Keynote Speakers
Nathan Gonzales
Editor & Publisher
Inside Elections
Nathan Gonzales is the Editor & Publisher of Inside Elections, offering nonpartisan, data-driven analysis of congressional, gubernatorial, and presidential campaigns. He also co-hosts the Inside Elections Podcast and serves as an Elections Analyst for CQ Roll Call. Known for his energetic, accessible style, Gonzales blends reporting, polling data, and two decades of campaign coverage to explain key races and electoral trends. Exclusively represented by Leading Authorities, he delivers clear, engaging insights that resonate across the political spectrum. Gonzales has served as an on-air analyst for PBS NewsHour, consulted for ABC News’ Election Night Decision Desk, and previously worked with The Rothenberg Political Report and CNN. His commentary has appeared on major networks including NBC, NPR, Fox News, and MSNBC, and in outlets such as the New York Times and Washington Post. Originally from Oregon, Gonzales holds degrees from The George Washington University and Vanguard University. He began his D.C. career as a White House Press Office intern and now lives in Washington, D.C. with his wife and four children.
Marcus Whitney
Founding Partner
Jumpstart Health Investors
From college dropout, waiter to self-taught, successful entrepreneur. Marcus Whitney is a Founding Partner of Jumpstart Health Investors (JHI), the most active early-stage healthcare venture capital firm in America. Of JHI’s funds, Marcus leads Jumpstart Nova, JHI’s institutional, strategic, healthcare seed fund. 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 an Aspen Health Innovators Fellow, and a member of the board of the Healthcare Finance Management Association, Celtic Bank, the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum, the Nashville Convention and Visitors Corporation, OZ Arts, and Scott Hamilton CARES. Marcus actively competes in Jiu Jitsu, is a 3X IBJJF Masters World Champion, and trains on the competition team at Renzo Grazie Nashville under Shawn Williams. He has an incredible, supportive family.