Finance & Venture Capital Club

The Smith MBA Finance and Venture Capital Association works to prepare students for opportunities in finance-related careers and enhance students' knowledge and understanding of the field. FVC helps students achieve their career goals through mock interviews, resume reviews, job finding strategy sessions, and seminars on careers in finance. The association also contributes through panel discussions that explore a variety of finance-related topics, sponsoring talks by leading professionals in the finance field, and arranging networking events.

Club Email: smith-club-fvca@umd.edu
Group Email: rhsmith-fvcc-group@umd.edu

Board Members

Yaye Sene

President
ysene@umd.edu

Yaye is currently an MBA in finance and strategy with a passion for unraveling the complexities of the financial markets. She has six years of experience in market research, M&A and consulting and is currently the portfolio manager of the Mayer Fund; an $8M student-led fund. Yaye’s dedication to mastering the art of financial analysis and her commitment to staying updated on market trends and economic indicators underscore her goal of becoming a leading financial strategist in the investment management industry.

Fun Fact

I love hiking, reading long novels and learnings new skills and languages (currently fluent in 3 languages with an objective of 6).

Shubhant Gupta

Vice President of Finance
sgupta28@umd.edu

Shubhant Gupta is an accomplished professional with a diverse background and a strong drive for continuous and accelerated growth. With a Bachelor’s Degree in Metallurgical Engineering from IIT - Varanasi, Shubhant has developed a strategic mindset during his previous roles, making a significant impact on various projects. Eager to take his career to the next level, Shubhant aspires to leverage the Smith School MBA program to expand his horizons and gain a holistic understanding of business dynamics. Shubhant envisions himself as a catalyst for change, someone who can spearhead innovative initiatives that make a lasting impact on organizations and industries.

Fun Fact

I am an avid traveler and a huge soccer fan.

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