KS WELI

KS WELI creates space and resources for creatives, leaders, and founders to become a community of empowered and equipped visionaries that embrace entrepreneurial leadership from a woman’s perspective.

Our Mission

The Kendra Scott Women's Entrepreneurial Leadership Institute (KS WELI) at The University of Texas at Austin will strengthen the next generation of courageous, creative leaders who will change the world in business and beyond.
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Endowment Announcement

Kendra Scott, founder and executive chairwoman of the Kendra Scott, LLC global accessories brand headquartered in Austin, committed a combination of personal and company investments to create a $13.25 million endowment to UT Austin.
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Students at the Kendra Scott Women's Entrepreneurial Leadership Institute

Our Why

Since its founding in 2019, KS WELI has become a force on UT’s campus to grow and support the number of women-owned and women-led businesses. By defining our “why” as being FoundHER focused, KS WELI supports creatives, founders, leaders, and allies across the Forty Acres and beyond.
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Our Vision

KS WELI creates space and resources for creatives, leaders, and founders to become a community of empowered and equipped visionaries that embrace entrepreneurial leadership from a woman’s perspective.

KS WELI is Empowered By

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With Founding Technology Sponsor

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Our Accomplishments

KS WELI has accomplished so much since its inception in Fall 2019. Check out a few of the milestones we’re proud of below, or learn more about the history of KS WELI here.

Fall
2019


KS WELI
Launched

Summer
2020


First KS WELI Sponsored
Courses Taught

Fall
2021


Kendra Scott
Becomes a
Professor of
Practice

Spring
2021


Kendra Scott
Center
Ribbon Cutting

Spring
2022


KS WELI Receives
$13.25 M
Endowment

Fall
2022


Women in
Entrepreneurship
Specialization
announced

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Students at the Kendra Scott Center
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