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Read about our inspiring entrepreneurs and how support from Innovation & Enterprise helped them develop new skills and get ahead in their career, or set up their own impactful venture.

Guy Fischman, Baked by Guy

Guy Fischman sitting behind his cake - a replica of UCL's portico building

Guy Fischman (UCL Biomedical Science 2025) turned his love for baking cakes into a business and helped UCL celebrate its 200th anniversary by crafting a special Portico-inspired cake.

Ishani Behl, LYNQ

Ishani Behl, founder of LYNQ

Studying at the UCL Institute of Education was instrumental to the rapid growth of Ishani Behl's company LYNQ, which is upskilling 30,000 learners a day by simplifying complex financial concepts and regulations.

Bijou Harding, Bijou Creates

Bijou Harding, founder of Bijou Creates

Bijou Harding (BSc Architecture) transformed her love of West African fabrics into a thriving fashion accessory brand while studying architecture at UCL.

David Peinturier, Director of Sustainability at Cambio

David Peinturier, Director of Sustainability, Cambio

David Peinturier (MSc Prosperity, Innovation and Entrepreneurship 2023) secured a job at Cambio after accessing UCL’s entrepreneurship event and support.

Samuel Abel, Eden Greenspace

Samuel Abel, co-founder of Eden Greenspace

Samuel Abel worked on developing Eden Greenspace during and after his MA Philosophy. The startup allows businesses and individuals to support environmental projects all over the world.

Sonakshi Senthil and Dr Nikhit Anilbhai, Your Cue

Sonakshi Senthil and Nikhit Anilbhai, co-founders of Your Cue

Your Cue's technology allows patients’ vital readings, such as heart rate and blood pressure, to be monitored continuously so problems can be quickly dealt with.

James Della Valle, BoxxDocks

James Della Valle, BoxxDocks Co-Founder and CTO

James Della Valle co-founded BoxxDocks while studying for his MSc Architecture. BoxxDocks' track and trace technology helps logistics companies improve efficiency and become more sustainable.