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
