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About Nesta

Nesta is an innovation foundation. For us, innovation means turning bold ideas into reality and changing lives for the better. We use our expertise, skills and funding in areas where there are big challenges facing society.

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Jennifer Tyson

Senior Legal Counsel, Legal

Jennifer Tyson Jennifer Tyson

Jennifer Tyson

Corporate Services

Abbey Samyint Akalya Ahilan Ann Paul Christiana Markou Donovan Burn Emer O'Kelly Emma Page Ethan Edwards Eve Donnelly Gail Vencker Geetha Pillai Hannah Spencer Jacqueline Lewis Joanna Kempshall Jo Harford Keneth Kyriacou Luke Hackel Maja Podrzaj Matthew Dillon Matthew Smith Priten Makwana Serena Clayton Shruti Venkatesh Simona Capogna Sue McDonald

As senior legal counsel, Jen provides legal and regulatory advice to ensure Nesta is best placed to achieve its mission aims and priorities.

Before joining Nesta, Jen worked in the legal teams at Wellcome and the London Stock Exchange Group.

Outside of work, Jen mostly spends her time running, hiking, visiting museums and galleries, reading and watching films.

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A powerful ecosystem for innovation

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Challenge Works

Challenge Works designs and runs challenge prizes to spark innovation in science, technology and society.

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