TeeDee “Guru” Davis
“Humble Beginnings, Remarkable Insight…”
TeeDee “Guru” Davis, the eldest of her single mother’s three children, was raised in Dallas, Texas. Despite her father’s intermittent presence during her childhood and her mother’s financial struggles, TeeDee found steadfast support and profound love from both of her cherished grandmothers. Growing up in Oak Cliff, a predominantly Black inner-city neighborhood in Dallas often affectionately called “the hood,” TeeDee experienced a vibrant community life despite meager means.
As a child, TeeDee’s creativity knew no bounds. In the vibrant heart of Oak Cliff, she discovered her passions for reading, writing, music, dancing, and most of all, playing football and basketball. A self-proclaimed “natural tomboy,” TeeDee was always competitive. She and her many male cousins from Dallas and Fort Worth (Eastwood) honed their basketball skills on makeshift courts, using milk crates as rims and abandoned house frame wood as backboards.
A standout athlete at Franklin Delano Roosevelt High School, TeeDee drew the attention of several Division I universities. She ultimately accepted a basketball scholarship to Alcorn State University, where she redshirted. She then received another basketball scholarship to play at Southern University. Afterward, she moved back to Dallas to attend Paul Quinn College before returning to Southern University to complete her communications degree.
While “the hood” is often linked to crime and adversity, it is also grounded in tight-knit families, strong friendships, and deep-rooted religious faith. TeeDee fully embraces this culture, crediting it with fueling her determination and strength.
Today, TeeDee is the proud owner of a thriving Houston area based tech company she founded 13 years ago. Her latest venture, HoodGeek, is more than just a business—it’s a true reflection of her journey. With HoodGeek, TeeDee aims to utilize her platform to leverage the perspective shaped by her humble beginnings and remarkable insight, forging an extraordinary path to success!
