Known as the queen of raising money in her industry, Sevetri has made waves in the tech world and in the Black Female community as a serial entrepreneur, tech founder, speaker, and social change agent. We are honored to have her on this episode to share with us her journey as an entrepreneurial pro! Find out how she does it all - from raising $11 million to overcoming her biggest start-up challenges to thriving in a cut-throat, male-dominated industry. Uncover the secret to what keeps her going despite being constantly faced with obstacles and rejection, as well as how she makes her business stand out in front of potential investors. If you are looking to start your own thing, or are looking to expand your business, then this episode is a must-listen.    KEY POINTS / MAIN TAKEAWAYS: Sevetri’s entrepreneurial journey. The importance of delegating and hiring the right people.  When is the right time to take in venture capital? Building and tapping into your network.  How to navigate a cold market.  Key things that investors look out for.  Overcoming the fear of rejection.  Dating as a successful woman.  The significance of social media in various sectors.  QUOTABLES: “We can't continue to dim our light to try to make people feel better.” “Everyone has the ability to add value in some shape or fashion and if the value is being added, then that's all that matters.”   PRODUCTS / RESOURCES: Visit Sevetri’s website at https://www.sevetriwilson.com/ Pre-order Sevetri’s book ‘Resilient’ now - https://www.amazon.com/Resilient-Overcome-Anything-Million-Business/dp/1119773873   Follow Sevetri on social media:  Instagram @sevetriwilson - https://www.instagram.com/sevetriwilson/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sevetrimwilson/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/sevetriwilson   Follow Ronne on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ronnebrown/?hl=en Gain access to her other resources here: https://lnk.bio/Ronneb Follow the Girl CEO Podcast on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/girlceopodcast Follow Girl CEO Inc on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/girlceoinc Girl CEO is edited by Instapodcasts (visit at www.instapodcasts.com)