LEN Legends
LEN Legends are the shining stars of the LEN ecosystem - graduate founders who have successfully navigated the START-UP path and are now thriving in their entrepreneurial ventures beyond graduation. Our LEN Legends are passionate about giving back, supporting the next generation of innovators as they embark on their own start-up journeys.
Through the LEN Start-Up Programme 1, LEN Legends play a key role in delivering workshops, sharing their insights, and offering invaluable 1 to 1 advice and guidance. Their real-world experience and entrepreneurial wisdom provide a unique opportunity for aspiring founders to gain practical knowledge, inspiration, and the confidence to pursue their own ventures.
With LEN Legends, you’re not just learning, you’re connecting with those who’ve walked the path before you and are committed to helping you succeed! Find out more about our current LEN legends below and follow the booking link to meet them.
Meet our LEN Legends
Sawida Magba-Kamara
Sawida is a passionate entrepreneur and community builder with a background in financial mathematics and a deep commitment to empowering others. She is the visionary founder of Padi Network, a vibrant platform dedicated to supporting the growth and success of black female professionals and entrepreneurs. Through Padi Network, Sawida curates impactful events, workshops, and coaching programmes that foster connection, confidence, and professional development.
As a career coach, Sawida specialises in helping individuals unlock their full potential, build resilience, and navigate their unique paths to success. Her work is rooted in a belief in the transformative power of community and collaboration.
In addition to her entrepreneurial pursuits, Sawida has a strong foundation in customer success and account management, where she honed her skills in relationship building and strategic problem-solving. With her blend of analytical expertise, coaching acumen, and entrepreneurial spirit, Sawida is making meaningful contributions to creating inclusive spaces and empowering others to thrive.
Gurupma Singh
I was studying mechanical engineering when at university and never thought I could run my own business until I went to my first LEN session. I was introduced to a lot of new business concepts that took me out of my comfort zone but also found really interesting. Very shortly after that, I started leading my own project which gave me the skills and confidence to try out my own business.
Two years later after graduating, I'm now running my own business, I have hired my first full-time employee and our business is growing from strength to strength. None of it would have been possible without the support that LEN gave me at university.
Current role/business: Founder @ G Team Academy
Top topic of support / what I thrive best with: Business Validation, Monetisation and Unit Economics, and Team Leadership.
Adnan Arsalani
My exposure to LEN was very limited whilst at University, but I saw the impact the LEN-sphere had on individuals around me with some friends partaking in LEN activities, and even one pursuing Student Exec. in Enterprise.
After leaving university, I joined G Team Academy as a passion project to work on the side of my full-time job as an engineer. Three years later, I joined full time and the business is growing every month! It's been a long and tiresome journey but we're very proud of how far we've come and the great relationship we've had with Loughborough University and LEN throughout the journey.
Current role/business: Operations Director @ G Team Academy
Top topic of support/what I thrive best with: Process Building and Optimisation, System Management and Community Building and Management.