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Marcus Whitney – Launching the First Black Healthcare Venture Fund in America

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Marcus Whitney

Founder and Managing Partner
Jumpstart Nova

Marcus Whitney is Founding Partner of Jumpstart Health Investors, the most active venture capital firm in America focused on innovative, healthcare companies with a portfolio of over 150 companies. He recently launched Jumpstart Nova, the first healthcare venture fund in America investing exclusively in Black founded and led startups.

Marcus is also co-founder and minority owner of Major League Soccer team, Nashville Soccer Club.

Marcus is the author of the Amazon #1 best-selling book “”Create and Orchestrate””, about claiming your Creative Power through entrepreneurship. His work has been featured by Entrepreneur, CNBC, Inc., NPR, Fast Company, and The Atlantic.

Marcus is a member of the board of Celtic Bank, the Country Music Hall of Fame® and Museum, the Nashville Convention and Visitors Corporation, Instruction Partners, OZ Arts, and Launch Tennessee.