Daniel Itzler
Daniel Itzler
Daniel Itzler was born in Queens, New York and passed away March 21, 2022 at age 92. To pay your respects to him and his family please leave them a message here.
Jesse Itzler is an entrepreneur who has built his fortune through aviation and sports investments. His estimated net worth stands at $200 Million. Jesse co-founded Marquis Jet, one of the largest private jet card providers.
Early Life and Education
Born and raised in Roslyn, New York, Itzler received his bachelor’s degree from American University with an emphasis in Justice Law and Society. Raised Jewish his father was an inventor while his mother held office as president of Roslyn Board of Education.
He began his music career as a rapper under the stage name Jesse Jaymes and saw one of his songs reach number 74 on the Billboard charts. Later he founded Alphabet City Sports Records with Kenny Dichter; they became widely recognized for combining highlights of historical play-by-play calls with classic arena sports songs for an innovative record company experience.
Itzler was also one of the co-founders of Marquis Jet, a private jet company offering fractional ownership to fractional aircraft ownership. Marquis Jet was purchased by NetJets – owned by Berkshire Hathaway – and sold later that year.
Professional Career
Jesse Itzler is an acclaimed entrepreneur, former rapper, and long distance runner who boasts multiple business ventures that bring in substantial income. These ventures include co-founding Marquis Jet (a private jet card company) and co-founding Zico Coconut Water as a partner company as well as founding 100 Mile Group and owning the Atlanta Hawks in the NBA.
After graduating college, Itzler signed with Delicious Vinyl Records under the pseudonym Jesse Jaymes as a rapper. In 1991 he released his debut album Thirty Footer in Your Face which contained single release “Shake It Like a White Girl”, reaching number 74 on Billboard Hot 100 chart and was featured in 2004 movie White Chicks.
Itzler released Living With a Seal in 2015, which became a New York Times bestseller and first on the LA Times book list. Additionally, he collaborated on music for campaigns for companies including Coca-Cola and Foot Locker.
Achievement and Honors
Jesse Itzler is an American entrepreneur, keynote speaker, and author best known as co-founder of Marquis Jet – one of the world’s largest private jet card companies – along with Alphabet City Sports Records, Sheets Energy Strips, Zico coconut water partnership as well as being owner of NBA team Atlanta Hawks.
He is also an artist, having painted for 15 years now. His abstract pieces have garnered considerable praise, and he offers art classes as well.
In 2006, Itzler competed in the USA National Ultra Marathon Championship in Texas and completed it within 24 hours – an accomplishment for which he can be proud. An avid runner himself, Itzler also married Sara Blakely of Spanx fame in 2008 – they now share four children together.
Personal Life
Jesse Itzler boasts an enviable professional history. As an acclaimed entrepreneur, musician, and author he co-founded Marquis Jet which is one of the largest private jet card companies globally as well as owning stake in Zico Coconut Water as well as being part owner of Atlanta Hawks NBA team.
He launched his music career soon after graduating college and signing a recording contract with Delicious Vinyl recordings. In 1991 – under the stage name Jesse Jaymes – he released his debut album Thirty Footer in Your Face and won an Emmy award for the NBA song that he composed! Additionally he competed and completed in Texas’ USA National Ultra Marathon Championship race.
Net Worth
Jesse Itzler is an astute investor who built his wealth through various business ventures. He co-founded Marquis Jet, one of the world’s largest private jet card companies; was also involved with Zico Coconut Water; and co-owns NBA’s Atlanta Hawks team.
Born August 22nd 1968 in Roslyn, New York to Daniel and Elese Itzler who instilled within him an emphasis on education. Following graduation high school he enrolled at American University and in 1990 obtained his bachelor of laws degree.
After his music career was complete, Itzler formed Alphabet City Sports Records together with Wheels Up CEO Kenny Ditcher. Together they marketed arena songs before selling the company to SFX Entertainment for acquisition in 1998.