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Maverick1000 & Maverick NEXT

Every year since 2009, many of the world's greatest entrepreneurs have gathered on Richard Branson's private island, Necker, for a retreat dedicated to learning, personal growth, and forming lasting relationships...

Past Contributing Icons Include...

Sir Richard Branson

Founder of Virgin

Tim Ferriss

Author

Sara Blakely

Founder of SPANX

Tony Hawk

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Russell Simmons

Record Executive

Sally Hogshead

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WHY SHOULD I APPLY?

The top 5 winners will be invited to an exclusive day-long Impact Experience on Necker Island hosted by multimillionaire entrepreneurs and with Sir Richard Branson in attendance. March 16-19th, 2025.

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Impact Award Winners Will Be Awarded...

  • 3-night stay in the British Virgin Islands attended by industry-defining entrepreneurs, founders and investors.
  • 12 months membership to Maverick NEXT, a community of young, highly driven and successful entrepreneurs under 30.
  • Mentorship sessions with multimillionaire, industry-leading entrepreneurs, and investors.

Past Maverick Members You Might Meet Include:

  • Strategist who rolled up 24 call centers, driving employee turnover down  from 200% to 18%; profit from 4% to 21%; and selling the company for 14x earnings.
  • Investor with 70+ people who manage his own money making unique bets now into investments for higher consciousness of the world and greater impact.
  • Founder of one of the largest health & wellness direct to customer companies that usually flies under the radar except for those in the know.
  • Visionary behind one of the most iconic franchises started with one truck and now continuing to disrupt the $100 billion-a-year home services industry with two more brands.
  • And more...

Get recognised...

Maverick NEXT Impact Award Winner Vilde Regine Tellnes Solheim talking about her company and experience of being an award winner on National TV in Norway...

WHY MAVERICK NEXT?

Meet like-minded, heart-centred founders. We’ve curated a community of six figure and above founders under 30 who are driven to support each other. Every year, we give 5 impact-oriented founders from around the world the opportunity to join our community for free.

David Zamarin

Forbes 30 Under 30, Shark Tank Entrepreneur, MIT Entrepreneurship Lecturer

Antonia Alvarez

50% of Profits To Philanthropy, Gathering Founders in Ecuador's Presidential Palace

Kit Chilvers

Founder of Pubity, World's Largest Gen Z Publishing Group

Brandon Fong

Host Of The Top 1.5% Globally Ranked Beyond Curious™ Podcast

Access mentorship. Our mentors successfully scaled eight figure and above businesses, and are experts across industries. They’re dedicating their time to helping Maverick NEXTers scale their businesses.

HOW THE AWARD

CHANGES LIVES...

"What sets Maverick apart is definitely its focus on not only success but also impact, happiness, health, and peace while building a company. This isn't just about being successful; it's about participating in entrepreneurship in a balanced, fulfilling way.

The unique composition of the mastermind, with everyone being highly successful and around the same age, plays a crucial role in creating strong connections. I think this shared experience and understanding are some of the reasons we've been able to create such strong bonds, bonds that I see lasting a lifetime.

Being a part of this mastermind has given me everything I could ask for, and more. The selection for the mastermind is extremely tight, ensuring that everyone involved is not just successful, but also insightful, inspiring, and enjoyable to be around. This vibrant group of young, impact-driven entrepreneurs has provided not only an opportunity for professional growth but also personal development and lifelong friendships."

Jester Schilder,
Serial entrepreneur who has helped charities and non-profit organizations raise hundreds of millions in funding and sponsorships

"My first meeting with the community was with Richard Branson and all these industry leaders from whom I drew immense inspiration and they taught me so much. Here, it's not just talk, it's action; we do stuff, we get things done. For instance, when I expressed my desire to write a book, they didn't just nod in approval, but the very next week they helped me set up meetings with several New York Times bestselling authors.

What's astounding is the realization of how much further we can propel ourselves when we're surrounded by like-minded individuals who have either achieved great things or are fervently aspiring to do so. Being part of this community has bestowed upon me a wealth of experiences and opportunities, for which I'm profoundly grateful."

Vilde Regine Tellnes Solheim,
Founder Of HEATLHY EATS, Top 10 Sustainability Leader In Norway

"Joining Maverick Next has been probably the best decision of my life in terms of my entrepreneurial growth, and just surrounding myself with other very successful entrepreneurs. The mentoring and advice I've gotten from entrepreneurs in the Maverick network has been worth far more than my four years at Wharton Business school.

A turning point occurred after speaking with several Maverick entrepreneurs who were very, very successful. Surprisingly, all of them told me to do exactly the opposite of what I was planning. That realization hit me, making me aware that doing something else, following their advice, was the right thing to do. A pivotal moment happened during a NEXT hot seat, where I got an idea of a completely different offer for my business.

That new offer has since taken off, completely blowing my mind in terms of how much opportunity there was in that market. We’ve seen more than a 10x growth in our existing business off the back of that one insight alone."

Marko Lamza,

CEO Of Pinnacle Of Man, Helped Over 10 Million People To Improve Their Relationships

Who Can Apply?

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Under 30

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NEXT Assessment Cutoff is July 28th, 2024. Apply by filling in the application form.

How Do We Assess Applicants?

Applicants are assessed based on the following:

  • Impact
  • The current success of your business
  • Potential as an entrepreneur

The fellowship shall be awarded to those deemed to have the greatest potential for a positive future impact on society.

It takes 10 minutes to apply. Apply BEFORE July 28th, 2024 by filling in the application form below.

If successful, you will be invited to an exclusive once-in-a-lifetime 3-day Impact Experience in the British Virgin Islands. Bond and connect with 20-50 multimillionaire entrepreneurs with the potential to meet Sir Richard Branson himself.

Remember, the world changes thanks to people who are bold enough to think they can make a difference.

This could be your chance to join our ranks.

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NEXT Assessment Cutoff: July 28th, 2024

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FAQs

What is the format of the award?

The award will be a 2 round assessment. As part of your application, you are asked to submit information about your business background and experience. If you are shortlisted, you will be asked to answer more detailed questions around your personal goals, challenges, motivations and opportunities. Your responses will be assessed against our framework for who we believe presents the greatest potential future impact through entrepreneurship. As an organisation, we seek the entrepreneurs we believe will benefit most from involvement in our network.

Those who we deem as suitable potential candidates for the award shall be short-listed, and after an additional video assessment round, those selected for the award shall be informed.

Who is eligible to apply for the Maverick NEXT Impact Award?

The award is open to entrepreneurs under 30, driven by a desire to positively impact the world while becoming fulfilled and happy individuals.

What do the winners of the award get?

Those awarded the fellowship will receive a ticket to the NEXT Impact Experience, happening March 2024, along with a 12-month membership to Maverick NEXT. Maverick NEXT is a private community for entrepreneurs under 30. They receive mentorship, teaching from, and access to over 100 Maverick Entrepreneurs, who volunteer their time to help develop the next generation of impact-driven entrepreneurs.

When is the deadline for entries?

The deadline for entries is July 28th, 2024.

How do I apply for the Maverick NEXT Impact Award?

To apply for the Maverick NEXT Impact Award, please complete the application form, here.

Can I apply for the award more than once?

No. Applications are limited to one per person.

Can I team up with other people for the award?

No. Applications are assessed on an individual basis. If you have a business partner or co-founder who qualifies to apply, they are welcome to apply. Your applications will be considered and assessed separately. There is a chance both, or only one of you may be selected as recipients for the award.

How will the recipients of the award be chosen?

The award recipients will be chosen based on the potential impact we believe the entrepreneur could have over the next 20 years. We are selecting award recipients based upon their success as an entrepreneur, and the benefit we believe they could receive from our mentorship.

Will there be any travel expenses covered for the award?

For the NEXT Impact experience, all accommodation and participation in activities is included in the award. Flight expenses are not currently included in the award, though please do not let this deter your application. If flight expenses become an obstruction for your participation, we can discuss with award winners potential remedies to solve any issues that arise with them.