April Founders
Empowering Women to Lead.
Encouraging the World to Follow.
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.
No matter what you are studying, where you are in your entrepreneurial journey, or when you are graduating—we believe that everyone has a place at KS WELI. Learn more about where you can find your fit!
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Ready to launch your own business and learn from inspiring women founders? Apply today to KS WELI’s Women in Entrepreneurship Course, co-taught by Kendra Scott & Jan Ryan! 🤘💛✨
📍 Location: Kendra Scott HQ
🗓️ Tuesdays, 4–7 PM (Fall 2025)
📝 Open to all UT students regardless of sex—apply by April 6th!
Apply today through the link in bio!
Apr 2
Ready to launch your own business and learn from inspiring women founders? Apply today to KS WELI’s Women in Entrepreneurship Course, co-taught by Kendra Scott & Jan Ryan! 🤘💛✨
📍 Location: Kendra Scott HQ
🗓️ Tuesdays, 4–7 PM (Fall 2025)
📝 Open to all UT students regardless of sex—apply by April 6th!
Apply today through the link in bio!
Join us for the last Empower Hour of the semester! 🤘💛✨
Feeling unsure how to tackle big problems creatively? In this interactive session, you will learn about Design Thinking from IDEO, one of the most innovative design firms in the world. Dan (Head of Brand), Melissa (Client Partnerships Lead), and Erin (IDEO U Marketing Lead) will guide you through the Design Thinking process and share real-world tips from their work across global brands, education, and client strategy.
Save your spot TODAY by clicking the link in our bio!
Apr 1
Join us for the last Empower Hour of the semester! 🤘💛✨
Feeling unsure how to tackle big problems creatively? In this interactive session, you will learn about Design Thinking from IDEO, one of the most innovative design firms in the world. Dan (Head of Brand), Melissa (Client Partnerships Lead), and Erin (IDEO U Marketing Lead) will guide you through the Design Thinking process and share real-world tips from their work across global brands, education, and client strategy.
Save your spot TODAY by clicking the link in our bio!
Want to get involved with KS WELI this month? Swipe to see how to do so! 🤘💛✨
Applications are now open for our KS WELI-Sponsored Course, Women in Entrepreneurship—taught by Jan Ryan and Kendra Scott! This course explores how to build a business from the POV of a female founder! Classes take place Tuesdays from 4–7 p.m. at the Kendra Scott HQ. Apply by April 6th at 11:59 p.m. to secure your spot for Fall 2025!
Stay tuned for more events happening this month!
Apr 1
Want to get involved with KS WELI this month? Swipe to see how to do so! 🤘💛✨
Applications are now open for our KS WELI-Sponsored Course, Women in Entrepreneurship—taught by Jan Ryan and Kendra Scott! This course explores how to build a business from the POV of a female founder! Classes take place Tuesdays from 4–7 p.m. at the Kendra Scott HQ. Apply by April 6th at 11:59 p.m. to secure your spot for Fall 2025!
Stay tuned for more events happening this month!
Closing out Women’s History Month with gratitude! ✨
KS WELI spent March celebrating and uplifting women in entrepreneurship both on and off campus. 💛
#womenshistorymonth
Mar 31
Closing out Women’s History Month with gratitude! ✨
KS WELI spent March celebrating and uplifting women in entrepreneurship both on and off campus. 💛
#womenshistorymonth
Meet Kanea MacDonald, founder of RGV Children`s Theatre🤘
RGV Children`s Theatre’s (@rgv_childrenstheatre) mission is to promote creativity, empathy, and literacy within RGV youth. Through interactive theatre arts experiences specifically designed for kids in the RGV region, they strive to empower and invest in the next generation of leaders, creators, and innovators. Learn more about KS WELI’s Founder Program by visiting our website!
Mar 28
Meet Kanea MacDonald, founder of RGV Children`s Theatre🤘
RGV Children`s Theatre’s (@rgv_childrenstheatre) mission is to promote creativity, empathy, and literacy within RGV youth. Through interactive theatre arts experiences specifically designed for kids in the RGV region, they strive to empower and invest in the next generation of leaders, creators, and innovators. Learn more about KS WELI’s Founder Program by visiting our website!
Happiest of birthdays to the amazing professor @officialkendrascott! Best wishes from KS WELI students! 🤘💛✨
Want to be in her class this fall?
Applications for the KS WELI-sponsored Women in Entrepreneurship course, co-taught by Jan Ryan and Kendra Scott, are now open! Apply before April 6th to join a one-of-a-kind course on building a business from the female founder perspective. 🤘💛✨
Mar 27
Happiest of birthdays to the amazing professor @officialkendrascott! Best wishes from KS WELI students! 🤘💛✨
Want to be in her class this fall?
Applications for the KS WELI-sponsored Women in Entrepreneurship course, co-taught by Jan Ryan and Kendra Scott, are now open! Apply before April 6th to join a one-of-a-kind course on building a business from the female founder perspective. 🤘💛✨
Season 3, Episode 15 of the Founding Fearless Podcast is live! We’re joined by Lori Saldivar Schneider, the visionary behind The Cupcake Bar. From custom cupcakes to virtual classes and balloon-floating trays, Lori’s Latina- and woman-owned business makes every day a celebration. Tune in to hear her journey and the sweet success of The Cupcake Bar! 💛🤘✨
Listen to Lori’s episode now on Spotify and Apple Podcasts!🎙️
#KSWELIxUTAustin #empoweringwomentolead #encouragingtheworldtofollow #KSWELIfoundingfearlesspodcast @kswelinstitute
Mar 27
Season 3, Episode 15 of the Founding Fearless Podcast is live! We’re joined by Lori Saldivar Schneider, the visionary behind The Cupcake Bar. From custom cupcakes to virtual classes and balloon-floating trays, Lori’s Latina- and woman-owned business makes every day a celebration. Tune in to hear her journey and the sweet success of The Cupcake Bar! 💛🤘✨
Listen to Lori’s episode now on Spotify and Apple Podcasts!🎙️
#KSWELIxUTAustin #empoweringwomentolead #encouragingtheworldtofollow #KSWELIfoundingfearlesspodcast @kswelinstitute
In honor of #WomensHistoryMonth, we’re spotlighting the women entrepreneurs who inspire us most!
Who’s your favorite entrepreneur? Give them a shoutout in the comments! 🤘💛✨
Mar 26
In honor of #WomensHistoryMonth, we’re spotlighting the women entrepreneurs who inspire us most!
Who’s your favorite entrepreneur? Give them a shoutout in the comments! 🤘💛✨
