Meet Whitney Eckis, a seasoned entrepreneur and angel investor renowned for her strategic guidance in the early stages of consumer brands. With a keen eye for innovation, Whitney has invested in and advises prominent brands such as Better Brand, Toto Foods, Spade, Mela, and Vizer, leveraging her expertise to fuel their growth.

In 2023, Whitney achieved a significant milestone as her first venture, Eckis Marketing, was successfully acquired by Crowe PR. This noteworthy transition was featured in an AdWeek, marking a pivotal moment in her professional journey.

Having sold her business, Whitney has shifted her focus to inspiring and empowering young entrepreneurs through strategic advisement and consulting services. Her commitment to nurturing the next generation of business leaders reflects her dedication to fostering innovation and success in the entrepreneurial landscape.

Whitney's entrepreneurial journey began at the age of 22 when she founded Eckis Marketing, a creative communications agency based in San Diego, CA. Under her leadership, the agency elevated renowned brands such as Better Brand, DREAMPOPS, CLEARSTEM Skincare, Fody Foods, Hilton, Mela, Marriott, Sonix, SOUL CBD, and more in the digital space.
She garnered recognition in esteemed publications including Bloomberg, Entrepreneur, ESPN Radio, Forbes, Modern Luxury, and USA Today, and was a finalist nominee for the San Diego Woman of the Year award in both 2021 and 2022.

As a serial entrepreneur, Whitney currently invests and advises in multiple businesses. From hospitality to consumer goods, she is cut her teeth on what it takes to successfully launch a brand into the market with her first consumer packaged goods brand, Get Supr. An instant coffee brand infused with hemp that solved the problem for those seeking calm, focused energy sans the jitters.

Yahoo Finance named Get Supr the top start-up to watch in 2021, showcasing Whitney's ability to navigate the digital landscape and drive entrepreneurial ventures to new heights.

Her passion for entrepreneurs and her local San Diego community did not trail behind as Whitney and her team at Eckis Marketing were responsible for the conception, branding and grand opening marketing strategies of over 7 restaurants in Southern California. Working directly with restauranteurs has led her to her newest venture, The Boatyard.

The Boatyard is an exciting new addition to the culinary landscape of the historic destination of Point Loma, San Diego. Nestled along the picturesque Shelter Island, this steak and seafood restaurant offers a unique dining experience that encapsulates the spirit and vision of a common man's yacht club or best characterized as a "a touch of sophistication, minus the bougieness." It promises to offer the local community and visitors an elegant yet unpretentious dining experience with nautical vibes.

Whitney is also the force behind the Under the Influence Podcast, a platform dedicated to exploring the impact of influencers in the digital space. By hosting top-tier entrepreneurs, creators, and thought leaders, Whitney shares valuable insights, first-hand stories, and discussions that resonate with a wide audience. Additionally, her events series, The Influence Mvmt, reached over 5 million people and contributed over $10k to local charities, exemplifying her commitment to making a positive impact.

In her journey, Whitney Eckis continues to be a dynamic force, blending her entrepreneurial spirit with strategic foresight to shape the future of business and inspire the next generation of trailblazers.