


Shattering Stereotypes and Overcoming Failure
Our goal for this Women’s Summit is to inspire, motivate and have every attendee leave with tactile next steps to accomplish their goals and feel empowered to flourish.
The Kendra Scott Women’s Entrepreneurial Leadership Institute's (KS WELI) Women's Summit 2023 is all about reigniting passion + motivation and rebuilding after a tough season. Owning “failure” and tough times as a part of the entrepreneurial process (and life!) and learning from it, moving through it, and coming out on the other side not just thriving, but flourishing and bringing up others with you.
8:30 aM
02.24.23

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LIVESTREAM
Feeling and Doing Good Through Fitness
EMPOWERED BY ALBION FIT

What to expect at the KS WELI Women’s Summit
You'll have the opportunity to attend curated panels and breakout sessions featuring strong women founders + leaders, be the judge and help choose the winners of our KS WELI FoundHER Showcase, network and build your community, as well as have access to exclusive giveaways, goodie bags, and more!
The KS WELI Women's Summit is open to all identities who want to learn, grow, flourish.
Empowered BY
Having a Strong Support System + Finding Mentors

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9 AM
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Kendra Scott Women’s EntrepreneurIal Leadership Institute presents
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OUR Speakers
Meet some of the inspiring women speaking at the KS WELI Women’s Summit.
Women’s Summit Sponsors

Empowering women to lead. Encouraging the world to follow.
The Kendra Scott Women’s Entrepreneurial Leadership Institute at the University of Texas at Austin will strengthen the next generation of courageous, creative women leaders who will change the world—
in business and beyond.

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Lunch & Networking Break
9 AM
Founding Fearless Podcast Live
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10 AM
Stream the KS WELI Women’s Summit, live from Austin, Texas!
Making Moves with Powerhouse Founders
The livestream will feature all panels from 10 AM – 11:45 AM CST and 2 PM – 5:15 PM CST. During the break, in-person attendees will be enjoying lunch and breakout sessions.
11 AM
12 PM
Networking Reception
5:30 PM
12:15 PM
Breaking Barriers for Women in Business
1:15 PM
Normalizing Intentional Leadership as a Part of
the Process
1:15 PM
The Business of Doing Good
2 PM
KS WELI FoundHER Showcase
Five finalists will take the stage to pitch Shark Tank style to a panel of judges.
EMPOWERED BY NORTHERN TRUST ELEVATING WOMEN
3:15 PM
Fireside Chat with Arleas Upton & Steph Wagner of
Northern Trust Elevating Women
4 PM
4:30 PM
Event Schedule
Founder Fireside Chat: How Ellen Yin ditched her cubicle and made $2M+ as a creator instead
12:15 PM
Digital Event Guide
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KS WELI FoundHER Showcase Dell
Technologies Crowd Choice Award
During the KS WELI FoundHER Showcase, vote for your favorite KS WELI FoundHER to win a brand-new Dell XPS Laptop!
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