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Our Story

Four high school students, united by a shared passion for finance and education, came together with a vision to address economic inequality. Recognizing that gap as one deeply tied to disparities in financial literacy, they understood that knowledge could be a powerful equalizer. Their journey began with the belief that empowering underprivileged children with financial education is essential to breaking the cycle of poverty. This conviction shaped the foundation of Budget Bridge Foundation, where education meets opportunity, creating a pathway toward a fairer, more equitable future.

Meet the Founders

  • Shubh Potdar

    Co-Founder

    Hey, I'm Shubh Potdar and I'm a rising Senior at Randolph High School. I have a deep passion for finance and public policy. As a Co-Founder of Budget Bridge, I hope to create meaningful impact by influencing financial literacy legislation and educating others on personal finance. In my free time I like investing, playing golf, and watching sports.

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    Avi Mehta

    Co-Founder

    Hi, my name is Avi Mehta and I am an incoming senior at Parsippany Hills High School. I have a great passion for and aspire to build a career in Finance/Accounting. As a CoFounder of Budget Bridge Foundation, I am super excited to bridge the global financial literacy gap and help others gain basic financial skills to help them along their lifelong journey.

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    Rohit Viswanath

    Co-Founder

    Hi, my name is Rohit Viswanath and I am a rising Senior at Parsippany Hills High School. I am excited to be starting the Budget Bridge Foundation, to show my dedication for financial literacy education. As a Co-Founder, I am excited to lead a team that will interact with community leaders to make positive changes from a local to a global level.

  • Evan Schwartz

    Co-Founder

    When I Co-Founded Budget Bridge, I wasn't just building a financial tool - I was trying to solve a problem I had seen too many people face: the anxiety of not knowing where your money went or how to make it stretch. I've always believed that financial literacy shouldn't be a luxury or a late lesson - it should be accessible, practical, and built for real life.