About BizBuzz
Turning imagination into innovation via social entrepreneurship
Our Mission
BizBuzz is founded on the belief that every student deserves to have access to entrepreneurial education that brings their ideas—and their ingenuity—to life. Across the nation, especially in the city of Naperville, youth entrepreneurship programs are inaccessible and inadequate. Business education is rarely prioritized in elementary & middle schools, yet it equips students with much-needed critical thinking and problem-solving skills that last a lifetime. The next generation of innovators and leaders has the capability of sparking monumental change, but far too few of them have a platform to actually do so.
In April 2024, we set out to fix that.
From free camps to professional pitch competitions to webinars to workshops, we organize programs that bring together business professionals, government leaders, student entrepreneurs, and families in Naperville & beyond. As a 100% student-run and student-led organization, we offer more than just a talented ensemble of high school instructors. We offer a program that has been tirelessly crafted to optimize student outcomes and promoted to create communal change—entirely for students, by students. And we're just getting started. We hope
In The News
Our journey has been featured by local media, highlighting our commitment to fostering entrepreneurship in students throughout Naperville and beyond.
Naperville Channel Television 17 Interview
At Camp Session 5 and during the Fish Tank competition, BizBuzz had the honor of welcoming Jesus Cortez and the Naperville Channel Television 17 team to join us. They conducted interviews and helped share our story with the broader community, capturing the passion, creativity, and entrepreneurial spirit that defined this year's camp and competition.
Daily Herald Interview
During the Madison Junior High mxINCedu mentorship program, we had the opportunity to be interviewed by the Daily Herald. We discussed the importance of youth entrepreneurship—especially in Naperville, where over 90% of K–8 students lack access to business education in school.
Our Goals
At BizBuzz, we aspire to transform the landscape of youth entrepreneurship through these foundational goals:
Foster High-Demand Skills
To foster high-demand business skills through real world, project-based learning opportunities.
Enhance Confidence
To enhance young students' confidence in communication and leadership, preparing them for success in high school & beyond.
Promote Teamwork
To promote teamwork, collaborative problem-solving, and community engagement.
Inspire Entrepreneurs
To inspire the next generation of entrepreneurs.
Innovate Solutions
To innovate tomorrow's solutions for today's problems.
Our Team
BizBuzz is powered by a dedicated team of student leaders, entrepreneurs, and educators committed to fostering the next generation of business innovators.
Co-Founders
Allen Xu
President & Co-Founder
Allen is a junior at Naperville North HS interested in social innovation and finance. A three-time international finalist in entrepreneurship competitions like the Conrad Challenge & Blue Ocean Competition, and grand winner of the 2025 Harvard International Economics Essay Competition, he hopes to use what he has learned to help younger students turn imagination into innovation. As a kid, Allen spent winters watching Shark Tank and summers running lemonade stands in his cul-de-sac. After discovering that 90% of K–8 schools in Naperville do not offer business classes, he co-founded BizBuzz with Aarav—alongside other EdTech platforms—to help students like him find their ideas and the courage to share them.
Aarav Khullar
Vice President & Co-Founder
Aarav is a junior at Naperville North HS with a passion for business and fostering youth entrepreneurship. Growing up watching Shark Tank with his dad, he always dreamed of starting a high-quality business but never had any opportunities or support to do so. Seeing this same disparity affect hundreds of other young students in his community, he co-founded BizBuzz with one of his best friends, Allen, to give elementary & middle schoolers the kind of opportunity he never had. Now, as a startup founder himself, internationally awarded by the Walt Disney Company for his leadership, and named a Top 100 Emerging Innovator of 2025, Aarav hopes to translate the skills he's learned to empower the youth.
Executive Directors
Eddy Wang
Eddy is a dedicated leader with a passion for entrepreneurship and youth education. With exceptional organizational skills, he coordinates BizBuzz initiatives to reach students across Naperville, creating meaningful learning opportunities and inspiring future business leaders.
Steven He
Steven combines his engineering background with entrepreneurial vision to mentor young innovators. His creative approach to problem-solving and project-based learning helps students develop practical skills while exploring their own business ideas and building confidence through hands-on experience.
Taksh Taware
Taksh brings fresh perspectives and leadership experience to the BizBuzz team. Having successfully raised funding for his own ventures, he mentors students through the entrepreneurial process, from ideation to execution, helping them transform creative concepts into viable business opportunities with real-world impact.
Arnav Sharma
Arnav leverages his expertise in technology and data science to create innovative educational platforms for young entrepreneurs. His technical knowledge and creative problem-solving abilities help streamline BizBuzz operations and develop digital resources that enhance the learning experience for students exploring business concepts.
Aiden Xie
Aiden specializes in developing technical solutions that make entrepreneurship education accessible and engaging. His innovative approach to educational technology helps BizBuzz create interactive learning experiences, enabling students to better understand complex business concepts through intuitive digital tools and creative programming.
Leadership Team
Abby May
Leadership Team
Abby is a sophomore at Naperville North passionate about business and leadership. She brings creative energy and innovative ideas to help students discover their entrepreneurial potential.
Beau Danso
Leadership Team
Beau brings enthusiasm and fresh perspectives to the BizBuzz team. Her innovative approaches to student engagement make learning both fun and impactful.
Ca Van
Leadership Team
Ca is dedicated to fostering entrepreneurial skills in young students. With a background in project management, she helps structure and organize BizBuzz's initiatives.
Colin Singer
Leadership Team
Colin is a junior at Neuqua Valley with a passion for business and law. He hopes to inspire creativity and innovation in all students he works with.
Elena Kang Chou
Leadership Team
Elena brings creativity and enthusiasm to the team. She's passionate about helping young students develop their entrepreneurial mindset and problem-solving abilities.
Ethan Brock
Leadership Team
Ethan combines his love for innovation with teaching. He focuses on helping students discover their entrepreneurial potential and develop business solutions.
Lakhi Thotakura
Leadership Team
Lakhi is passionate about public health and marketing. She brings her diverse interests to help students explore different aspects of business and entrepreneurship.
Max Nadtochiy
Leadership Team
Max brings his expertise in literature and business to BizBuzz. He's dedicated to helping students become better learners and reach their full potential.
Melody Hu
Leadership Team
Melody is excited to inspire young entrepreneurs in our community. She brings fresh perspectives and creative approaches to business education.
Nimra Siddiqui
Leadership Team
Nimra combines her interests in medicine and education to help students develop valuable skills. She loves mentoring others to achieve their potential.
Sarah Haque
Leadership Team
Sarah is passionate about bioengineering and business. She brings her technical knowledge to help students understand the intersection of STEM and entrepreneurship.
Shyam Sahani
Leadership Team
Shyam specializes in finance and accounting. As a returning BizBuzz member, he's excited to share his knowledge and experience with new students.
Zoha Ahmad
Leadership Team
Zoha brings fresh perspectives as a former BizBuzz camp participant. She's passionate about giving back to the program and helping new students succeed.
Instructors
Onkar Lidder
Instructor
Onkar brings technical expertise and innovative teaching methods to BizBuzz. He's passionate about making complex business concepts accessible to young learners.
Abhinav Byju
Instructor
Abhinav combines his interests in science and entrepreneurship to help students explore the intersection of STEM and business innovation.
Anay Apte
Instructor
Anay is dedicated to fostering creativity and critical thinking in young entrepreneurs. He brings energy and enthusiasm to every session.
Ankita Senapati
Instructor
Ankita is passionate about financial literacy and youth empowerment. She brings her experience from hosting workshops to help students succeed.
Annabelle Cheng
Instructor
Annabelle combines creativity with strategic thinking to help students develop their business ideas and entrepreneurial skills.
Ansh Shah
Instructor
Ansh is passionate about STEM and entrepreneurship. He focuses on helping students build practical skills for their future ventures.
Ben Gula
Instructor
Ben brings his passion for aviation and business to BizBuzz. He enjoys helping students explore unique perspectives in entrepreneurship.
Elizabeth Gao
Instructor
Elizabeth is dedicated to helping students develop their business acumen. She brings creativity and structure to her teaching approach.
Hadley Benson
Instructor
Hadley combines her love for innovation with effective teaching methods. She's passionate about fostering the next generation of entrepreneurs.
Wes Karubas
Instructor
Wes brings his entrepreneurial experience from running his own ventures to help inspire and guide young business minds.
Yuju Cho
Instructor
Yuju is passionate about helping students discover their potential in business. She brings fresh perspectives to entrepreneurship education.
Zahra Moosani
Instructor
Zahra combines creativity with organization to make learning engaging. She's dedicated to helping students discover their entrepreneurial potential.
Youth Leadership Team
Vivaan Khullar
Youth Leadership
Vivaan brings enthusiasm and fresh perspectives to the team. He's eager to help young students develop their entrepreneurial skills and creative thinking.
Evan Xu
Youth Leadership
Evan combines his interest in mathematics and statistics with business concepts to help students approach challenges logically.
Mishi Patel
Youth Leadership
Mishi is passionate about innovation and youth leadership. She brings creative energy to help students explore their entrepreneurial ideas.
Ethan Nie
Youth Leadership
Ethan focuses on helping students understand the practical aspects of business. He brings enthusiasm and clear communication to every session.
Jazzy Soodan
Youth Leadership
Jazzy is dedicated to helping students discover their passion for business. She brings energy and creative thinking to the BizBuzz program.