Next Wave
Finding alternative ways to attract and retain talent in Orange County through the next generation of leaders
Next Wave Impact
Next Wave is designed to engage community leaders in the continuous development and growth of the Orange County innovation ecosystem. This initiative seeks to provide greater access and awareness to the community by impacting and creating a generational bridge through a cultural movement that focuses on attracting and retaining talent from a cultural perspective.
Influencing the Next Generation of Leaders through a movement focusing on attracting and retaining talent through culture, arts and diversity.
Influencing the Next Generation
Building, establishing and creating what Orange County culture will look like through generations to come. The Next Wave Initiative is designed to define culture through a differentiation of experience resulting in long term economic impact and reduction in employee turnover.
Measuring Success
Reduce turnover in 35-45 year olds by at least 10% in companies involved with Next Wave
Increase engagement in Next Wave events by 25% each year over the next three years
Increase the number of 35-45-year-olds by at least 9% that go through the Octane LaunchPad Accelerator each year
Get Involved with the Next Wave
Next Wave Board
Bob Bilbruck
CEO, Captjur
Bill Carpou
CEO, Octane
Cara Davidoff
Managing Director, Next Wave, Octane
Marinela Gombosev
COO, Spark Neuro
Reza Jahangiri
CEO, AAG
Jason Lantgen
Vice President, JLL
Maaza Martin
Senior Marketing Director, Tarsus
David Moatazedi
President and CEO, Evolus
Rachel Valentine
Head of People Operations, Vincit
How Next Wave Will Achieve Our Goals
Build Community Impact that provides greater access and involvement for individuals to engage in the community
Utilize Octane’s Infrastructure to convene and engage the community
Build, retain, and attract talent
Events Search and Views Navigation
April 2023
Octane’s Annual Partner Summit
The Octane Team would like to invite you to our annual Partner Summit. The virtual Summit will be an opportunity share our high-impact results we have had collectively in the community, thank our current partners, and meet with business colleagues. Please be sure to register for the event to receive the log in information via email. We look forward to seeing you there! REGISTER HERE>>
Find out more »Women Leaders of Octane- April 2023 Quarterly Meeting
Please join Women Leaders of Octane for our virtual quarterly meeting, Wednesday, April 19th from 12:00 – 1:00 pm PST, featuring Thought Leader: Anne Mulcahy In addition to our thought leader, our committee chairs will share progress reports. Our Committees and Committee Chairs: Creating Women-led Businesses & LaunchPad Committee – Marinela Gombosev, SPARK Neuro Funding Committee – Delilah Panio, Toronto Stock Exchange Women on Boards Committee – Joyce Averna, JP Morgan Private Bank Resources & Communications – Nanneke Dinklo Plus, after the WLO Quarterly meeting,…
Find out more »May 2023
Tech Innovation Forum 2023
Tech Innovation Forum 2023 will focus on the acceleration of innovation in technology. The Forum will concentrate on topics such as the next industrial revolution- the role that Southern California is playing in both climate tech and space, and feature topics related to the investment landscape for emerging and growth companies. Learn more. Register here.
Find out more »June 2023
Ophthalmology Tech Forum 2023
Join industry physicians and top ophthalmologists who are defining the future of the field at Octane’s Ophthalmology Technology Forum (OTF). The event is held annually in Orange County, the center for Ophthalmology in the US. We will be hosting Ophthalmology Tech Forum 2023 as a hybrid experience, which will allow our guests to attend in person or online. Learn more Register here
Find out more »July 2023
Women Leaders of Octane – July 2023 Quarterly Meeting
Please join Women Leaders of Octane for our virtual quarterly meeting, Wednesday, July 19th from 12:00 – 1:00 pm PST, featuring Thought Leader: Cynthia West, Ph.D. In addition to our thought leader, our committee chairs will share progress reports. Our Committees and Committee Chairs: Creating Women-led Businesses & LaunchPad Committee – Marinela Gombosev, SPARK Neuro Funding Committee – Delilah Panio, Toronto Stock Exchange Women on Boards Committee – Joyce Averna, JP Morgan Private Bank Resources & Communications – Nanneke Dinklo Plus, after the WLO Quarterly…
Find out more »September 2023
Cardiovascular Tech Summit 2023
Octane’s Cardiovascular Tech Summit 2023 will synergize innovative solutions in cardiology with physicians, industry strategics, and investors convening together to advance patient care. The Summit will explore the unmet needs in cardiology, highlight current buying trends of strategics and investors, review current funding models of cardiology innovation, present innovation trends, and showcase top emerging cardiology companies to our ecosystem of strategics and investors.
Find out more »High Tech Awards 2023
The much-anticipated High Tech Awards celebrate the top innovators, entrepreneurs, and technology leaders in Orange County. Join us for the 2023 High Tech Awards to celebrate and recognize those individuals and companies who make Orange County a center of technology and medical technology innovation.
Find out more »October 2023
Octane’s Medical Innovation Forum 2023
Octane will host our Medical Innovation Forum 2023 as an in-person experience. Join us in collaborating with industry experts, strategics, physicians, entrepreneurs, and investors who have made significant strides toward an accelerated future in the medical industry. The Forum will highlight the wide-ranging impact of the most recent medical innovations and how the industry will adapt to enhance patient care.
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