Kendra Scott Women's Entrepreneurial Leadership Institute

Still thinking about this moment from the KS WELI Changemakers Summit. ✨

During our KS WELI Spark Founders Pitch Showcase, five student founders took the stage to pitch their ventures and celebrate what they’ve been building through the Spark Founders program.

Thanks to the generosity of our summit partners, each presenting founder received a $5,000 check to help continue growing their business.

Congratulations to:

✨Jason Wang, Founder of Saja Drinks — presented with support from the

✨Rutu Ruparel, Founder of Oncera Health — presented with support from

✨Zahra Shaikhali, Founder of Praxis — presented with support from

✨Ivy Fan, Founder of Spice-A-Bowl — presented with support from

✨Raimah Rahman, Founder of SynapSense Technologies — presented with support from and the B.A.L.L. for Life — Be A Legacy Leader — program

We’re so proud of these founders and so grateful to the partners who helped make this celebration possible. This is what it looks like to invest in the next generation of entrepreneurs. 🫶

To every student who joined us for our 2026 KS WELI Changemakers Summit, thank you. 💛

Your presence, energy, and openness made the day feel incredibly special. What we experienced together was more than a full day of programming, it was a reminder of how powerful it is when students come together to learn, connect, and imagine what’s possible!

This experience would not have been achieved without the unwavering support and commitment to entrepreneurial innovation by the 💛

We’re so thankful to everyone who spent the day with us, and we can’t wait to keep sharing more summit moments soon. ✨

Tomorrow’s the day ✨

KS WELI Changemakers Summit is almost here, and with 700+ RSVPs, the energy is going to be BIG!

Join us at the TFWC Mansion for a full day of industry speakers, brand activations, free food and beverages, and student founder pitches.

Doors open at 9 AM, so come early to get checked in, settle in, and get first dibs on coffee and goodies. We can’t wait to see you there.

New session just dropped ✨

Join Michelle Peterson, Chief Marketing Officer, and Beth Ley, Chief People Officer, of Kendra Scott for Purpose Isn’t a Campaign: How to Build a Career That Stands for Something at the KS WELI Changemakers Summit.

This conversation, moderated by Sheena Wilde, SVP, Philanthropy & Culture at Kendra Scott, is all about what it really looks like to build a career with meaning, from finding purpose in the work right in front of you to building skills that grow with you over time.

It’s also one of our morning sessions, so plan to get there early as the Kendra Scott team may have a few special touches in store 👀

🔗 UT Austin students, be sure to use the link in our bio to register! We can't wait to see you next Friday ✨

Course registration is here! If you're a UT Austin student looking to get involved with KS WELI in the classroom, be sure to read through the our open sponsored courses available in fall 2026 ✨

Our courses give students hands-on experience in entrepreneurship, innovation, and leadership. Whether you’re dreaming up your first venture or building skills to lead within an organization, KS WELI-sponsored courses bring real-world learning into the classroom.

🔗 Use the link in our bio to read more about our courses and the Women in Entrepreneurship Specialization!

Course registration is here! If you're a UT Austin student looking to get involved with KS WELI in the classroom, be sure to read through the our open sponsored courses available in fall 2026 ✨

Our courses give students hands-on experience in entrepreneurship, innovation, and leadership. Whether you’re dreaming up your first venture or building skills to lead within an organization, KS WELI-sponsored courses bring real-world learning into the classroom.

🔗 Use the link in our bio to learn more about our courses and the Women in Entrepreneurship Specialization by visiting our website!

The speaker lineup for our KS WELI Changemakers Summit sessions is here ✨

From confidence and leadership to marketing, investing, hiring, and venture capital, these conversations are bringing together founders, executives, creatives, and industry leaders who are ready to share real insight with UT students.

There’s a session for you whether you’re building something of your own, exploring what’s next, or looking for the push to take your ideas seriously!

Our full agenda is now live on the landing page, so head over to check out the full day and start planning your summit experience!

👀 More exciting speaker announcements are still on the way, so stay tuned.

Remember to register with our link in bio!

See you on April 17✨