About
Sheena Allen founded Sheena Allen Apps during college and later created CapWay, a digital banking platform offering inclusive financial services. She also co-leads GRITS, an entrepreneurial launchpad, and is working on a fintech-AI venture.
Founder at CapWayYC S20
Intro paths
YC
Sheena went through Y Combinator (Summer 2020) — any YC alum in your network can reach them through the YC community.
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In turn, Sheena can intro founders to CapWay's investors below.
CapWay's investors · 9
Backstage CapitalLos Angeles · $50K checks · since 2024Fearless FundAtlanta · $250K – $3M checks · since 2024Indicator VenturesNew York · $1M – $3M checksInitialized CapitalSan Francisco · $1M – $5M checksKhosla VenturesMenlo Park · $5K – $50M checks · since 2024Lombardstreet VenturesWoodside · $500K checksNew Orleans Startup FundNew OrleansStacked CapitalNew YorkY CombinatorSan Francisco · $500K checks · since 2020
Experience
- Rich Lessons PodcastCo-Foundercurrent2024 — present
- CapWayFounder | CEO2018 — 2024Atlanta Metropolitan Area
- Sheena Allen AppsFounder | CEO | App Creator2011 — 2019Austin, Texas Metropolitan Area
Skills & more
Android30Venture CapitalUser Experience (UX)User Interface DesignProduct DesignFinancial InclusionArtificial Intelligence (AI)Brand StrategyContent StrategyProduct StrategyBusiness1Storytelling1
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Start-up LeadershipFundraisingStart-up VenturesMotivational SpeakingFinTechPodcastingStartupsEntrepreneurshipEntertainmentPublic SpeakingMobile ApplicationsSocial MediaFrom Sheena's professional profile.
Frequently asked questions
- Who is Sheena Allen?
- Sheena Allen founded Sheena Allen Apps during college and later created CapWay, a digital banking platform offering inclusive financial services. She also co-leads GRITS, an entrepreneurial launchpad, and is working on a fintech-AI venture.
- Where does Sheena Allen work?
- Sheena Allen is Founder of CapWay.
- What companies did Sheena Allen found?
- Sheena Allen founded CapWay.
- Where did Sheena Allen go to school?
- Sheena Allen studied at The University of Southern Mississippi (Bachelor of Arts [BA], Bachelor of Science [BS]); Terry High School.
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