Attention Impactful Young Entrepreneurs Under 30!
Get mentored by the world’s most successful entrepreneurs, for free
Win a one year fellowship to join Maverick NEXT, including a private retreat on Sir Richard Branson’s home in the Caribbean
...Introducing
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
Skateboader
Russell Simmons
Record Executive
Sally Hogshead
Author
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 13-16th, 2026.
NEXT Assessment Cutoff: November 15th, 2025
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 seven-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
Liam Ottley
Founder of Three AI-Focused Businesses Under the Morningside Umbrella
Bailey Farren
Founder of Perimeter – a collaboration and communication platform built
for public safety
Antonia Alvarez
50% of Profits To Philanthropy, Gathering Founders in Ecuador’s Presidential Palace
Access mentorship.
Our mentors successfully grew eight-figure businesses, achieved billion-dollar exits, and are experts across industries. They’re volunteering their time to help Maverick NEXTers grow their businesses.
HOW THE AWARD CHANGES LIVES...
Marko Lamza
CEO Of Pinnacle Of Man, Helped Over 10 Million People To Improve Their Relationships
“Joining Maverick NEXT has been the best decision for my entrepreneurial growth. The mentoring and advice I’ve received from successful entrepreneurs in the Maverick network has been worth far more than my four years at Wharton Business School. A turning point was when several Maverick entrepreneurs advised me to do the opposite of my plan. This realization led to a pivotal moment during a NEXT hot seat, where I got an idea for a completely different offer for my business. That new offer has since taken off, resulting in more than 10x growth in our existing business.”
David Zamarin
Forbes 30 Under 30, Shark Tank Entrepreneur, MIT Entrepreneurship Lecturer
“Over the last couple of months in Maverick NEXT, I’ve gained immense value for my business and personal growth through the community I’ve met. I haven’t encountered another group of entrepreneurs this dedicated to building themselves, their companies, and helping others. As entrepreneurs, it’s incredibly difficult and often lonely. Maverick NEXT offers a community to work through decisions, make lifelong connections, and brainstorm ideas. The biggest difference is the blend of fun and business; you can genuinely be yourself. If you’re contemplating joining, just do it. The community aspect alone is truly worth it.”
Regine Tellnes Solheim
Founder Of HEALTHY EATS, Top 10 Sustainability Leader In Norway
“My first meeting with the community was with Sir 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.”
Antonia Alvarez
50% of Profits To Philanthropy, Gathering Founders in Ecuador’s Presidential Palace
“This experience was life-changing, and I highly recommend it to anyone who has the opportunity to join. I met incredible people and formed lifelong friendships. The hunger to learn, grow, and succeed was invigorated. Right after the trip to Necker Island, I picked up a new book, signed up for surfing lessons, and made critical changes in my company based on advice from a Maverick1000 mentor. They told me that the effort to build a $10 million business is the same as building a billion-dollar business. This insight transformed how I think about the size of opportunities I’m chasing. I highly recommend joining Maverick. You will not regret it.”
Brandon Fong
Host Of The Top 1.5% Globally Ranked Beyond Curious™ Podcast
“I cannot express how grateful I am to be involved in Maverick NEXT and attend the Impact experience. My life has been transformed by being surrounded by incredibly high-level, passionate, and curious people. I love how it’s curated for under 30s – I’ve always been the youngest in the room, but here, I felt right at home. Necker Island is like Willy Wonka’s Chocolate Factory for entrepreneurs, with Richard Branson attracting incredible people. Being part of this magic elevated my mindset, showing me that thinking bigger and playing bigger can be easier than playing smaller.”
Linda Hafstad
Award Winning Brand Strategist, Founder @Ekte Media
“Joining Maverick NEXT transformed my life and business. Despite a great support system, I felt isolated in my entrepreneurial journey. Maverick NEXT provided a community of similarly young, successful entrepreneurs who understood my challenges and offered invaluable advice. Daily interactions with this group have made my obstacles more manageable and my business growth more achievable. The supportive environment, learning opportunities, and amazing relationships I’ve built are unparalleled. Maverick NEXT is the best decision I’ve made for both my business and personal growth, inspiring and preparing me for an exciting future.”
Who Can Apply?
Entrepreneur
Under 30
Impact-Driven
NEXT Assessment Cutoff is November 15th, 2025. 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 November 15th, 2025, 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. If you're reading this, that could be you.
NEXT Assessment Cutoff: November 15th, 2025
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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 2026, 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 November 15th, 2025, at 11:59pm PST.
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.