Empowering women to lead. Encouraging the world to follow.
Empowering women to lead. Encouraging the world to follow.
The Kendra Scott Women’s Entrepreneurial Leadership Institute will strengthen the next generation of courageous, creative women leaders who will change the world.
Kendra Scott Endowment Announcement
Kendra Scott’s Philanthropic Investment in UT Austin Expands Support for Future Women Business Leaders
“Kendra’s investment will transform the lives of thousands of future leaders, and all of society will reap the benefits,” said Jay Hartzell, president of UT Austin. “I am thrilled she is expanding her partnership with UT to attract top talent and leverage the strength of our city and university as an engine for entrepreneurship.”
August FoundHER – Fermata Reeds
Introducing Fermata Reeds, a materials company dedicated to producing reeds that are more economically accessible and ecologically friendly.
Signature Events
Relive the inaugural Dream to Venture event experience – an evening filled with inspiring content shining a spotlight on what it means to be a FoundHER.
Programs & Events
Join us for KS WELI sponsored programs & events designed to equip students with the tools needed to gain intentional skills and practice.
Curriculum
Learn more about the newly launch Women in Entrepreneurship specialization and KS WELI sponsored courses that offer interdisciplinary opportunities in management, design, and entrepreneurship.
Community
Become part of a vibrant, diverse, and supportive community to kick-start your future through internships, leadership training, mentoring, funding opportunities, and more. Learn about Student Board and Alumni Board.
About // Kendra Scott
Kendra Scott is a loving mom, a driven entrepreneur and a passionate designer who believes the truest form of success is giving back in a meaningful way.
Ask her anything with Fermata Reeds! 🤘💛 Join us for a virtual FoundHER talk on Monday, August 29th from 5:30 - 6:30pm! This event features Zoelle Wong, Lizette Wong, Brigit Fitzgerald, and Lettie Smith, co-founders of Fermata Reeds!
The team behind Fermata Reeds will share their story and obstacles they have overcome as female founders.
Register for the event by using the link in our bio. See you there! ✨
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It's time for our FoundHER Friday Spotlight! #Hookem for our August FoundHER's, Zoelle Wong, Lizette Wong, Lettie Smith & Brigit Fitzgerald!
The co-founders share with us a story of a hurdle they had to overcome in their entrepreneurial journey!
Learn more about Fermata Reeds at the link in our bio!🤘💛
#KSWELIxUTAustin #KSWELIxFoundHER #empoweringwomentolead #encouragingtheworldtofollow #kswelinstituteUT #thenextgeneration #ifyoucanseeheryoucanbeher
The Kendra Scott Women's Entrepreneurial Leadership Institute (KS WELI) is hiring an Event Support Assistant! The application can be found using the link in our bio, and closes on August 19th 🤘
We're recruiting for multiple positions supporting event planning + logistics, creative design, and partnership support!
Applications are now open. If you have any questions, please email events@kswelinstitute.org ✨💛
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#encouragingtheworldtofollow
#thenextgeneration
Episode 6 of the Founding Fearless podcast is out now! In this episode, Ingrid and Kamryn interview Nicole Cardone & Deborah Gorman, co-founders of @sorbabes. During the episode you will learn all the secrets behind breaking into the food industry, work life balance, finding a manufacturer, self-funding, and much more! You can find all episodes on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. We hope you enjoy!🎙💛
#Hookem for our KS WELI FoundHER Spotlight! If you can see HER, you can be HER! Today we are spotlighting a Day in the Life of our August FoundHER's Zoelle Wong, Lizette Wong, Brigit Fitzgerald & Lettie Smith, the founders of Fermata Reeds!✨
Head over to the link in our bio to learn more about the founders and Fermata Reeds!🤘💛
#KSWELIxUTAustin #KSWELIxFoundHER #kswelinstituteut #empoweringwomentolead #encouragingtheworldtofollow
If you can see HER, you can be HER! Let’s celebrate our August FoundHER’s Zoelle Wong, Lizette Wong, Brigit Fitzgerald & Lettie Smith, founders of Fermata Reeds! 🤘💛
Fermata Reeds amalgamates music and engineering in an entrepreneurial space, by manufacturing synthetic bassoon reeds through a chemical process- which has never been attempted before.
Learn more about Fermata Reeds and the KS WELI FoundHER Program which aims to inspire YOU and increase the representation of women founders using the link in our bio! ✨
#KSWELIxUTAustin
#kswelinstituteut
#empoweringwomentolead
#encouragingtheworldtofollow
#KSWELIxFoundHER
Episode 5 of the Founding Fearless podcast is out now! In this episode, Ingrid and Kamryn interview entrepreneur and podcast host, Alexa Curtis @alexa_curtis. This episode dives into starting a successful blog, hosting a Radio Disney show, overcoming imposter syndrome, being a fearless entrepreneur, and much more! You can find all episodes on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. We hope you enjoy! 🎙💛
#Hookem for our KS WELI FoundHER Spotlight! If you can see HER, you can be HER! Today we are spotlighting a Day in the Life of our July FoundHER Dana Such, the founder of Squeezed Consulting! ✨
Head over to the link in our bio to learn more about Dana and Squeezed Consulting! 🤘💛
#KSWELIxUTAustin #KSWELIxFoundHER #kswelinstituteut #empoweringwomentolead #encouragingtheworldtofollow
