Jesse Itzler is a serial entrepreneur, endurance athlete, and high-performance mindset expert who believes success isn’t about building a résumé—it’s about building a Life Resume. He’s spent his career proving that the most meaningful growth happens when you intentionally seek challenge, discomfort, and adventure in both business and life. Jesse has built and sold multiple companies, including Marquis Jet (acquired by Warren Buffett’s NetJets), Zico Coconut Water (acquired by Coca-Cola), and 29029 Everesting (acquired by iFit). An avid endurance competitor,...Read More he completed Ultraman in 2022 at age 53—a grueling multi-day race consisting of a 6.2-mile open-water swim, 261.4-mile bike ride, and 52.4-mile run—and has also finished a 100-mile ultramarathon. Before becoming an entrepreneur, Jesse’s unconventional path included launching a music career as a rapper on MTV, managing Run-DMC, and writing the New York Knicks’ anthem—early chapters that shaped his belief that you don’t have to be the smartest in the room, but you do have to be the most passionate. Jesse is the New York Times bestselling author of Living with a SEAL and Living with Monks, and the creator of the viral year at a glance, Big Ass Calendar. Through his courses, coaching, and speaking, Jesse teaches practical tools for building energy, discipline, and momentum. Above all, Jesse is most proud of the life he’s building with his wife, Sara Blakely (founder of SPANX), and their four children—living proof that success is about designing a life you’re excited to wake up to. Read Less
The best. Jesse was memorable and impactful. He had the audience extremely engaged. He received a standing ovation when finished and deserved every bit of applause. The most memorable event of the summit in my opinion.
Wells Fargo
Thank you for putting on such a great performance — your contagious energy and spirit was exactly what my team needed to regain motivation after a tough year. I cannot thank you enough for igniting a much-needed spark in my team and myself.
Caliber Home Loans
He was awesome — standing ovation. Our association was very happy. Thank you.
National Association of REALTORS
Jesse crushed. By far the best speaker of the day.
OPEN Atlanta
Jesse killed it. The team was even more fired up than I could have hoped for. His authenticity, passion, sense of humor, and amazing creation of his own success created the perfect combination for a wildly successful presentation. Can’t wait to book him again.
FAReverse
It was perfect. Amazing really doesn't even describe Jesse and his energy.
