Ricky Caplin

Ricky Caplin is a prominent entrepreneur and business leader based in Jacksonville, Florida. He is the Owner and Founder of Sporting JAX, a professional soccer club in Jacksonville.24

Professional Background

Caplin has an extensive career in business and healthcare technology:

• CEO of The HCI Group: He has been leading this healthcare IT company since January 2009.1
• CEO, Healthcare and Life Sciences at Tech Mahindra: Caplin has held this position since March 2017.1
• Founder of Multiple Ventures: He is the owner and founder of Caplin Ventures (since November 2018) and co-founder of The Aurora Forge (since 2021).1

Sporting JAX

As the majority owner of Sporting JAX, Caplin is leading the effort to bring professional soccer to Jacksonville:

• The club aims to operate men's and women's professional teams in the USL Championship and USL Super League, respectively.2
• Sporting JAX also plans to develop a 15,000-capacity community stadium and training facilities in Northeast Florida.2
• The ownership group includes sports legends Tim Tebow and Fred Taylor, along with other notable figures.2

Achievements and Recognition

Caplin has received several honors for his entrepreneurial success:

• Named one of "The Top 25 Healthcare IT Executives of 2020" by The IT Services Report.1
• Recipient of the "Ultimate CEO Award" from Jacksonville Business Journal in 2013.1
• Winner of the "EY Entrepreneur of the Year 2015 Award" for Florida in the Health Care & Life Sciences category.1

Personal

Caplin is passionate about faith, family, community, and the people of India.3 His leadership in both business and sports demonstrates his commitment to innovation and community development in Jacksonville and beyond.