KS WELI
KS WELI creates space and resources for creatives, leaders, and founders to become a community of empowered and equipped visionaries who embrace entrepreneurial leadership.
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.
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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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, and leaders across 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 who embrace entrepreneurial leadership.
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
Launched
Summer
2020
First KS WELI Sponsored
Courses Taught
Courses Taught
Fall
2021
Kendra Scott
Becomes a
Professor of Practice
Becomes a
Professor of Practice
Spring
2021
Kendra Scott
Center
Ribbon Cutting
Center
Ribbon Cutting
Spring
2022
KS WELI Receives
$13.25 M
Endowment
$13.25 M
Endowment
Fall
2022
Women in
Entrepreneurship
Specialization
announced
Entrepreneurship
Specialization
announced
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