Building financial confidence, one student at a time
The Montgomery County Business Association is a student-led organization preparing the next generation of business and finance leaders.
We help students develop the skills schools rarely teach — and the world rewards most.
MCBA exists to make economics, investing, and finance feel tangible and exciting. Through competition-based learning, hands-on investing, and real chapter leadership, students graduate with a durable edge — fluency in money, markets, and decision-making.
- Financial literacy
- Economic understanding
- Investing knowledge
- Leadership skills
- Career readiness
“Financial confidence shouldn't be a privilege. We give every student the tools to build it.”
— MCBA Leadership
Built like a program, not a club
Every part of MCBA is designed to give students an advantage in competitions, college, and careers.
Competition Preparation
Structured, coach-built prep for every national competition — not generic worksheets.
Hands-On Investing Education
Students manage simulated portfolios and learn by making real decisions in live markets.
Chapter Leadership Opportunities
Found and lead a chapter, build a team, and develop the executive skills colleges look for.
Real-World Business Experience
Workshops, mock challenges, and case studies modeled on how professionals actually work.
Networking Opportunities
Connect with sponsors, mentors, and alumni across finance, consulting, and entrepreneurship.
Career Readiness
Data analysis, public speaking, and financial fluency — durable skills that transfer anywhere.
The people behind MCBA
We're just getting started — meet our founding leadership team, and help us grow it.
Rohan Pradeep
CEO
Founder and CEO of MCBA, leading the club's mission to bring competition-based business and finance education to Montgomery County students.
Arjun Matturu
CFO
Chief Financial Officer, overseeing MCBA's budgeting, sponsorships, and the finances behind the chapter network.
Varish Desai
COO
Chief Operating Officer, running day-to-day operations and coordinating programs across MCBA's chapters.