About us

Two students who wanted money lessons to start earlier.

Most of us don't learn how money works until we're old enough to make mistakes with it. BizBuddies started with a simple idea: what if those lessons began in elementary school, taught by students young enough to make them fun?

We're a youth-led nonprofit based in Houston, Texas. Our volunteers design and run hands-on workshops where kids play with the ideas behind saving, budgeting, and running a business, then try them out for real, with paper money and classroom storefronts.

The team

Meet the founders

Ananya Menon, co-founder of BizBuddies

Ananya Menon

Co-founder

Ananya is passionate about youth education, economics, and service. She co-founded BizBuddies to help children build confidence and practical money skills from an early age.

Romir Kadiam, co-founder of BizBuddies

Romir Kadiam

Co-founder

Romir is driven by a strong interest in education, finance, and mathematics. He works to make complex ideas simple and engaging for younger students.

Work with us

If you're a school, family group, or community organization interested in bringing BizBuddies to your students, we'd love to connect.

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