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Sheena delivers dynamic keynote talks, fireside chats, and panel discussions on entrepreneurship, technology, finance, innovation, and more.

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Sheena Allen is a sought-after keynote speaker, known for delivering dynamic and relatable talks on entrepreneurship, fintech, leadership, empowerment, innovation, financial inclusion, and the creator economy. As one of the few Black female tech founders to raise millions in venture capital—and the youngest woman to have founded and operate a digital bank—her story and presence give audiences a powerful “anything is possible” energy that inspires and sets the tone for any event.

With more than a decade of experience building, launching, and scaling tech ventures—and creating tools that advance inclusion, community, and economic empowerment—Sheena brings real-world insight and lived experience to audiences of all sizes. Through her ventures in technology, finance, and media, she connects with attendees in a way that is deeply informative, authentically motivating, and unmatched in perspective.

SPEAKING TOPICS

ENTREPRENEURSHIP & STARTUP LEADERSHIP

How to build, scale, and sustain a business—from idea to execution—with or without traditional resources or a conventional background.

This topic covers resilience, the real realities of entrepreneurship, founder mindset, and actionable lessons from building multiple ventures, including navigating the tech world as a non-technical founder who has both bootstrapped and raised millions in funding.

FINTECH, FINANCIAL INCLUSION & THE FUTURE OF MONEY

Fintech Industry + Expert Perspective: Sheena offers deep insight into the evolving world of fintech—from building a fintech company and navigating compliance to operating in a highly regulated space and founding a digital bank. As a fintech entrepreneur who has raised millions in venture capital, she shares real-world lessons, founder perspective, and strategic guidance for teams, startups, and professionals interested in the future of financial technology. This topic is ideal for fintech conferences, industry panels, innovation teams, financial institutions, universities, and anyone looking to understand what it takes to build and scale in the fintech ecosystem.

Financial Literacy, Inclusion & Empowerment for All: Sheena speaks on the role of fintech in advancing financial inclusion and helping people improve their financial lives. She breaks down how money works, how to build financial capability, and how to make informed decisions—especially in a shifting and uncertain economy. This topic is ideal for companies and organizations committed to improving financial wellness for their employees or audiences, equipping people with knowledge they often “don’t know they don’t know,” and using financial education to close gaps that hold individuals and communities back.

TECHNOLOGY, INNOVATION & THE NEXT DIGITAL WAVE

A forward-looking take on emerging tech, creator tools, artificial intelligence (AI), and digital transformation—and how innovation shapes communities, culture, and economic opportunity.

A candid, inspiring look at navigating entrepreneurship and tech as a woman, raising venture capital, breaking barriers, and leading with authenticity in male-dominated industries.

WOMEN IN BUSINESS & LEADERSHIP

EMPOWERMENT, COMMUNITY BUILDING & CULTURE

Motivational storytelling that centers empowerment, community-driven innovation, and the mindset needed to thrive, build, and lead in today’s world.

THE CREATOR ECONOMY & DIGITAL STORYTELLING

How creators and entrepreneurs can build brands, monetize effectively, and use storytelling to influence culture, build community, and scale opportunities. Sheena shares insights from her own journey as a digital creator and co-host of a top-ranking podcast, highlighting how a strong social media presence, effective content strategy, and authentic storytelling can drive impact, visibility, and growth.