February Founders

Aagna Patel (Nomfinder), Allie Constantinou (Cheese and Crackers), Amber Etana Vasquez (AbleBotics), and Caroline Fallin (Oakley’s Adventure) are the four KS WELI Founder Program participants beings highlighted this month. 
Learn More About Their Businesses
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Student Board General Membership

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The Student Board constitutes the student voice of the KS WELI. These campus leaders set an example across the Forty Acres and beyond. They implement and ensure that the KS WELI's mission is aligned with student-led initiatives.
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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.

Find Your Fit

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!

Find Your Fit

Events

Join us for KS WELI programs & events featuring curated content designed to inspire and equip you in your entrepreneurial leadership journey, and build your community along the way.

Courses

Learn more about the new Women in Entrepreneurship specialization and KS WELI sponsored courses that offer interdisciplinary opportunities to study entrepreneurship.

Community

Become part of our flourishing and supportive community for leadership development, mentorship, and exclusive opportunities for the core KS WELI community.

Founder

The KS WELI Founder Program empowers, spotlights, and equips courageous founders who will change the world.

Our Core Pillars

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Empower

students through entrepreneurial leadership to embark on a journey to discover their personal values, strengths, and authentic leadership style.
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Build Community

to create connections that redefine leadership and entrepreneurship through creativity and innovation.
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Equip

students to challenge barriers women may face in order to grow the number of women-owned and women-led businesses.

Upcoming Events

ECC Crawl
March 5, 2025
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Negotiations & Networking
March 25, 2025
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Founder Pitch-Showcase & Senior Celebration
May 6, 2025
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Empower Hour: Innovation in Intrapreneurship
April 15, 2025
Eventbrite coming soon! 
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Empower Hour: Thriving in Distress — Resilience and Setbacks
February 18, 2025
Register for this session via EventBrite – registration is required!  
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Looking for the perfect study spot? Step inside the Kendra Scott Center and hear from some of KS WELI’s Student Board members as they share what SB means to them and highlight their favorite events! 🤘💛✨

#KSWELIxUTAustin
#KSWELIxSB

Looking for the perfect study spot? Step inside the Kendra Scott Center and hear from some of KS WELI’s Student Board members as they share what SB means to them and highlight their favorite events! 🤘💛✨

#KSWELIxUTAustin
#KSWELIxSB
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Introducing our KS WELI Founder Program Spring 2025 Cohort! 🤘💛✨

Starting this Friday, we’ll feature our KS WELI Founders on our socials, website, and newsletter! Keep an eye out for weekly social posts to learn more about their entrepreneurial journeys and the lessons they’ve learned along the way.

#KSWELIxUTAustin
#empoweringwomentolead
#encouragingtheworldtofollow
#thenextgeneration

Introducing our KS WELI Founder Program Spring 2025 Cohort! 🤘💛✨

Starting this Friday, we’ll feature our KS WELI Founders on our socials, website, and newsletter! Keep an eye out for weekly social posts to learn more about their entrepreneurial journeys and the lessons they’ve learned along the way.

#KSWELIxUTAustin
#empoweringwomentolead
#encouragingtheworldtofollow
#thenextgeneration
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Join us for our first Empower Hour of the semester! 

In this interactive workshop, students can expect to understand their inner critic better, learn how to respond rather than react, and apply effective strategies for handling setbacks.

Hear from Dr. Ashley Kuchar, a lecturer at The University of Texas at Austin, a mental performance coach, and the founder of Fail Better Training. 

Save your spot TODAY and add it to your calendar by clicking our bio!

Join us for our first Empower Hour of the semester!

In this interactive workshop, students can expect to understand their inner critic better, learn how to respond rather than react, and apply effective strategies for handling setbacks.

Hear from Dr. Ashley Kuchar, a lecturer at The University of Texas at Austin, a mental performance coach, and the founder of Fail Better Training.

Save your spot TODAY and add it to your calendar by clicking our bio!
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