NEXT GEN GROWTH ADVISORS
NEXT GEN GROWTH ADVISORS
NEXT GEN GROWTH ADVISORS
NEXT GEN GROWTH ADVISORS
NEXT GEN GROWTH ADVISORS
Building the Companies of Tomorrow
Building the Companies of Tomorrow
We accelerate mission-driven founders and high-growth companies through relationship capital, creative strategy, and early-stage investment access.
Introducing Next Generation Growth Advisors, a mission-based growth and investment firm supporting founders committed to positive global impact.
We blend industry leadership, powerful networks, creative strategy, and capital pathways to help companies grow with speed, clarity, and purpose.
Introducing Next Generation Growth Advisors, a mission-based growth and investment firm supporting founders committed to positive global impact.
We blend industry leadership, powerful networks, creative strategy, and capital pathways to help companies grow with speed, clarity, and purpose.
Revenue generated by our founders across brands, media, and digital ventures.
Revenue generated by our founders across brands, media, and digital ventures.
Revenue generated by our founders across brands, media, and digital ventures.
Revenue generated by our founders across brands, media, and digital ventures.
Industries and verticals supported across consumer, tech, sports, wellness, education, and social impact.
Industries and verticals supported across consumer, tech, sports, wellness, education, and social impact.
Industries and verticals supported across consumer, tech, sports, wellness, education, and social impact.
Industries and verticals supported across consumer, tech, sports, wellness, education, and social impact.
Years of combined leadership building, scaling, and advising global companies.
Years of combined leadership building, scaling, and advising global companies.
Years of combined leadership building, scaling, and advising global companies.
Years of combined leadership building, scaling, and advising global companies.
/About Us/
Leaders. Builders. Advocates for the Next Generation.
Leaders. Builders. Advocates for the Next Generation.
NGA is not a consultancy; we are partners in growth.
NGA was created to support founders shaping a better world.
We empower innovators with relationships, resources, strategic clarity, and capital — rooted in measurable impact.
/Next Gen Growth Advisors/
Leadership
Leadership
Kathy Ireland
Co-Founder
Kathy Ireland
Co-Founder
Kathy Ireland
Co-Founder
Kathy Ireland
Co-Founder
Kathy Ireland
Co-Founder
Merrill Squires
Co-Founder
Merrill Squires
Co-Founder
Merrill Squires
Co-Founder
Merrill Squires
Co-Founder
Merrill Squires
Co-Founder
/Next Gen Growth Advisors/
/Next Gen Growth Advisors/
Kathy Ireland
Kathy Ireland
Co-Founder
Co-Founder
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Featured In
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A globally recognized business leader, Kathy is CEO of kathy ireland® Worldwide, the highest-ranking woman-owned licensing company in American history.
She has built a multibillion-dollar global portfolio spanning consumer products, media, wellness, fintech, and social impact.
A globally recognized business leader, Kathy is CEO of kathy ireland® Worldwide, the highest-ranking woman-owned licensing company in American history.
She has built a multibillion-dollar global portfolio spanning consumer products, media, wellness, fintech, and social impact.
A globally recognized business leader, Kathy is CEO of kathy ireland® Worldwide, the highest-ranking woman-owned licensing company in American history.
She has built a multibillion-dollar global portfolio spanning consumer products, media, wellness, fintech, and social impact.
A globally recognized business leader, Kathy is CEO of kathy ireland® Worldwide, the highest-ranking woman-owned licensing company in American history.
She has built a multibillion-dollar global portfolio spanning consumer products, media, wellness, fintech, and social impact.
Kathy is also a respected humanitarian and advocate for human rights, women’s leadership, and family-focused initiatives.
Kathy is also a respected humanitarian and advocate for human rights, women’s leadership, and family-focused initiatives.
Kathy is also a respected humanitarian and advocate for human rights, women’s leadership, and family-focused initiatives.
/Next Gen Growth Advisors/
/Next Gen Growth Advisors/
Merrill Squires
Merrill Squires
Co-Founder
Co-Founder
Industry Experience
Industry Experience
Industry Experience
Industry Experience
Industry Experience
A 25-year leader across sports, entertainment, digital media, and brand strategy.
Merrill has launched international Sports Illustrated brands, generated $300M+ in new revenue, founded and sold agencies to Omnicom and Publicis, and built multiple high-growth ventures including The Caddie Network and North Lake Partners.
A 25-year leader across sports, entertainment, digital media, and brand strategy.
Merrill has launched international Sports Illustrated brands, generated $300M+ in new revenue, founded and sold agencies to Omnicom and Publicis, and built multiple high-growth ventures including The Caddie Network and North Lake Partners.
A 25-year leader across sports, entertainment, digital media, and brand strategy.
Merrill has launched international Sports Illustrated brands, generated $300M+ in new revenue, founded and sold agencies to Omnicom and Publicis, and built multiple high-growth ventures including The Caddie Network and North Lake Partners.
A 25-year leader across sports, entertainment, digital media, and brand strategy.
Merrill has launched international Sports Illustrated brands, generated $300M+ in new revenue, founded and sold agencies to Omnicom and Publicis, and built multiple high-growth ventures including The Caddie Network and North Lake Partners.
He brings deep industry access and a proven record of building and scaling companies.
He brings deep industry access and a proven record of building and scaling companies.
He brings deep industry access and a proven record of building and scaling companies.
NEXT GEN GROWTH ADVISORS
NEXT GEN GROWTH ADVISORS
NEXT GEN GROWTH ADVISORS
NEXT GEN GROWTH ADVISORS
NEXT GEN GROWTH ADVISORS
Our Network
Our Network
Kathy and Merrill unite world-class leadership with a relationship network that reaches across business, media, technology, sports, consumer brands, and investment. Their mission-driven vision and high-impact access accelerate the founders and companies building what comes next.
/WHAT WE DO/
We Accelerate Growth Through Strategy, Creativity & Capital
We Accelerate Growth Through Strategy, Creativity & Capital
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Relationship Capital
Direct access to senior leaders, corporate partners, investors, and high-value ecosystems.
02
Creative Capital
World-class strategists, technologists, and creators building brand, digital, and media assets that fuel growth.
03
Investment Capital
Capital pathways and investor readiness from pre-seed through Series A.
01
Relationship Capital
Direct access to senior leaders, corporate partners, investors, and high-value ecosystems.
02
Creative Capital
World-class strategists, technologists, and creators building brand, digital, and media assets that fuel growth.
03
Investment Capital
Capital pathways and investor readiness from pre-seed through Series A.
01
Relationship Capital
Direct access to senior leaders, corporate partners, investors, and high-value ecosystems.
02
Creative Capital
World-class strategists, technologists, and creators building brand, digital, and media assets that fuel growth.
03
Investment Capital
Capital pathways and investor readiness from pre-seed through Series A.
01
Relationship Capital
Direct access to senior leaders, corporate partners, investors, and high-value ecosystems.
02
Creative Capital
World-class strategists, technologists, and creators building brand, digital, and media assets that fuel growth.
03
Investment Capital
Capital pathways and investor readiness from pre-seed through Series A.
01
Relationship Capital
Direct access to senior leaders, corporate partners, investors, and high-value ecosystems.
02
Creative Capital
World-class strategists, technologists, and creators building brand, digital, and media assets that fuel growth.
03
Investment Capital
Capital pathways and investor readiness from pre-seed through Series A.
/Next Gen Growth Advisors/
/Next Gen Growth Advisors/
We partner with innovators transforming:
We partner with innovators transforming:
Education
Mental Wellness
Sustainable Living
Trafficking Prevention
Women’s Leadership
Sports Innovation
Family-Friendly Media
Creator Economy
Education
Mental Wellness
Sustainable Living
Trafficking Prevention
Women’s Leadership
Sports Innovation
Family-Friendly Media
Creator Economy
Education
Mental Wellness
Sustainable Living
Trafficking Prevention
Women’s Leadership
Sports Innovation
Family-Friendly Media
Creator Economy
Education
Mental Wellness
Sustainable Living
Trafficking Prevention
Women’s Leadership
Sports Innovation
Family-Friendly Media
Creator Economy
Education
Mental Wellness
Sustainable Living
Trafficking Prevention
Women’s Leadership
Sports Innovation
Family-Friendly Media
Creator Economy
Multidisciplinary Team
Multidisciplinary Team
Multidisciplinary Team
Multidisciplinary Team
Multidisciplinary Team
The Growth Studio
The Growth Studio
The Growth Studio
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(001)
Web Design & Development
Modern, responsive, and high-performing websites built to engage visitors and convert customers. From strategy to UI/UX to full development, we create digital experiences that scale with your brand.
Categories
UI/UX
Development
E-Commerce
Conversion Strategy
Funnels
4+
Web Design & Development
(002)
Media & Marketing
End-to-end media and marketing support across paid, organic, and content channels. We grow audiences, strengthen brand presence, and build systems that generate predictable demand.
Categories
Social Media
Content Creation
Paid Media
Campaign Strategy
Video
Distribution
3+
Media & Marketing
(003)
Branding & Identity
Complete brand systems built for clarity, consistency, and emotional resonance. From foundational strategy to full identity design, we develop brands that stand out and scale across every touchpoint.
Categories
Brand Identity
Logo Design
Typography
Visual Systems
4+
Branding & Identity
(004)
AI, Data & Operations
AI-powered systems, data infrastructure, and automated workflows that streamline operations, improve efficiency, and support long-term scalability. We help founders build intelligent, future-ready organizations.
Categories
AI Strategy
Data Systems
CRM
Lead Gen
Automation
Workflows
5+
AI, Data & Operations
(001)
Web Design & Development
Modern, responsive, and high-performing websites built to engage visitors and convert customers. From strategy to UI/UX to full development, we create digital experiences that scale with your brand.
Categories
UI/UX
Development
E-Commerce
Conversion Strategy
Funnels
4+
Web Design & Development
(002)
Media & Marketing
End-to-end media and marketing support across paid, organic, and content channels. We grow audiences, strengthen brand presence, and build systems that generate predictable demand.
Categories
Social Media
Content Creation
Paid Media
Campaign Strategy
Video
Distribution
3+
Media & Marketing
(003)
Branding & Identity
Complete brand systems built for clarity, consistency, and emotional resonance. From foundational strategy to full identity design, we develop brands that stand out and scale across every touchpoint.
Categories
Brand Identity
Logo Design
Typography
Visual Systems
4+
Branding & Identity
(004)
AI, Data & Operations
AI-powered systems, data infrastructure, and automated workflows that streamline operations, improve efficiency, and support long-term scalability. We help founders build intelligent, future-ready organizations.
Categories
AI Strategy
Data Systems
CRM
Lead Gen
Automation
Workflows
5+
AI, Data & Operations
(001)
Web Design & Development
Modern, responsive, and high-performing websites built to engage visitors and convert customers. From strategy to UI/UX to full development, we create digital experiences that scale with your brand.
Categories
UI/UX
Development
E-Commerce
Conversion Strategy
Funnels
4+
Web Design & Development
(002)
Media & Marketing
End-to-end media and marketing support across paid, organic, and content channels. We grow audiences, strengthen brand presence, and build systems that generate predictable demand.
Categories
Social Media
Content Creation
Paid Media
Campaign Strategy
Video
Distribution
3+
Media & Marketing
(003)
Branding & Identity
Complete brand systems built for clarity, consistency, and emotional resonance. From foundational strategy to full identity design, we develop brands that stand out and scale across every touchpoint.
Categories
Brand Identity
Logo Design
Typography
Visual Systems
4+
Branding & Identity
(004)
AI, Data & Operations
AI-powered systems, data infrastructure, and automated workflows that streamline operations, improve efficiency, and support long-term scalability. We help founders build intelligent, future-ready organizations.
Categories
AI Strategy
Data Systems
CRM
Lead Gen
Automation
Workflows
5+
AI, Data & Operations
(001)
Web Design & Development
Modern, responsive, and high-performing websites built to engage visitors and convert customers. From strategy to UI/UX to full development, we create digital experiences that scale with your brand.
Categories
UI/UX
Development
E-Commerce
Conversion Strategy
Funnels
4+
Web Design & Development
(002)
Media & Marketing
End-to-end media and marketing support across paid, organic, and content channels. We grow audiences, strengthen brand presence, and build systems that generate predictable demand.
Categories
Social Media
Content Creation
Paid Media
Campaign Strategy
Video
Distribution
3+
Media & Marketing
(003)
Branding & Identity
Complete brand systems built for clarity, consistency, and emotional resonance. From foundational strategy to full identity design, we develop brands that stand out and scale across every touchpoint.
Categories
Brand Identity
Logo Design
Typography
Visual Systems
4+
Branding & Identity
(004)
AI, Data & Operations
AI-powered systems, data infrastructure, and automated workflows that streamline operations, improve efficiency, and support long-term scalability. We help founders build intelligent, future-ready organizations.
Categories
AI Strategy
Data Systems
CRM
Lead Gen
Automation
Workflows
5+
AI, Data & Operations
(001)
Web Design & Development
Modern, responsive, and high-performing websites built to engage visitors and convert customers. From strategy to UI/UX to full development, we create digital experiences that scale with your brand.
Categories
UI/UX
Development
E-Commerce
Conversion Strategy
Funnels
4+
Web Design & Development
(002)
Media & Marketing
End-to-end media and marketing support across paid, organic, and content channels. We grow audiences, strengthen brand presence, and build systems that generate predictable demand.
Categories
Social Media
Content Creation
Paid Media
Campaign Strategy
Video
Distribution
3+
Media & Marketing
(003)
Branding & Identity
Complete brand systems built for clarity, consistency, and emotional resonance. From foundational strategy to full identity design, we develop brands that stand out and scale across every touchpoint.
Categories
Brand Identity
Logo Design
Typography
Visual Systems
4+
Branding & Identity
(004)
AI, Data & Operations
AI-powered systems, data infrastructure, and automated workflows that streamline operations, improve efficiency, and support long-term scalability. We help founders build intelligent, future-ready organizations.
Categories
AI Strategy
Data Systems
CRM
Lead Gen
Automation
Workflows
5+
AI, Data & Operations
Ready to Build What’s Next?
Ready to Build What’s Next?
Founders, investors, and strategic partners grow with NGA. Built by Founders for Founders.