On todays episode I sit down with Logan Lebouef, Director of Marketing at Knit, to discuss:-What Gen-Z like to eat, drink, and do in their free time.-How brands are embracing crypto and NFT's.-The best strategies to capture Gen-Z’s attention.-Why all companies should have a ‘Gen-Z strategy.’With currently $150bn in spending power, and soon to be 30% of the US workforce, todays episode uncovers the truth behind how this  digital native, diverse generation is changing the world.If you are also a Zoomer, I want to hear your thoughts… do we all really eat Chipotle?If you have Gen-Z children (ages 10-25) it’s time to see what your kids are spending your money on and what their slang REALLY means! You can listen to ‘Gen-Z and Friends’ on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. 

In today’s episode I sit down with not one, but two, young founders who are launching a new investing chat app and social network for the next generation of retail investors. Will and Quinn have been friends since the 1st grade and are now on the cusp of launching their new investing social app in the App Store this Summer.During the episode we discuss, the investing social network market, Gen-Z preferences, raising capital, being young co-founders, and the app’s current Beta performance. We also walk through the stock market and crypto environment, Vesti’s full launch this Summer, and finally how Gen-Z founders and creators can best succeed. You can find out more about our guests at www.vestisocial.com and if you enjoy today’s episode please share it with one family member or friend and drop us a quick rating, it really does go a long way. Thank you!

On today’s episode of 'Gen-Z and Friends' I chat with fellow Gen-Z’er Cliff Cornell of Bone Fide Wealth about the current financial markets and economy. We walk through several charts to breakdown and discuss:-What happened in Q1? 💥-The migration from SF to Miami 🏄‍♂️ -Why following the VIX is important 📈-How to view price vs equal-weighted ETFs ⚖️If you enjoy today’s episode please share it with a family member or friend and drop us a quick rating, it goes a long way as we continue to grow the podcast.

On today’s episode I speak with Brian Portnoy, Founder and CEO of Shaping Wealth. Brian is one of the world’s leading experts on the psychology of money. He is a CFA Charterholder and earned his PhD at the University of Chicago. Brian has written multiple bestselling books, including The Geometry of Wealth and How I Invest My Money with Josh Brown. Brian has over 20 years of experience as an investor and educator in the hedge fund and mutual fund industries. He now he helps thousands of advisors understand behavioural finance and communicate more efficiently and effectively with their clients. In today’s episode we discuss:·        Whether money can buy happiness·        Brian’s 4C’s to building a meaningful life·        What’s the difference between being rich and being wealthy·        Investing vs Speculating·        Why luck is more important than you think If you enjoy today’s episode please drop us a rating and a quick review, it goes a long way as we continue to grow the podcast. Finally, if you have any guest suggestions feel free to leave them in the comments or drop me a message, my DMs are always open. 

Welcome to Gen-Z and Friends!Today's guest is Jesse Kay, the Founder/CEO of Vyber Media and Co-Founder of the Makin' Lemonade Fund.  Jesse works with Fortune 500 brands and professional athletes to better connect, engage, and monetize their relationships via social media and digital marketing strategies.In today's conversation we discuss Jesse's journey to becoming a Gen-Z founder, how he raised over $130k for charity during Covid, and what the best branding strategies are for content creators. Jesse gives us his opinion on NFT's and advice for Zoomers fighting imposter syndrome and anxiety. Jesse is a true advocate for the Gen-Z community, and is currently a junior at Cornell University. You can follow Jesse on Instagram @jesse.kay11 and if you enjoy today's episode please drop us a quick rating, subscribe, and share the podcast with one family member or friend.Feel free to send us any guest suggestion and thanks so much for listening. Until next time!

Today I am joined by the Founder and President of Bone Fide Wealth Management, Twitter celebrity, girl Dad, coffee enthusiast, and creator of the CryptoDrip NFT project, Douglas Boneparth!In today's episode we discuss how Doug became one of the best-known financial advisors in the country, what Gen-Z should be doing with their money, and the real secret to a successful work/life balance.We also uncover Doug's shortcut to making the best coffee, his new NFT project 'CryptoDrip' and then we finish our conversation with a quickfire round comparing our two generations.For more of Doug's insights you can follow him on Twitter @dougboneparthFinally, if you enjoyed today's episode please hit the share button and drop us a quick rating, it goes along way as we continue to grow Gen-Z and Friends!

In the first episode of 2022 I sit down with Shane Fan to uncover how he built a social media following with over 4 million followers and more than 2 billion views.We discuss Shane’s social media strategy, his time at UC Berkeley and Harvard, career advice for the Gen-Z community and young entrepreneurs, why tracking current market trends is SO important, as well as Shane’s predictions for Web3 and NFTs through 2022. You can listen to the podcast on Apple, Spotify, YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts. Let us know what you think of the NEW episode in the comments, and leave us a rating if you enjoyed the conversation. If you know or follow any creators, founders, investors, or entrepreneurs who have an amazing story please share them with us and we will look into the possibility of them coming on the podcast in the future!

Hello and welcome to Gen-Z and Friends!Join the community here: Website /  Twitter/  Instagram /  YouTube Today we welcome Gen-Z Founder Justin Van Loan to the podcast. Justin is co-founder of Trendsetters, a community of traders and investors  that provides watchlists, bots, and technical analysis to Discord Servers and individual investors. Justin is a recent graduate of Georgia University and technical analyst who has a passion for investing and helping others. On today’s episode we talk about how Justin is building a business on Discord, the explosion of communities in the modern marketplace and then we bless you with our best tools and resources to stay up to date on the global financial marketplace. Find more on Justin and Trendsetters here: Website / Instagram / LinkedIn 

Welcome to Gen-Z and Friends, today’s guest is Evan 'Thor' Torrens! Evan is an entrepreneur, web designer, and early crypto investor. Evan has also worked in the entertainment industry where he picked up an Emmy Award and was an ex-special assistant to President Donald Trump. In today’s episode we discuss cryptocurrency, Web 3.0, and NFTs. So if you're new to this space listen up you’ll certainly learn a few things, and if you are well versed in the crypto world then  hopefully you’ll enjoy our perspective and views on this exciting topic. The conversation begins with us breaking down cryptocurrency and delving into the project Evan is currently focusing on which is ZCash, trading under $ZEC. We then walk through the revolutionary shift to Web 3.0 and discuss its impact on the next generation. Finally, we end with a quick guide to NFT's, why they have potential, and how you can participate in all of these growing industries.If you enjoy today's conversation please be sure to share it with a family member or friend, and leave behind a quick rating, it goes a long way as we continue to grow Gen-Z and Friends.Join the community here: Website /  Twitter/  InstagramFind Evan here: Website / Twitter / BitClout

Welcome to Gen-Z and Friends!Join our community here: Website /  Twitter/  Instagram Today's guest is Leanna Haakons, Leanna is the Founder of Black Hawk Financial, Author of Amazon’s No.1 Bestseller “Young, Fun & Financially Free” and a regular guest on CNBC and Bloomberg. Leanna is a true advocate for woman in finance and an expert in financial literacy, money media, and marketing. In this episode we remove the intimidating factors of investing and the financial markets by discussing how Zoomers can get started investing and why it matters. Be prepared to learn about the art of 'Polite Persistence', the real secrets behind becoming a hustler, and how Leanna grew her income by 4X through her 20's.  If you enjoy today's conversation please be sure to share it with a family member or friend, and leave behind a quick rating, it goes a long way as we continue to grow Gen-Z and Friends.Where to find Leanna:WebsiteInstagramTwitter