Jack Wagoner on the library set of The Ambitious Generation

The show

The Ambitious
Generation.

Gen Z is anxious.
And Gen Z is ambitious.
This is for those who are both.

Twice a week, 19-year-old behavioral neuroscience student and entrepreneur Jack Wagoner sits down with founders, academics, and authors to understand how Gen Zers can achieve more and live better lives.

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Top 2.5%
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Twice weekly
New conversations,
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Guests

Who sits
across from me.

  • Dr. Emily BalcetisNYU, TED speaker
  • Dr. Anne-Laure Le CunffKing's College London
  • Alan Stein Jr.coached alongside Kobe Bryant
  • David MeltzerNapoleon Hill Institute
  • Hala TahaCEO, YAP Media
  • Chester Elton#1 NYT bestselling author
  • Dan MillmanWay of the Peaceful Warrior
  • Bob BurgThe Go-Giver
  • Kristen ButlerPower of Positivity
  • Scott ClarySuccess Story, 100M downloads
  • John LeeNYT bestselling author
  • Ken RuskWSJ bestseller, Blue-Collar Cash
  • Jess Mahfounder, inDinero
  • Markus KauliusPlay a Bigger Game
  • Todd CherchesVisuaLeadership
  • Jay YangHormozi's media team, Acquisition.com
Jack Wagoner with Alan Stein Jr.

Alan Stein Jr. coached
alongside Kobe Bryant.

That's what's so amazing about the list of people above: one hundred and fifty five people sat down and taught me something one to one. Coaches, bestselling authors, founders, researchers.

Production

Shot like
it matters.

The conversation matters. So does what it looks like.

My guests have written bestsellers, coached professional athletes and built companies. They have earned world class production.

Jack Wagoner interviewing Dr. Anne-Laure Le Cunff on the London set
With Dr. Anne-Laure Le Cunff · London
Chester Elton on the New York set
Chester Elton on the New York set
BookThinkers Live 2026 with Amberly Lago
BookThinkers Live 2026 with Amberly Lago
Lighting setup before a recording
Lighting setup before a recording
BookThinkers Live 2026
BookThinkers Live 2026
The library set, mid-recording
The library set, mid-recording
The Toronto studio
The Toronto studio
Kristen Butler, Power of Positivity
Kristen Butler, Power of Positivity
Between takes
Between takes
Recording with Alan Stein Jr.
Recording with Alan Stein Jr.
On set with members of the Diary of a CEO team
On set with members of the Diary of a CEO team
The New York studio
The New York studio

On the work

What they say after.

Jack has put in the reps and I'm so impressed with what he has accomplished.

Hala TahaCEO, YAP Media · host of Young and Profiting

It truly gives me hope to know that there are young men like Jack doing such good work.

Dan Millman#1 bestselling author, Way of the Peaceful Warrior

Jack, thank you for all that you do for the world. Your perspective on gratitude is truly eye opening.

David MeltzerChairman, Napoleon Hill Institute

We need more people like Jack in the world. His perspective and attitude are things all of us can learn so much from.

Trey TuckerRugged Counseling · author of Tough Enough

Jack helped me understand that I won't feel fulfilled after I get something, but need to prioritize fulfillment first.

Taz HiggsEntrepreneur

He knew my work in depth and facilitated a conversation that was intellectually deep and genuinely fun, without relying on notes. One of the most thoughtful interviews I've done.

Dr. Emily BalcetisProfessor of Psychology, NYU · TED speaker

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