Meet Our Team
The passionate educators behind Finance Forward.
Driven by a Shared Vision
We started Finance Forward with a simple goal: to demystify finance for the next generation. We believe that financial literacy is a fundamental skill that empowers individuals to build a secure future.
Aakar
Co-Founder & CEO
I’m a high school junior with a strong passion for financial literacy and helping others gain the tools to succeed in life. As the Founder and President of Finance Forward, I hope to inspire my peers and community to understand money management and build brighter futures. My dream is to pursue a career in finance and one day open my own business that continues to empower others.
Shalin Shah
Co-Founder & President
I’m a high school junior born into a family with over 25 years of business experience. After moving from New Zealand to the U.S, I overcame the challenges of starting fresh in a new country and built a strong drive to succeed. As the Co-Founder of Finance Forward, I work to inspire my peers and community to understand money management. My goal is to pursue a career in finance and business, and some day launch a business that benefits a larger community.
Vibhor Bhati
Co-Founder & CTO
I’m a high school junior passionate with the intersection of business/finance and technology. I aspire to spread my business knowledge to those younger than me and help others achieve their dreams and goals. As Co-Founder and CTO, I not only work to assist with all technical endeavors this organization but I also am an integral member of the central committee to ensure our message is widely disseminated, well understood, and actually implemented.
Join Our Mission
Are you passionate about financial education and making a real-world impact? We are always looking for talented individuals to join our team. Fill out the form below to apply.