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.

Leah is a venture designer in Nesta Mission Studio, where she ideates, prototypes and validates new start-up concepts.

Previously, Leah worked as a venture designer at Founders Factory, where she launched and scaled start-ups, including a green energy start-up based on fractional ownership. Leah’s background is as a design engineer across a number of industries; designing products from performance-enhancing Olympic running shorts through to immersive art installations in South Korea.

Outside of work she can be found doing anything in the countryside – hiking, climbing, surfing or a cold swim (with some whimpering).