ABOUT US

Skills are the bedrock of a successful career.

We exist to help you build skills that actually matter, so you can succeed at work and in life.
If you’re like us, you’re searching for a well-paying career. Ideally, one that aligns with your values and interests. If you’re lucky, you may even love what you do
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But over the course of your career, what you do will change… and change again, and again, and again as the world (and what you’re called to!) evolves.
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There are skills, however, that are future proof. Strong leaders and communicators will continue to be in high-demand. Resilient, creative problem solvers will be assets to any company. Entrepreneurial thinkers will forever move our world forward. These skills are invaluable.
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NextGen Skills is your partner in becoming future proof. Our members have become rockstars in their fields. With NextGen Skills, you, too, can ace your career — no matter what tomorrow looks like.

The Dream Team

Whether searching for an internship or interviewing for a new job, we help you to reach your goals faster with personalized skill-building.
DYLAN GAMBARDELLA
CEO & Founder

Dylan is the CEO and Co-founder of Next Gen HQ. He is a graduate of Duke University ('17) and an avid Blue Devils hoops fan.

ALEXA GAMBARDELLA
Head of Product

Alexa Gambardella is the Head of Product at Next Gen HQ. She is a graduate of Emory University, a people-first leader with over a decade of experience implementing enterprise software solutions, and a 3x volleyball state champion.

Rob Hartmann
Director of Growth Operations

Rob is the Director of Growth Operations at Next Gen HQ. He is a graduate of Vanderbilt University, received his MBA from Northwestern University, and has a decade's worth of experience leading software implementations in the healthcare and life sciences industries. Rob spends most of his waking hours enjoying one of the "4 B's" - basketball, books, business and beer.

Franziska Ibscher
Director of Product Design

Franziska is the Director of Product Design at Next Gen HQ. She is a graduate of Babson College and a true food and travel enthusiast.

Sufiyan Khan
Operations Specialist

Sufiyan is the operations specialist at Next Gen HQ. He likes to keep busy with anything and everything all the time, and often can be found cosplaying, if not working to improve himself.

Malekai Mischke
Strategic Contributor

Malekai is a Strategic Contributor at Next Gen HQ. He is a graduate of Carleton College ('18), former collegiate basketball player, and enjoys playing the guitar.

Thea Torres
Graphic Designer

Thea is a Graphic Designer at Next Gen HQ. She’s always on the lookout for new forms of art and media while taking care of all her tiny indoor plants.

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