FOUNDER

Annika Shekdar is a high school student from NJ who is passionate about personal finance. She recently completed an internship at a CPG startup called Savorly and hopes to pursue a career in social entrepreneurship. In her free time you can find her playing tennis, watching movies, and playing with her dog Lexie.

FOUNDER

Rahil Kakar is a senior in high school with an interest in innovation, problem-solving, and social impact. He has worked on creating an easily understandable financial literacy curriculum for children, which he uses to teach kids personal finance. He also enjoys singing, Model UN, and playing golf when he can.

HEAD EDITOR/WRITER

Jessica Poprik is a senior in high school in New Jersey. She enjoys learning about business and finance. This last summer she took an international business course in Spain, sparking her interest in finance. In her free time, she enjoys hanging out with friends and playing violin.

HEAD OF COMMUNICATIONS

Divya Subramanian is a high school junior. She is interested in economics and is passionate about teaching financial literacy. In her free time, she likes to hang out with her friends and play tennis.

WRITER

Parth is a blogger for the Mind your Money Blog. He is a member of the Pingry Credit Union and enjoys discussions on personal finance and economic history. In addition to his financial interests, Parth is an avid fantasy novel lover, varsity track and cross country athlete, and a passionate Arizona Cardinals fan.

TEACHER

Valerie Bremm is a junior in high school who is passionate about economics and finance. She is interested in trading and business and hopes to get more experience getting out of her comfort zone by teaching. She wants to pursue a career in finance and business. In her free time, Valerie loves playing piano, running, and traveling around the world.

WRITER

Gabe Raykin is a freshman in high school from New Jersey. He is interested in finance, marketing, as well as making passive income online. In his free time you can find Gabe hanging out with his friends, playing tennis, and lifting weights.

TEACHER

Hi, I'm Jack Blumberg, a 9th grader in NJ. Throughout my time in highschool I've participated in numerous financial clubs, deepening my understanding in finance. In my free time, I enjoy playing baseball and hanging out with friends.

WRITER

Mehr Takkar is a high school junior. She has participated in many financial round tables and takes interest in discussing current economic affairs. She recognizes the importance of teaching financial literacy to children, and helping to develop their strong business skills. Mehr also enjoys computer science, golf, and dancing.

TEACHER

Shaan Barai is a high school sophomore interested in economics and finance. He has read many books on economics and various entrepreneurs, which sparked his interest in finance. This summer, he will be taking a summer course on business strategy, which will further develop his interest in finance and economics. In his free time, Shaan enjoys playing tennis and traveling the world.

TEACHER

William Brisson is a rising sophomore in highschool. He is interested in managing wealth and advising people on what to do with their personal finances and he enjoys teaching as a way to give back to the community. Apart from finance, William loves running, skiing, reading, and hanging out with his friends.