About Nesta

Nesta is a research and innovation foundation. We apply our deep expertise in applied methods to design, test and scale solutions to some of the biggest challenges of our time, working across the innovation lifecycle.

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).