Student-Run Business Association
The world’s leading institutions and executives have found that the best way to learn business is by launching and leading real-world businesses.
The Student-Run Business Association (SRBA) supports and represents 5,000+ student founders and leaders learning in this way, as well as the organizations that support them. We are on a mission to meaningfully support 10,000 stand-out students by 2025.
Our members include individual student founders, diverse innovative programs and historic leading programs like Harvard Student Agencies, Student Agencies, Inc. (at Cornell), and Stanford Student Enterprises - organizations where students get experience launching businesses, managing business units and leading holding companies with upwards of 600 employees, generating tens of millions in revenues.
At SRBA, you’ll find hands-on support, robust resources, timely media, and innovative tools we build to make you more successful and your programs more impactful.
Click HERE to learn more about SRBA.
University of Pennsylvania
We’re proud to announce SURGE Expo25
is coming this fall to Penn in Philadelphia!
Be seen, stand out, meet your people, and get the hands-on advice you need from TOP speakers, TOP programs - those that have been there.
Student leaders, student founders, support staff and administrators come together for 4 days of competition, showcasing, networking and professional development. Build, learn, network and compete toe-to-toe. See how you measure up. Get better.
PS - If you’re interested in starting a world-class student-run business organization at your institution, this is THE place to start.
Click below to learn more about SURGE Expo25.
Last Year’s Competition & Expo
Join the cutting edge with student-run businesses.
Pioneering students and administrators face lonely, challenging, uncharted territory. Join SRBA for:
- Community | Student-Run Business leaders just like you
- Mentors and Companions
- Badges & Certifications | proven methods for the path ahead
We’ve been hard at work on new innovations, too; from our trained chatbot Stan to badges that make it easy to perform, learn and earn credit for your work.
SRBA Badge Programs
Piloting in Spring 2025
A place where students can learn and earn credit in real time while running their business.
1
Perform
Start or grow with the immediate, precise, and credible support you need.
2
Learn
Naturally acquire skills as you improve your performance.
3
Earn
Gain recognized skill badges and academic credit.
FOUNDERS BADGE
STUDENT EDITION
A performance-driven badge program designed for student founders.
Made possible by AI innovations.
Member Benefit
Latest Streams
Catch sneak-peeks of our candid conversations with global thought leaders and find free resources for student start-ups.
SURGE Community
Join our NEW member benefit that helps hundreds of Students, Faculty, Staff and Alumni use SRBA to grow together.
Get feedback from peers, share your successes, and find current opportunities for personal and professional development on a dynamic platform.
Member Spotlight
Harvard Student Agencies
Founded in 1957, Harvard Student Agencies provides educational and business opportunities to students. Managers get the chance to learn about retail, publishing, research, advertising, engineering and more, while making a tangible impact on the Harvard community.
With more than 800 employees, HSA strives to defray the costs of education with student wages and inspire the next generation of business leaders.
