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Get a snapshot of KS WELI programs and events across the academic calendar. Some opportunities require an application, and others are open moments to connect and explore.
Events
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KS WELI Founder Workshop 5: Go to Market Channels and Experimentation
Spark Founders Cohort ExclusiveThis workshop equips founders with frameworks to explore and validate channels, measure performance, and build a culture of iteration. From experimentation strategy to feedback loops and product-market fit tracking, they'll learn how to test, learn, and scale what works, without wasting time or budget. Spark Founders will walk away with: channel experimentation frameworks, a plan to test traction, and tools ...
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KS WELI Founder Workshop 6: Sales Funnel & Revenue Generation
Spark Founders Cohort ExclusiveRevenue growth starts with a repeatable path from interest to action. In this session, founders will map their sales funnel, identify top-of-funnel (TOFU) strategies, and learn practical approaches to lead generation and conversion. Whether they're building B2C or B2B, they'll focus on how customers make decisions and what their venture needs to move them forward. Spark Founders will walk away ...
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KS WELI SB Innovation Series: Negotiations
Student Board Member ExclusiveNegotiation shows up everywhere, in compensation conversations, team dynamics, partnerships, and big decisions. This workshop, hosted by Dr. Melissa Murphy (UT Austin), equips students with practical strategies and frameworks to negotiate with clarity and confidence. Through exercises and real-world scenarios, you’ll learn how to prepare, communicate value, and advocate for outcomes that move you (and your goals) forward.
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KS WELI Founder Workshop 7: Pricing & Monetization
Spark Founders Cohort ExclusiveThis workshop introduces core pricing principles, common models, competitive analysis, and how to balance profitability with growth. Founders will also explore tools like willingness-to-pay methods so you can price with confidence and build a monetization strategy that matches their market and venture goals. Spark Founders will walk away with: a pricing direction you can test, stronger value-based thinking, and practical ...
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KS WELI Founder Workshop 8:Financial Modeling & Investor Metrics
Spark Founders Cohort ExclusiveThis session demystifies the basics of financial statements, cash flow thinking, forecasting, and the metrics investors look for. Founders will learn how to connect operations to outcomes, plan for scenarios, and build financial confidence that supports smarter decisions and stronger storytelling. Spark Founders will walk away with: foundational finance fluency, investor metric awareness, and a clearer path to building a ...
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KS WELI Founder Workshop 9: Brand Strategy and Marketing
Spark Founders Cohort ExclusiveYour brand is what people believe about you, before they buy. This workshop helps founders define brand identity, clarify positioning, and craft a story that connects with the audience they're built to serve. Founders will explore what makes brands memorable (and scalable), and how to translate their venture’s purpose into messaging that feels aligned, compelling, and consistent. Spark Founders will ...
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KS WELI SB Innovation Series: Design Thinking
Student Board Member ExclusiveInnovation starts with seeing what others miss. This workshop, featuring the team from IDEO, introduces design thinking as a practical toolkit for identifying white space, solving problems creatively, and building better solutions in any organization.
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KS WELI Founder Workshop 10: Advertising & Growth Marketing
Spark Founders Cohort ExclusiveThis workshop turns marketing from “posting” into performance. Founders will learn the fundamentals of organic and digital growth, SMART goals, channel strategy, and the key metrics that help them evaluate what’s working (and what’s not). Our guest speaker will also cover competitive analysis and cost-effective approaches to building awareness and acquisition while staying true to their brand. Spark Founders will ...
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KS WELI Spark Founders: Pitch Practice
Kendra Scott Center 2301 Trinity Street, Austin, United StatesSpark Founders Pitch Practice is a high-impact prep session for the student founders selected to take the stage at KS WELI Changemakers Summit. This is our presenting founders' space to rehearse their pitch in a supportive room, sharpen their story, and get real-time feedback on clarity, confidence, and flow—so they can show up on Summit day ready to lead with ...
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KS WELI Changemakers Summit
The KS WELI Changemakers Summit is our signature, end-of-year gathering that brings together students, founders, mentors, and ecosystem leaders for a full day of inspiration, connection, and action.
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KS WELI Senior Celebration
Kendra Scott Center 2301 Trinity Street, Austin, United StatesSenior Celebration is a joyful sendoff honoring graduating students and the impact they’ve made through KS WELI programs, courses, and community. This event brings together seniors, campus partners, and supporters to recognize milestone moments, celebrate growth and leadership, and spotlight what’s next for this graduating class of founders and innovators.
KS WELI Sponsored Programs & Events


KS WELI 4th Birthday Party
In Person (Kendra Scott Center) from 10:00am – 12:00pm
Save the date – additional details to come. Come celebrate with us!
