Real Estate Executive & Author; Senior Vice President of Residential Operations at RXR Realty; Author of "The Real Estate Godfather of Harlem"

Brooklyn, NY, USA
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Jarrod Whitaker Biography

Jarrod Whitaker, known in real estate circles as the Real Estate Godfather of Harlem, is an executive and author with a diverse background in the music and real estate industries. Whitaker began his professional journey as a rap artist, touring internationally and collaborating with artists under Universal Music Group, Interscope Records, and Bad Boy Records. After his music career, he transitioned to real estate, starting in the mailroom of a major real estate and private equity firm in Harlem.

Guided by real estate mentor Jim Simmons, Whitaker completed his studies at Temple University and later graduated from Columbia University. By the time he obtained his real estate salesperson's license, he had executed $25 million in sales and served as project manager for one of the largest privately funded cooperative conversions in New York State. Whitaker holds a Bachelor of Arts in Urban Studies and Political Science from Columbia University and a master's degree in real estate development from NYU Schack Institute of Real Estate. He has held leadership roles, including vice president at Bozzuto Management Company and director-level positions at the Durst Organization, and completed a management certification program at Harvard University School of Business.

As senior vice president of residential operations at RXR Realty, Whitaker oversees multifamily operations for a $5.4 billion portfolio, managing nearly 10,000 residential apartment units across New York City, Long Island, Westchester, Connecticut, New Jersey, Florida, Arizona, and Pennsylvania. His experience includes ground-up construction projects and lease-ups of luxury residential developments exceeding $3 billion. Whitaker specializes in organizational and operational management, team building, and client relations within the real estate sector.

Whitaker is the author of "The Real Estate Godfather of Harlem," a memoir that shares life lessons and business insights from his experiences in the music and real estate industries. The book aims to educate individuals from underserved communities about self-reliance, self-determination, and cooperative economics. Whitaker credits his mentors for providing the knowledge that shaped his real estate career and advocates for sharing resources within the community. He serves on the advisory board for NYU Schack Institute of Real Estate and is a keynote speaker on topics such as entrepreneurship, community empowerment, and the impact of real estate development.

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Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 10/13/2026.

Jarrod Whitaker Speaking Topics

  • Elevating Your Impact

    This topic is all about how to build up and engage with your community. Jarrod is a very big advocate for being an active member in your city and he loves to show others how they can get involved.

  • Studio to Skyscraper

    How to build yourself up in the real estate industry how he made his way up from the mailroom and how he's been successful/continued to do so.

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Jarrod Whitaker Videos

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Jarrod Whitaker is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Elevating Your Impact, Studio to Skyscraper and From Vision to Action. The estimated speaking fee range to book Jarrod Whitaker for your event is available upon request. Jarrod Whitaker generally travels from Brooklyn, NY, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Angel Vallejo, Alana Andrews, Mohammad Anwar, Erik Therwanger and Bill Rancic. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Jarrod Whitaker for an upcoming live or virtual event.

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