A community + venture studio led by founders who’ve done it!

Are you a founder, entrepreneur, solopreneur, creator, or side hustler looking for more? We’re your people.

COMMUNITY

GRITS is a community for connecting, learning, and growing your business. Whether you're just starting out or ready to scale up, you'll find the knowledge, support, and real-world insights you need to succeed. 

Join GRITS for free by subscribing to our community.

Our venture studio is where our in-house ideas take shape — tested, launched, and grown into scalable businesses. Rooted in the GRITS foundation of “built by founders,” the studio showcases how we continue to execute in real time alongside our community.

Where we build bold ideas into scalable ventures.

VENTURE STUDIO

Rich Lessons Podcast

The Rich Lessons podcast with Sevetri and Sheena bring unfiltered conversations and valuable lessons on business, finances, life, and more to fuel your journey.

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Startup Stayup Scaleup

Startup Stayup Scaleup is a platform that equips entrepreneurs with live classes and on-demand courses designed to guide you from startup to scale.

Trailblazers ready to empower your path toward success.

Founders , Sevetri Wilson Taylor and Sheena Allen, bring decades of combined experience, having successfully built both bootstrapped and venture-backed companies.

Together, they’ve raised over $55M in capital, generated millions in revenue, and gained invaluable lessons from their entrepreneurial journeys—the highs, the lows, and everything in between.

Having mentored countless entrepreneurs and shared their expertise on international stages, the duo launched GRITS, to bring their knowledge to an even broader audience.

From the Rich Lessons podcast and curated cohorts and courses to executive coaching and more, GRITS is designed to empower entrepreneurs at every stage of their journey.

FEATURED IN

Executive Coaching

Get coached by entrepreneurs who’ve been in your shoes. With Sheena and Sevetri, gain dual expertise to tackle leadership challenges, make tough decisions, and advance your career with confidence and a strategic edge.

Inside Track Newsletter

Our exclusive newsletter includes insider tips, valuable resources, and opportunities you won’t find on our social media or public pages. Curated to support your growth and success. 

Exclusive Events

We recognize the importance of in-person connections. Meet and network with diverse, like-minded founders and side-hustlers from the GRITS community at our exclusive events.

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Experience all the perks and opportunities our community has to offer by subscribing and joining GRITS at no cost.