Ray’Chel Wilson Joins Polaris Leadership Network as a Fintech Leader

At Nashville Entrepreneur Center, we love celebrating our founders’ wins—and today, we’re spotlighting Ray’Chel Wilson, co-founder of ForOurLastNames and a participant in our Project FinTech 2025 Spring cohort. Ray’Chel Wilson has been accepted into the prestigious Princeton Theological Seminary Polaris Leadership Network, a program recognizing young leaders making an impact.

A Fintech Leader Driving Economic Innovation

As a fintech leader, Ray’Chel’s mission is to bridge financial technology innovation with economic development, helping first-generation wealth builders transform financial trauma into financial action. Through the Polaris Leadership Network, she will connect with investors and supporters, creating new opportunities for financial empowerment.

Fueling Momentum with New Funding

And the momentum doesn’t stop there—ForOurLastNames recently secured funding from Invested Faith, a nonprofit dedicated to supporting social enterprises that drive meaningful change. This support will help expand the organization’s mission and impact more communities.

Congratulations, Ray’Chel!

Ray’Chel’s dedication to innovation and financial empowerment is inspiring, and we’re excited to see the continued impact she makes as part of the Polaris Leadership Network and beyond.

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Angel May

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