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Armaan Arya, Founder of YBA
Founder & President

Armaan Arya

A high school student with a mission to bring blockchain literacy to the next generation. Where most students first encounter decentralized technology in college — if at all — Armaan saw the gap and decided to fill it.

The Youth Blockchain Association was born from a simple belief: teenagers shouldn't have to wait until university to understand the technology that will define their careers.

"Traditional education wasn't preparing my generation for what's coming. So I built the bridge myself."

Blockchain isn't just a financial tool — it's a foundational shift in how the world handles data, ownership, and trust. By introducing these concepts early, YBA prepares young adults to be creators — not just consumers — of the digital economy.

Our Vision

A global network of YBA chapters where teenagers are the primary drivers of decentralized innovation.

The Team

Meet the Officers

Three teams, one mission — Curriculum, Marketing, and Operations. The students building YBA from the ground up.

Sumedh Seetharaman — Finance Lead
Curriculum
Sumedh Seetharaman
Finance Lead
Arnav Mani — Engineering Lead
Curriculum
Arnav Mani
Engineering Lead
Riday Appanagari — Head of Mentorship
Curriculum
Riday Appanagari
Head of Mentorship
Manas Patel — Marketing
Marketing
Manas Patel
Marketing
Anay Kalchuri — Operations
Operations
Anay Kalchuri
Operations

Our Goals

Where Learning Meets Building.

YBA is action-driven. We organize real events where members apply knowledge under pressure, collaborate in teams, and ship real blockchain projects.

Year One Goals

01Launch first YBA Hackathon with 50+ participants
02Host 10 Guest Speaker sessions in Year 1
03Establish YBA chapters at 5+ schools
04Partner with collegiate blockchain associations
05Create a certified blockchain literacy curriculum for high schoolers