, Jesse Itzler, alongside DJ Dee Wiz, emphasizes the importance of creating your own blueprint for success. He discusses how risk-taking, a unique perspective, and relentless hustle propelled him to success as a rapper, runner, and entrepreneur. Attendees will learn actionable strategies to embrace bold moves and develop their own paths to achieve big goals, inspiring them to take charge of their journeys.
Why we recommend booking Jesse
Jesse transforms extreme personal challenges into business breakthroughs, helping organisations build resilience and mental toughness through his proven methodology developed as a successful entrepreneur and endurance athlete. Book Jesse to equip your team with actionable strategies for achieving seemingly impossible goals and maintaining high performance during challenging business cycles.
Jesse was awesome. He received a standing ovation and deserved every bit of applause. Our association was very happy!
Jesse had the audience extremely engaged. As a direct result of his presentation, I immediately implemented some changes that have already made a positive impact on my practice.
Jesse's spirit was exactly what my team needed to regain motivation after a tough year. I’m certain his message will reverberate in their memory. I can't thank you enough for igniting a much-needed spark in both my team and myself.
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