Gen Next

Gen Next is an "exclusive, Membership-driven organization of successful and committed individuals aimed at overcoming generational challenges in three areas: economic growth, education and international security". "Gen Next: Overview" Gen-Next.org, accessed on 14 October 2010 It has two sister groups, the Gen Next Foundation, and the Gen Next Political Action Committee.Deepa Bharath, Newport Beach-based Gen Next fights terrorism around the world, Orange County Register, 18 May 2014. 
==History==
Gen Next was reportedly in existence in startup mode in 2005, when CEO Michael P. Davidson was hired as the organisation's first staffer.Michael P. Davidson, Young Professionals Leadership Summit, 1 December 2016. The Gen Next Political Action Committee appears to have been its earliest institutional form.Position Specification: Executive Director, Gen Next Foundation, McDermott & Bull, accessed 5 December 2016.
Gen Next was incorporated in California on 4 October 2008.California Secretary of State filing, accessed 1 December 2016. According to the Orange County Register it was founded by real estate executive Paul Makarechian.Deepa Bharath, Newport Beach-based Gen Next fights terrorism around the world, Orange County Register, 18 May 2014. Roman Tsunder was also a co-founder. "Alliance for Youth Movements Profiles" Movements.org, accessed on 14 October 2010 
Ventures incubated by Gen Next include Movements.org co-founded by Gen Next members Jason Lieberman, Roman Tsunder and Jared Cohen in 2008.Position Specification: Executive Director, Gen Next Foundation, McDermott & Bull, accessed 5 December 2016.
The Gen Next Foundation was launched by Gen Next members in 2010.Michael P. Davidson, Young Professionals Leadership Summit, 1 December 2016.
==Counter-extremism== 
Gen Next is a funder of the online think-tank Against Violent Extremism, formed in collaboration with Google Ideas and the Institute for Strategic Dialogue.Deepa Bharath, Newport Beach-based Gen Next fights terrorism around the world, Orange County Register, 18 May 2014.
As of 2014, the US branch of the Quilliam Foundation was based at Gen Next's Newport beach address, with Gen Next CEO Michael Davidson serving as its principal officer.Quilliam Foundation Form 990, 2014, Guidestar, accessed 7 December 2016.
Gen Next has bankrolled a 're-direct' project run by the UK based Moonshot CVE:
:This Pilot has involved four researcher partners, videos from 83 different content creators (33 in English and 50 in Arabic), two lead partners, one market research firm and one technology incubator. We believe this collaborative model is particularly powerful. We’re grateful to the many advisors who provided input and advice at every stage of this process, in particular the Gen Next Foundation which is currently supporting our work in North America.The Redirect Method, Accesed 9 October 2019.
==Gen Equity PAC==
The Gen Equity PAC is a political action committee linked to Gen Next. While Gen Next describes itself as non-partisan, Opensecrets.org has described Gen Equity as strongly Republican.Deepa Bharath, Newport Beach-based Gen Next fights terrorism around the world, Orange County Register, 18 May 2014.
The PAC has donated to Republican candidates and on the 30 June 2009, gave $5000 to the National Republican Congressional Committee. "FEC Disclourse Report" FEC.org, accessed on 14 October 2010 
==Membership==
Members are only admitted after being invited to join and pay a $10,000 annual contribution. "Gen Next: Member Profiles" Gen-Next.org, accessed 14 October 2010 To be invited to join Gen Next, you are first required to have been nominated by two active members of the group. "Gen Next: Become a Member" Gen-Next.org, accessed on 14 October 2010 
As of May 2014, Gen Next had 212 members.Deepa Bharath, Newport Beach-based Gen Next fights terrorism around the world, Orange County Register, 18 May 2014.
Members include: 
Glen AckermanDeepa Bharath, Newport Beach-based Gen Next fights terrorism around the world, Orange County Register, 18 May 2014. | Brian CalleDeepa Bharath, Newport Beach-based Gen Next fights terrorism around the world, Orange County Register, 18 May 2014. | Kevin ChavousPosition Specification: Executive Director, Gen Next Foundation, McDermott & Bull, accessed 5 December 2016. | Jason Childs "Gen Next: Membership Profiles" Gen-Next.org, accessed on 14 October 2010 | Jared Cohen "Gen Next: Membership Profiles" Gen-Next.org, accessed on 14 October 2010 | Amanda CurrieDeepa Bharath, Newport Beach-based Gen Next fights terrorism around the world, Orange County Register, 18 May 2014. | Jon FleischmanDeepa Bharath, Newport Beach-based Gen Next fights terrorism around the world, Orange County Register, 18 May 2014. | Jeff Gehl "Gen Next: Membership Profiles" Gen-Next.org, accessed on 14 October 2010 | Jason Liebman "Gen Next: Membership Profiles" Gen-Next.org, accessed on 14 October 2010 | William H. LyonDeepa Bharath, Newport Beach-based Gen Next fights terrorism around the world, Orange County Register, 18 May 2014. [ Rep. Kevin McCarthyPosition Specification: Executive Director, Gen Next Foundation, McDermott & Bull, accessed 5 December 2016. | Dan McCloryPosition Specification: Executive Director, Gen Next Foundation, McDermott & Bull, accessed 5 December 2016. | Ken MehlmanPosition Specification: Executive Director, Gen Next Foundation, McDermott & Bull, accessed 5 December 2016. | Micha MikailianDeepa Bharath, Newport Beach-based Gen Next fights terrorism around the world, Orange County Register, 18 May 2014. | Maajid NawazPosition Specification: Executive Director, Gen Next Foundation, McDermott & Bull, accessed 5 December 2016. | Farah PandithPosition Specification: Executive Director, Gen Next Foundation, McDermott & Bull, accessed 5 December 2016. | Jared PolisPosition Specification: Executive Director, Gen Next Foundation, McDermott & Bull, accessed 5 December 2016. | Pierre-Richard ProsperPosition Specification: Executive Director, Gen Next Foundation, McDermott & Bull, accessed 5 December 2016. | Vinny SmithPosition Specification: Executive Director, Gen Next Foundation, McDermott & Bull, accessed 5 December 2016. | Roman Tsunder "Gen Next: Membership Profiles" Gen-Next.org, accessed on 14 October 2010 | Yuri VanetikPosition Specification: Executive Director, Gen Next Foundation, McDermott & Bull, accessed 5 December 2016. | Juan C. ZarateDeepa Bharath, Newport Beach-based Gen Next fights terrorism around the world, Orange County Register, 18 May 2014.
==People==
===Gen Next Foundation board (2014)===
*Michael P. Davidson - President
*Paul Makarechian - Chairman
*Yuri Vanetik - Treasurer
*DJ Burke - Secretary
*Todd Rustman - Director
*Roman Tsunder - Director
*Ambassador Pierre-Richard Prosper - director.
*Dan McClory - directorGeneration Next Foundation, Form 990, 2014, Foundation Center.
===Gen Next Foundation Staff===
*Lindsey Burns - Executive Director.Gen Next Foundation, Guidestar, accessed 30 November 2016.
==Contact==
*Address: 4100 MACARTHUR BLVD, STE 150.	NEWPORT BEACH CA 92660.
==External resources==
*Gen Next Website
*Gen Equity PAC, Opensecrets.org.
*Nafeez Ahmed, David Cameron’s ‘counter extremism’ experts work with far-right Donald Trump sympathisers, Insurge Intelligence, 17 December 2015.
==Notes==