Building Tomorrow's
Financial Leaders
A premier student-led organization providing exceptional exposure to investment banking and finance through rigorous, real-world projects.
Preparing the Next Generation of Finance Professionals
Bridge Finance Network is not a classroom or tutoring program. We are a hands-on finance organization where members learn by doing — executing real investment banking-style work that mirrors what analysts and associates actually do at top firms.
Our Mission
To democratize access to elite finance education by providing high school students with the same rigorous training found at top investment banks.
Our Approach
We replicate authentic deal team environments where members work on real financial analysis, valuations, and M&A-style projects under professional standards.
Our Community
A selective network of ambitious students committed to excellence, supported by experienced mentors with backgrounds in investment banking and finance.
Our Standards
We maintain the highest expectations for quality, professionalism, and intellectual rigor in everything we do, preparing members for success in finance.
“The idea is simple: you do the work, you learn the industry. No lectures, no surface-level case studies — just execution.”
Real Investment Banking Experience
Our curriculum mirrors the actual work done at top investment banks, scaled and structured for ambitious high school students ready to learn by doing.
Financial Analysis
Master the fundamentals of financial statement analysis, including income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements. Learn to identify trends, assess company health, and draw actionable insights.
Valuation Methods
Build comprehensive valuation models using industry-standard methodologies. Develop proficiency in DCF analysis, comparable company analysis, and precedent transactions.
M&A Projects
Work on merger and acquisition case studies that simulate real deal scenarios. Analyze strategic rationale, structure transactions, and assess synergies like a true investment banker.
Pitch Presentations
Develop executive-level presentation skills through pitch-style projects. Learn to communicate complex financial concepts clearly and persuasively to stakeholders.
Executive Team
Our leadership team brings together ambitious students committed to building the premier platform for high school finance education.
Malhar Sawant
Chief Executive Officer & Founder
Visionary leader driving BFN's mission to democratize elite finance education for ambitious high school students.
Jake Katz
Chief Investment Officer
Oversees all investment-related curriculum and ensures projects meet the rigorous standards of top investment banks.
Charles Scotting
VP of Talent Development
Leads member recruitment, training programs, and professional development initiatives across the organization.
Andrew Fu
Chief Operating Officer
Manages day-to-day operations, ensuring seamless execution of all programs and organizational excellence.
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about joining and participating in Bridge Finance Network.
BFN is a student-led organization built to give high school students real exposure to finance, especially investment banking. We replicate the actual work done at investment banks, scaled and structured for students. The idea is simple: you do the work, you learn the industry.
BFN is for high school students who are genuinely interested in finance and business, want hands-on experience rather than just theory, are willing to put in real work, and care about learning how the industry actually operates. No prior finance experience is required—commitment is.
Members work on hands-on projects that mirror what analysts and associates actually do, including company and industry research, financial statement analysis, valuation models like DCFs and comps, M&A-style case projects, and pitch-style presentations with written reports.
No. BFN is not about lectures, slides, or surface-level case studies. It's a hands-on finance organization focused on real investment banking-style work. We're centered on execution and learning by doing, not passive learning.
BFN is run like a professional finance environment. Teams work like deal teams, team leads manage projects, projects follow real timelines, and standards are high with direct feedback. Members are expected to communicate professionally, hit deadlines, and continuously improve.
By working on BFN projects, members develop skills that translate to real-world finance and business roles: financial analysis, professional communication, teamwork under pressure, and presenting ideas clearly and confidently. These skills are useful far beyond finance.
Get in Touch
Interested in joining Bridge Finance Network or learning more about our programs? We welcome inquiries from motivated students ready to excel in finance.
Location
Virtual Organization — Global Reach
Response Time
Within 24-48 business hours
Ready to Join BFN?
BFN is for students who are genuinely interested in finance and business, want hands-on experience, and are willing to put in real work. No prior finance experience is required — commitment is.
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Finance Journey?
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