Student-Run Business Association

The world’s premier organization for students learning by launching and leading real-world organizations.

Our alumni go on to launch or lead at the world’s most impactful organizations

Meet 100s of Student Founders and Business Leaders at SURGE Expo25 This October at UPenn in Philadelphia!

SURGE is our community.

SURGE is you.

Our member network consists of a diverse community of students leading new startups and multimillion dollar organizations. Check out our interviews, workshops and roundtables on YouTube and Instagram, or visit SURGE Media below.

We Support and Represent You

The Student-Run Business Association (SRBA) supports and represents 5,000+ student founders and leaders, as well as the organizations that support them. Join today to get hands-on support, robust resources, timely media, and innovative tools we build to make you more successful and your programs more impactful.

Get Involved

Join the Discussion

Elite student-founders and leaders meet virtually once a month and continuously on Slack to share ideas, network, and learn from each other. Join our Slack Community today and get inspired!

Explore Benefits

One of our most popular member benefits are our exclusive badging programs. Explore a demo for free and see how our members learn and earn at the same time.

Attend SURGE Expo25

This year our highly anticipated annual expo will be hosted by the University of Pennsylvania. Join us in Philadelphia for networking, competitions and more!

Meet Our Members


A place where students can learn and earn credit in real time while launching or leading their businesses.

Founding a new local SRBA Chapter or Member is now faster, easier, and more affordable than ever. Start learning today, or provide access to your community.


Click below to learn more.

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.

Meet Our Founding Members