Find Your Fit - Kendra Scott Women’s Entrepreneurial Leadership Institute at The University of Texas at Austin

Are you interested in finding out where your goals fit at KS WELI and what entrepreneurship means for you? KS WELI is the space for you to Find Your Fit!

KS WELI equips and empowers the next generation of courageous and creative women leaders who will change the world- in business and beyond. KS WELI is open to all identities and a space for you to figure out what entrepreneurship might mean for you. Whether you're a freelancer, a creative, a scientist, a business major, or have a side hustle, KS WELI is here to support you. With resources, events, and marketing, we have several ways you can get involved and tap into our community.

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In partnership with the LaunchPad at UT Austin, the SHEspeaks supplemental portion of the Entrepreneurial Mindset Bootcamp series aims to equip both students to join the modern workforce (helping them to better adapt to the evolving nature of work) and those wanting to start their own businesses. The series will do this by teaching the entrepreneurial mindset: a set of skills that enable people to identify and make the most of opportunities, overcome and learn from setbacks, and succeed in a variety of settings.

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Join us for KS WELI for curated content designed to inspire and equip you in your entrepreneurial leadership journey and build your community along the way. The majority of our programming is open to the public - come and join us! Open to all identities.

EmpowHER Hours

EmpowHER Hours are hosted once a month and strive to equip and empower the next generation of women leaders. Vetted courageous speakers who are alumni of The University of Texas at Austin are invited to host EmpowHER Hours on a topic around being a leader or entrepreneur. Check out past EmpowHER Hours in our Content Library! EmpowHER Hours are open to the public.

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FoundHERs Panels

KS WELI FoundHER Panels create a safe space to discuss what it’s like to start your venture. Any questions related to entrepreneurship are welcome! This is a great event to attend if you’re interested in creating a company and don’t know where to start. See her, be her, ask her anything. Check out past FoundHER Panels in our Content Library! FoundHER Panels are open to the public.

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SHEspeaks

The all new SHEspeaks events will be hosted once a semester and feature a panel of amazing founders and leaders coming together to share their stories, and advice for the next generation! These are limited capacity events and will be filled on a first come, first served basis - so keep an eye out for RSVPs to go live around the beginning of each semester, you won’t want to miss it! SHEspeaks events are open to the public, but priority access is given to members of the KS WELI community.

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Signature Events

Throughout the year KS WELI brings our core community together for invite only Signature Events such as International Women’s Day, Senior Celebration and other larger events that are open to the public like Women’s Summit. Keep an eye out for public opportunities on our Upcoming Events page, and join the KS WELI community for the opportunity to attend other exclusive events!

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

FA 355 // Women in Entrepreneurship

This class, co-taught by entrepreneurs / UT faculty members Jan Ryan and Kendra Scott, will immerse students in the core tenets of creating a new business from a woman's unique perspective. The goal of this class is to confront common gender biases and conditioning, and in the context of the entrepreneurial journey provide actionable advice to empower students to see larger possibilities for their career.

For the best experience, we recommend applying for this course after you have taken Entrepreneurial LeadHERship.

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MAN 337 / FA 371 // Entrepreneurial LeadHERship

The Entrepreneurial LeadHERship experience will guide student leaders on a journey during which they will discover their personal values, strengths and authentic leadership style through a gender-informed perspective. The experience will equip the next generation of leaders with the skills they need to thrive — and flourish — as a leader and entrepreneur through a gender-informed perspective.

We recommend you take this course first to kick off your KS WELI curriculum journey!

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MAN 347P // Entrepreneurship Practicum: Passion Industries

Many new ventures are born out of the personal passions of an entrepreneur, often in high-wattage industries like sports and entertainment. This class is designed to enable students to develop the critical thinking and skills necessary to succeed in entrepreneurial pursuits throughout their lives by exploring their passion areas, utilizing self-reflection and honing a tactical process that can be applied over and over.

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TXA 341E / MAN 337 // Accessory Design, Development and Merchandising

From beyond the walls of the classroom and into a real-life creative studio, this hands-on experiential course will walk students through the steps of designing a jewelry collection through the Kendra Scott, LLC lens. The semester will end with a virtual student exhibition in partnership with the Kendra Scott, LLC team where one piece may be chosen for distribution in selected Kendra Scott stores.

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

Student Board - General Membership

The Student Board (SB) constitutes the student voice of KS WELI and implements initiatives and programs to continue to empower women on campus. Anyone is able to join as a General Member and can apply to serve on one of the SB's 10 committees. Applications are open at the beginning of each semester, you don’t want to miss it!

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Open to anyone who is a part of UT Austin’s ecosystem, KS WELI’s FoundHER Program supports undergrad students, grad students, alumni, staff or faculty members who are in the first 3 years of their business. Whether you’re in your ideation phase with a pitch deck or have a flourishing business you’re looking to grow, KS WELI’s FoundHER Program is here to meet you where you’re at and help you take your business to the next level.

About our KS WELI FoundHERs

Open to anyone who is a part of UT Austin’s ecosystem, KS WELI’s FoundHER Program supports undergrad students, grad students, alumni, staff or faculty members who are in the first 3 years of their business. Whether you’re in your ideation phase with a pitch deck or have a flourishing business you’re looking to grow, KS WELI’s FoundHER Program is here to meet you where you’re at and help you take your business to the next level.

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Inside the KS WELI FoundHER Program

KS WELI FoundHERs get access to an immersive library of content as well as specialized workshops and panels created with each cohort in mind. With a mix of live workshops, in-person panels, peer-to-peer mentorship, and curated content from our video and article library, our KS WELI FoundHERs can find what they need to support their growing business. KS WELI FoundHERs get access to grant and funding opportunities through our partnership with the Jessica Vollman Foundation as well as opportunities to pitch in a Shark Tank-style Pitch Showcase in front of Kendra Scott and a team of judges. KS WELI FoundHERs can collaborate with their cohort, program alumni, and mentors through online networking and in-person events.

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FoundHER Opportunities

KS WELI FoundHERs get access to unique opportunities to share their own entrepreneurial journey. Through KS WELI’s FoundHER Panels, FoundHERs are able to contribute their own knowledge on a specific topic to further support their own cohort as well as the greater KS WELI community. Additionally, KS WELI FoundHERs provide their own experiences and expertise to partnership groups such as Texas Global, YSEALI, Ukrainian Business Leaders, and beyond. KS WELI FoundHERs have presented their businesses at SXSW and at Kendra Scott, LLC Stores and events.

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Interest & Nominations

KS WELI FoundHERs get access to unique opportunities to share their own entrepreneurial journey. Through KS WELI’s FoundHER Panels, FoundHERs are able to contribute their own knowledge on a specific topic to further support their own cohort as well as the greater KS WELI community. Additionally, KS WELI FoundHERs provide their own experiences and expertise to partnership groups such as Texas Global, YSEALI, Ukrainian Business Leaders, and beyond. KS WELI FoundHERs have presented their businesses at SXSW and at Kendra Scott, LLC Stores and events.

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Excited to jump in but not sure where to start? Use this Find Your Fit worksheet to help map out your plan! Or chat with a Student Board member to get advice and a personalized plan to get involved and get the most out of your time with KS WELI and at UT Austin.

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“My mission is to show women everywhere that success does not always look the way you expect it to. Women are strong, and are capable of achieving their dream. But we are so much stronger when we stand together.”Kendra Scott, Founder & Executive Chairwoman, Kendra Scott, LLC

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EmpowHER Hours

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Signature Events

FA 355 // Women in Entrepreneurship

MAN 337 / FA 371 // Entrepreneurial LeadHERship

MAN 347P // Entrepreneurship Practicum: Passion Industries

TXA 341E / MAN 337 // Accessory Design, Development and Merchandising

Student Board - General Membership

Student Board - Executive Committee

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About our KS WELI FoundHERs

Inside the KS WELI FoundHER Program

FoundHER Opportunities

Interest & Nominations

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