Episode 07 - Health is Wealth with Marcus Whitney

Welcome to The Kurty D Show, a podcast presenting unique perspectives shaping the world. Each week will showcase conversations and stories of personal fulfillment and overcoming what life throws your way. In this episode, Kurt welcomes to the show healthcare venture capitalist, entrepreneur and bestselling author, Marcus Whitney. Marcus is a partner of Jumpstart Health Investors, the most active venture capital firm in America that’s focused on innovative healthcare companies with a portfolio of over 130 companies. He also recently launched Jumpstart Nova, the first Black healthcare venture fund in America. Marcus is the bestselling author of the book, Create and Orchestrate, about claiming your creative power through entrepreneurship.

In this episode, Kurt and Marcus engage in an illuminating discussion about the history of the American healthcare system and why it's broken. Marcus shares his origin story, from dropping out of college, to becoming a full-time coder, to eventually pursuing a career as a venture capitalist. Marcus gets specific and opens up about three incredibly difficult challenges he’s had to overcome throughout his career and how the experience has made him stronger, wiser, and more grateful.

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