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Sevetri and Sheena share more than just a passion for entrepreneurship—they’ve lived parallel journeys that connect them on multiple levels. Both are among the small but mighty group of Black women who have raised millions in venture capital for their startups. Both have successfully bootstrapped companies, hail from the South (Sevetri from Hammond, LA, and Sheena from Terry, MS), and both are proud Pisces. Their similarities don’t stop there, and after meeting in 2016, it was clear they were destined to collaborate.
As they transitioned from their respective startups—Sevetri from Resilia and Sheena from CapWay (listen to episodes 1 and 2 of their Rich Lessons podcast for the full story)—they saw an opportunity to combine their expertise and create something impactful. The result? GRITS: Girls Raised In The South.
GRITS is more than a name; it’s a nod to their Southern roots and shared experiences. While the community welcomes anyone, regardless of gender or location, the name reflects the resilience, grit, and determination that defines both its founders and its mission.
"Don't let your highs get so high you can’t touch the ground, or your lows so low you can’t see the heavens."
Sevetri Wilson Taylor is a trailblazing entrepreneur and leader in technology currently focused on creating innovative solutions that address some of the most pressing challenges facing U.S. cities. Her work leverages artificial intelligence and big data to drive smarter decision-making, streamline service delivery, and centralize operations for greater efficiency and impact.
With over a decade of experience at the intersection of technology, business, and societal transformation, Sevetri has consistently worked to create solutions that drive meaningful change and foster innovation.
Previously, Sevetri founded Resilia, a technology company where she made history by raising $50 million in venture capital in 2022—the largest funding round ever secured by a solo Black woman founder and the largest by a woman founder in the South before exiting that company in 2023.
In 2021 her book, Resilient, became an instant Wall Street Journal bestseller, offering valuable insights into her journey as a founder.
Their individual achievements are what make this
duo powerful. Learn more about their accomplishments
by visiting their profiles.
As serial entrepreneurs, Sevetri and Sheena have gained invaluable knowledge from their personal and professional journeys—the challenges, the successes, and everything in between. With GRITS, they created a community to share that knowledge and empower others. From friends to business partners, they’re dedicated to helping entrepreneurs reach new heights.
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