Leadership
Future Founders Society is led by its two co-founders and run by an executive board of students.
Co-founders
Ata and Tareef founded Future Founders Society together and share the presidency equally. They set the society’s direction, lead the executive board, and represent the society to the school and the wider community.
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Co-Founder & Co-President
Ata Ozcelik is a high school student and aspiring entrepreneur with experience developing business ventures from a young age, including projects in international trade and consumer products. With a strong interest in business strategy, leadership, and innovation, he co-founded Future Founders Society to help students gain real entrepreneurial experience and transform ambitious ideas into meaningful opportunities.
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Co-Founder & Co-President
Tareef Khan is a high school student and Co-Founder of Future Founders Society who shares a strong interest in entrepreneurship, innovation, and student leadership. He is committed to creating an environment where young people can collaborate, develop their ideas, build practical business skills, and gain the confidence to pursue entrepreneurial opportunities.
Executive board
Six directors run the society day to day, each responsible for one part of it. Open positions are marked below: choose the one you want to own and apply.
Responsible for organizational budgeting, financial planning, fundraising oversight, and financial reporting.
Responsible for branding, social media, promotional campaigns, website content, and public communications.
Responsible for planning entrepreneurship workshops, guest speaker sessions, networking opportunities, and competitions.
Responsible for coordinating student entrepreneurship projects, startup challenges, business development activities, and venture showcases.
Responsible for recruiting new members, managing membership applications, onboarding students, and improving member engagement.
Responsible for developing relationships with entrepreneurs, businesses, universities, professional mentors, and potential organizational supporters.
Questions about a role? Email societyfuturefounders@
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Faculty Adviser
Supports the student leadership team, offers guidance from experience, and makes sure the society meets school guidelines.
Membership
Every member can take on responsibility here, from running a workshop to leading a Startup Lab team. Board positions are open now.