


Making connections
There’s a new generation out there — with its sights set on exploring every field under the sun, and making its own mark on every profession one can imagine. This is a global generation of go-getters on their way to making the next big breakthroughs.
Our Initiative is a reflection of this generation — a new generation that takes its cues from the future and the possibilities it holds for those who know how to work hard — and how to network productively.
The leading edge...
At the leading edge of this generation is a new wave of high-tech innovators and world-class movers and shakers pushing the envelope in virtually every arena of private industry and public life, from the sciences to the arts. They know what skills and experience today’s students are likely to need as they prepare to face the challenges of the future. And they have an inside view of what those challenges will be.
..of a new wave of success stories..
They also know the entrepreneurial spirit that flows in their veins has helped them go further and faster than others — and they see that same spirit in the rising generation. That’s why they’re committed to mentoring the next generation, by providing them positive role models and powerful opportunities to gain leadership skills and experience.
...looking ahead to the future
That’s why the founders of our Initiative are offering their organizations’ resources to helping a whole generation of the best and brightest students participate in our internship and leadership programs.
And that’s why our members have joined this Initiative — knowing that their membership makes it possible for students to take advantage of our programs — whether it’s by helping a student participate in our Athens Fellowship or Master Class programs, by helping them find an internship, or simply by showing their support for the young men and women of the next generation.
Make your own connections
We invite you to join this global network of executives, entrepreneurs and young professionals who are leading the Next Generation into the future.

“The real ‘bottom line’ is the future — and we would be foolish not to invest in the young men and women of the next generation who are going to build that future.”
Ted Leonsis
Vice Chairman Emeritus, AOL