Momentum Audio

Joe Desena, founder of Spartan and the Death Race, shares his advice for the next generation on why they should run toward discomfort. Hosts Dylan Gambardella & Justin Lafazan, CoFounders & CEOs of Next Gen HQ, dive deeper to unpack the reasons Joe encourages others to write down their goals to remain accountable. Joe has led such an interesting life and goes in-depth about how to strengthen your mindset as an entrepreneur. SUBSCRIBE TO MOMENTUM NEWSLETTER: ✨https://nextgenhq.com/getmomentum CONNECT WITH NEXT GEN HQ

Steve Case, Cofounder of AOL & Revolution, shares his advice for the next generation on finding your north star. Hosts Dylan Gambardella & Justin Lafazan, CoFounders & CEOs of Next Gen HQ, dive deeper to learn why Steve invests so much time and resources into fostering community. Steve's mic drop moment is when he says to not accept problems, but rather try and solve them  SUBSCRIBE TO MOMENTUM NEWSLETTER: ✨https://nextgenhq.com/getmomentum CONNECT WITH NEXT GEN HQ

Ryan Holmes, Founder and CEO of HootSuite, shares his advice for the next generation of emerging entrepreneurs. Hosts Dylan Gambardella & Justin Lafazan, CoFounders & CEOs of Next Gen HQ, dive deeper to learn why Ryan encourages people to start small and perfect their craft. Ryan believes that entrepreneurs are made, so just take a leap of faith and start learning!! SUBSCRIBE TO MOMENTUM NEWSLETTER: ✨https://nextgenhq.com/getmomentum CONNECT WITH NEXT GEN HQ

Halla Tomasdottir, CEO of The B Team, shares her advice for the next generation of change makers. Hosts Dylan Gambardella & Justin Lafazan, CoFounders & CEOs of Next Gen HQ, dive deeper to learn why Halla encourages people to befriend their imposter. Life is a constant uphill battle, but Halla stresses the importance of knowing your moral compass and constantly sharpening your mindset to succeed. SUBSCRIBE TO MOMENTUM NEWSLETTER: ✨https://nextgenhq.com/getmomentum CONNECT WITH NEXT GEN HQ

Steve Madden, Founder of Steve Madden Ltd, shares his tips for scaling and self-awareness. Hosts Dylan Gambardella & Justin Lafazan, CoFounders & CEOs of Next Gen HQ, dive deeper to really learn how Steve went for it. Entrepreneurship is REALLY hard and Steve explains how self-awareness and knowing your limitations can help you build an A+ dream team. It takes a village to win!  SUBSCRIBE TO MOMENTUM NEWSLETTER: ✨https://nextgenhq.com/getmomentum CONNECT WITH NEXT GEN HQ

Marla Beck, Co-founder and CEO of Bluemercury, shares her perspective on the value of champions verses mentors. Hosts Dylan Gambardella & Justin Lafazan, CoFounders & CEOs of Next Gen HQ, dive deeper to really learn the importance of building a mission driven team and having the EQ to lead that team. SUBSCRIBE TO MOMENTUM NEWSLETTER: ✨https://nextgenhq.com/getmomentum CONNECT WITH NEXT GEN HQ

Joel Clark, CoFounder & CEO of Kodiak Cakes, shares his long game founder journey that led Kodiak Cakes to explosive growth in the CPG space. Hosts Dylan Gambardella & Justin Lafazan, CoFounders & CEOs of Next Gen HQ, dive deeper to really learn about sacrifices many entrepreneurs have to make for their company to succeed. SUBSCRIBE TO MOMENTUM NEWSLETTER: ✨https://nextgenhq.com/getmomentum CONNECT WITH NEXT GEN HQ

Josh Linkner, 5X tech entrepreneur, hyper-growth CEO, 2X bestselling author, venture capitalist, and keynote speaker, shares that all humans are hardwired to be creative, but fear tends to block that creativity. Hosts Dylan Gambardella & Justin Lafazan, CoFounders & CEOs of Next Gen HQ, dive deeper to really learn how to train a little bit each day to be creative. SUBSCRIBE TO MOMENTUM NEWSLETTER: ✨https://nextgenhq.com/getmomentum CONNECT WITH NEXT GEN HQ

John Paul DeJoria, Cofounder of John Paul Mitchell Systems & Patron and Michaeline DeJoria, CEO of John Paul Mitchell Systems, share their perspective on if entrepreneurs are born or made. Hosts Dylan Gambardella & Justin Lafazan, CoFounders & CEOs of Next Gen HQ, dive deeper to learn the similarities and differences in their leadership styles, including their aligned perspective on employee satisfaction. SUBSCRIBE TO MOMENTUM NEWSLETTER: ✨https://nextgenhq.com/getmomentum CONNECT WITH NEXT GEN HQ

Next Gen HQ CoFounders and CEOs,  Dylan Gambardella and Justin Lafazan, share their journey on choosing the path of their dreams & how they started building towards it. They share how to frame your mindset to discover your path. SUBSCRIBE TO MOMENTUM NEWSLETTER: ✨https://nextgenhq.com/getmomentum CONNECT WITH NEXT GEN HQ

Rahul Vohra, Founder & CEO of Superhuman, shares how his learnings throughout his entrepreneurial journey continue to inform Superhuman's development and success. Hosts Dylan Gambardella and Justin Lafazan, CoFounders and CEOs of Next Gen HQ, dive deeper to really learn the four phases of onboarding for an optimal customer experience. SUBSCRIBE TO MOMENTUM NEWSLETTER: ✨https://nextgenhq.com/getmomentum CONNECT WITH NEXT GEN HQ

Next Gen HQ CoFounders and CEOs,  Dylan Gambardella and Justin Lafazan, share their perspective on the benefits of beginning their entrepreneurial journey earlier in life. By just getting started, you are getting closer to your Promised Land.    SUBSCRIBE TO MOMENTUM NEWSLETTER: ✨https://nextgenhq.com/getmomentum CONNECT WITH NEXT GEN HQ

Marc Randolph, Cofounder and First CEO of Netflix, shares how he found his passion as an entrepreneur while leveraging his entrepreneurial mindset as an intrapreneur. Hosts Dylan Gambardella and Justin Lafazan, CoFounders and CEOs of Next Gen HQ, dive deeper to really learn how to build a team geared for innovation.   SUBSCRIBE TO MOMENTUM NEWSLETTER: ✨https://nextgenhq.com/getmomentum   CONNECT WITH NEXT GEN HQ

Next Gen HQ CoFounders and CEOs,  Dylan Gambardella and Justin Lafazan, share how to concentrate & diversity to maximize value. They encourage you to eliminate other possibilities to allow you to maximize your potential returns.

Travis Mills, Recalibrated Warrior, Veterans Advocate, Speaker, NYT Best-Selling Author, shares how his perspective of “Never give up. Never quit.” motivates him each and every day. Hosts Dylan Gambardella and Justin Lafazan, CoFounders and CEOs of Next Gen HQ, dive deeper to really learn Travis' perspective on leadership and the importance of helping other recalibrated warriors. SUBSCRIBE TO MOMENTUM NEWSLETTER: ✨https://nextgenhq.com/getmomentum CONNECT WITH NEXT GEN HQ

Next Gen HQ CoFounders and CEOs,  Dylan Gambardella and Justin Lafazan, share their perspective on a key NGHQ Momentum Value of Taking Complete Ownership. In order to take complete ownership, you must first accept responsibility & then believe you can handle it. SUBSCRIBE TO MOMENTUM NEWSLETTER: ✨https://nextgenhq.com/getmomentum CONNECT WITH NEXT GEN HQ

Wende Zomnir, Founding Partner of Urban Decay Cosmetics, shares her scrappy entrepreneurial journey that has led to Urban Decay's success. Hosts Dylan Gambardella & Justin Lafazan, CoFounders & CEOs of Next Gen HQ, dive deeper to learn Wende's hiring tactics and how to build your dream team.   SUBSCRIBE TO MOMENTUM NEWSLETTER: ✨https://nextgenhq.com/getmomentum CONNECT WITH NEXT GEN HQ

Nir Eyal, Bestselling Author of "Hooked" and "Indistractable.", shares what distraction is and how to minimize it internally. Hosts Dylan Gambardella and Justin Lafazan, CoFounders and CEOs of Next Gen HQ, dive deeper to really learn how planning your day will minimize distraction. SUBSCRIBE TO MOMENTUM NEWSLETTER: ✨https://nextgenhq.com/getmomentum CONNECT WITH NEXT GEN HQ

Next Gen HQ CoFounders and CEOs,  Dylan Gambardella and Justin Lafazan, share strategies to own your own path and evaluate advice from those around you. They encourage you to seek out communities and advisors that align with your values and desired path.  SUBSCRIBE TO MOMENTUM NEWSLETTER: ✨https://nextgenhq.com/getmomentum CONNECT WITH NEXT GEN HQ

Bill Reichert, Partner at Pegasus Tech Ventures and CoFounder/Managing Director of Garage Technology Ventures, shares how VCs really determine which companies to invest in. Hosts Dylan Gambardella and Justin Lafazan, CoFounders and CEOs of Next Gen HQ, dive deeper to really learn how to decrease the knowledge gap between you and your potential investors. SUBSCRIBE TO MOMENTUM NEWSLETTER: ✨https://nextgenhq.com/getmomentum CONNECT WITH NEXT GEN HQ

Tim Draper, Founder of Draper Associates, DFJ, and Draper University of Heroes, shares the story of how he created viral marketing at Hotmail & how he was on the very first Skype video call. Hosts Dylan Gambardella & Justin Lafazan, CoFounders & CEOs of Next Gen HQ, dive deeper to really learn how to turn your customer into your salesforce. SUBSCRIBE TO MOMENTUM NEWSLETTER: ✨https://nextgenhq.com/getmomentum CONNECT WITH NEXT GEN HQ

Next Gen HQ CoFounders & CEOs,  Dylan Gambardella & Justin Lafazan, share actionable tactics that will help you establish rapport with potential mentors. Learn how to cultivate that initial interaction into a valuable mentor relationship.  SUBSCRIBE TO MOMENTUM NEWSLETTER: ✨https://nextgenhq.com/getmomentum CONNECT WITH NEXT GEN HQ

Leah Solivan, General Partner at Fuel Capital and Founder of TaskRabbit, shares how leveraging the entrepreneurial mindset can aid in finding solutions as both an intrapreneur and a founder. Hosts Dylan Gambardella and Justin Lafazan, CoFounders and CEOs of Next Gen HQ, dive deeper to really learn how Leah views the grind vs. glamour of entrepreneurship and how team members should be celebrated for their grit. SUBSCRIBE TO MOMENTUM NEWSLETTER: ✨https://nextgenhq.com/getmomentum CONNECT WITH NEXT GEN HQ

Francis Greenburger, Founder, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Time Equities Inc., shares his entrepreneurial journey that started from an extremely young age. Hosts Dylan Gambardella and Justin Lafazan, CoFounders and CEOs of Next Gen HQ, dive deeper to really learn how independent thinking creates excitement in your journey.  SUBSCRIBE TO MOMENTUM NEWSLETTER: ✨https://nextgenhq.com/getmomentum CONNECT WITH NEXT GEN HQ

Next Gen HQ CoFounders and CEOs,  Dylan Gambardella and Justin Lafazan, share actionable tactics to schedule your time according to your values. SUBSCRIBE TO MOMENTUM NEWSLETTER: ✨https://nextgenhq.com/getmomentum CONNECT WITH NEXT GEN HQ

Sam Zell, Chairman of Equity Group Investments, shares his belief that when you remove the word failure, possibilities are endless. Hosts Dylan Gambardella and Justin Lafazan, CoFounders and CEOs of Next Gen HQ, dive deeper to really learn how Sam views entrepreneurship. SUBSCRIBE TO MOMENTUM NEWSLETTER: ✨https://nextgenhq.com/getmomentum CONNECT WITH NEXT GEN HQ

Guy Kawasaki, Chief Evangelist of Canva and Creator of Guy Kawasaki's Remarkable People Podcast, shares how he believes entrepreneurship has changed since his early days at Apple. Hosts Dylan Gambardella and Justin Lafazan, CoFounders and CEOs of Next Gen HQ, dive deeper to really learn how to avoid mediocrity. Guy shares how social media has changed the game for entrepreneurs. SUBSCRIBE TO MOMENTUM NEWSLETTER: ✨https://nextgenhq.com/getmomentum CONNECT WITH NEXT GEN HQ

Next Gen HQ CoFounders and CEOs,  Dylan Gambardella and Justin Lafazan, share their life hacks for winning as a student entrepreneur. They dive into the benefits of being a student entrepreneur and how to capitalize on your student status. SUBSCRIBE TO MOMENTUM NEWSLETTER: ✨https://nextgenhq.com/getmomentum CONNECT WITH NEXT GEN HQ

Justin McLeod, Founder and CEO of Hinge, shares how he built his entrepreneurial muscle. Hosts Dylan Gambardella and Justin Lafazan, CoFounders and CEOs of Next Gen HQ, dive deeper to really learn how being explicit when creating internal culture will reflect outwardly. And, of course, Justin shares how to optimize your Hinge profile! SUBSCRIBE TO MOMENTUM NEWSLETTER: ✨https://nextgenhq.com/getmomentum CONNECT WITH NEXT GEN HQ

Fritz Lanman, CEO of ClassPass, shares his journey from ClassPass investor to Executive Chair to CEO and how he learned to love the role of CEO. Hosts Dylan Gambardella & Justin Lafazan, CoFounders & CEOs of Next Gen HQ, dive deeper to really learn how to make difficult decisions in the best interest of your mission and people. Fritz shares his perspective on bad advice given to entrepreneurs & encourages you to embrace the freedom to design your own life.   SUBSCRIBE TO MOMENTUM NEWSLETTER: ✨https://nextgenhq.com/getmomentum   CONNECT WITH NEXT GEN HQ

Next Gen HQ CoFounders and CEOs,  Dylan Gambardella and Justin Lafazan, share the challenges they've faced when diving into unknown territory such as the investing world. They encourage you to leverage mentorship as a sounding board, but be sure that you apply to your own perspective before making that final decision. SUBSCRIBE TO MOMENTUM NEWSLETTER: ✨https://nextgenhq.com/getmomentum CONNECT WITH NEXT GEN HQ

Daniel Lubetzky, Founder and CEO of Kind Snacks, shares how the AND philosophy empowers the KIND Snacks team. Hosts Dylan Gambardella & Justin Lafazan, CoFounders & CEOs of Next Gen HQ, dive deeper to really learn what Daniel looks for when investing in an entrepreneur. Daniel shares how his father's experience in the Holocaust shaped his passion for driving social impact with business. SUBSCRIBE TO MOMENTUM NEWSLETTER: ✨https://nextgenhq.com/getmomentum CONNECT WITH NEXT GEN HQ

Scott Harrison, Founder & CEO of Charity:Water, shares his transformational journey from nightclub promoter to Founder of Charity: Water. Hosts Dylan Gambardella & Justin Lafazan, CoFounders & CEOs of Next Gen HQ, dive deeper to learn Scott's hope for the next generation of entrepreneurs. SUBSCRIBE TO MOMENTUM NEWSLETTER: ✨https://nextgenhq.com/getmomentum CONNECT WITH NEXT GEN HQ

Ray Dalio, Founder of Bridgewater Associates, shares his decision-making process that involves viewing failures as learnings. Hosts Dylan Gambardella & Justin Lafazan, CoFounders & CEOs of Next Gen HQ, dive deeper to really learn how to implement honesty in your culture. SUBSCRIBE TO MOMENTUM NEWSLETTER: ✨https://nextgenhq.com/getmomentum CONNECT WITH NEXT GEN HQ

Kat Cole, COO & President of Focus Brands, shares how implementing the Hot Shot Rule combats complacency. Hosts Dylan Gambardella & Justin Lafazan, CoFounders & CEOs of Next Gen HQ, dive deeper to really learn how to develop self awareness in leadership. SUBSCRIBE TO MOMENTUM NEWSLETTER: ✨https://nextgenhq.com/getmomentum CONNECT WITH NEXT GEN HQ

Kara Goldin, Founder & CEO of Hint, Inc., shares her journey of how she successfully entered a completely new industry. Hosts Dylan Gambardella & Justin Lafazan, CoFounders & CEOs of Next Gen HQ, dive deeper to really learn how knowing & listening to your customer allows for impactful scaling. SUBSCRIBE TO MOMENTUM NEWSLETTER: ✨https://nextgenhq.com/getmomentum CONNECT WITH NEXT GEN HQ

Marques Colson, Founder of Marques Colston Enterprises & NFL Hall of Famer, shares how he stays motivated in business & life. Hosts Dylan Gambardella & Justin Lafazan, CoFounders & CEOs of Next Gen HQ, dive deeper to learn how to set progressive goals. Marques also shares how the culture of a winning locker room translates into building a company's culture.  SUBSCRIBE TO MOMENTUM NEWSLETTER: ✨https://nextgenhq.com/getmomentum CONNECT WITH NEXT GEN HQ

Dylan Smith, CoFounder of Box, shares philosophies on the importance of placing the right people in the right positions to build a strong team. Hosts Dylan Gambardella & Justin Lafazan, CoFounders & CEOs of Next Gen HQ, dive deeper to really learn how the “be an owner” mentality empowers team members. Dylan shares his key takeaway that building a network of both experienced & peer mentors aids in strategic decision making. SUBSCRIBE TO MOMENTUM NEWSLETTER: ✨https://nextgenhq.com/getmomentum CONNECT WITH NEXT GEN HQ

Cindy Eckert, CEO of the Pink Ceiling, shares her perspective on the effectiveness of customer obsessed sales. Hosts Dylan Gambardella & Justin Lafazan, CoFounders & CEOs of Next Gen HQ, dive deeper to really learn what investors look for in the pitching process. Cindy encourages female founders to lean into being underestimated & realize the power of gratitude. SUBSCRIBE TO MOMENTUM NEWSLETTER: ✨https://nextgenhq.com/getmomentum CONNECT WITH NEXT GEN HQ

Seth Goldman, Founder of Eat the Change®, Co-founder of Honest Tea, and Chair of the Board of Beyond Meat, discusses his perspective on how a leader's ability to create long term vision directly impacts recruiting success. Hosts Dylan Gambardella & Justin Lafazan, CoFounders & CEOs of Next Gen HQ, dive deeper to really learn how to balance social responsibility & for-profit business plans. Seth also shares his early lessons in working with major corporations like Coca Cola. SUBSCRIBE TO MOMENTUM NEWSLETTER: ✨https://nextgenhq.com/getmomentum CONNECT WITH NEXT GEN HQ

Patrick Lee, Co-Founder & Founding CEO of Rotten Tomatoes, vulnerably reveals his Rotten Tomatoes start-up journey & overcoming associated obstacles. Hosts Dylan Gambardella & Justin Lafazan, CoFounders & CEOs of Next Gen HQ, find alignment in the different aspects building a venture with friends. Patrick shares how Rotten Tomatoes survived the Financial Crisis with helpful insights that apply to today's challenging times. SUBSCRIBE TO MOMENTUM NEWSLETTER: ✨https://nextgenhq.com/getmomentum CONNECT WITH NEXT GEN HQ

Jay Abraham, CEO and Founder of The Abraham Group, shares how he uses exponential thinking for business growth. Hosts Dylan Gambardella & Justin Lafazan, CoFounders & CEOs of Next Gen HQ, uncover Jay's perspective on the importance of viewing yourself as a human hedge fund. Learn the importance & different offerings of how Jay categorizes mentors: coaches, mentors, and masterful thinking partners. As well as Jay's technique for evaluating businesses. SUBSCRIBE TO MOMENTUM NEWSLETTER: ✨https://nextgenhq.com/getmomentum CONNECT WITH NEXT GEN HQ

Rich Keller, Chief Empowerment Officer for SCORE, shares the value of knowing & owning your personal brand to create credibility. Hosts Dylan Gambardella & Justin Lafazan, CoFounders & CEOs of Next Gen HQ, discuss the importance of telling your own story to engage first & sell second. Rich shares his journey to encourage you to let who you are, drive what you do.  SUBSCRIBE TO MOMENTUM NEWSLETTER: ✨https://nextgenhq.com/getmomentum CONNECT WITH NEXT GEN HQ

Jeff Hoffman, successful entrepreneur, proven CEO, worldwide motivational speaker, bestselling author, Hollywood film producer, a producer of a Grammy winning jazz album, and executive producer of an Emmy Award winning television show, shares his insights on finding the right mentor for you & avoiding “Prettiest Girl at the Dance” syndrome. Hosts Dylan Gambardella & Justin Lafazan, CoFounders & CEOs of Next Gen HQ, dive deeper to really learn how to start building the life you imagine. Jeff shares how to gain advice based on relevance rather than proximity. He also shares how to explore the world to find your entrepreneurial idea. SUBSCRIBE TO MOMENTUM NEWSLETTER: ✨https://nextgenhq.com/getmomentum CONNECT WITH NEXT GEN HQ

Welcome to Momentum Audio with Dylan Gambardella & Justin Lafazan, powered by Next Gen HQ. Momentum Audio will share the authentic inspiration, narratives, and energy that entrepreneurs need to be the CEOs of their lives. Episodes will provide unparalleled insights to the entrepreneurial industry and actionable takeaways will be shared with listeners. SUBSCRIBE TO MOMENTUM NEWSLETTER: ✨https://nextgenhq.com/getmomentum CONNECT WITH NEXT GEN HQ