Ep. 102: Vulnerable Leadership: Stanley Lewis on Compassion in Biotech Entrepreneurship

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Ep. 102: Vulnerable Leadership: Stanley Lewis on Compassion in Biotech Entrepreneurship

Confessions Of A Successful Leader

32 minutes 57 seconds

1 month ago

Ep. 102: Vulnerable Leadership: Stanley Lewis on Compassion in Biotech Entrepreneurship

Can vulnerability and scientific leadership coexist in biotech?

In this episode, I sit down with Stanley Lewis, physician, biotech entrepreneur, and CEO of A28 Therapeutics, to explore how compassion, self-awareness and lived experience have shaped his approach to leading innovation in cancer drug development.

From growing up in rural Texas with undiagnosed dyslexia to developing one of the most well-tolerated HIV therapies on the market, Stanley shares how personal challenges, fatherhood and a deep respect for patient experience fuel his mission today.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

Why leading with vulnerability builds trust and psychological safety
How to maintain core values in high-stakes environments like biotech
The role of deep listening and reflection in building high-performing teams
What it means to prioritize safety and simplicity in drug development
How personal setbacks can spark meaningful innovation and leadership growth

Key topics:

Compassionate leadership in science and healthcare
Founding a values-based biotech startup
Navigating failure, internal misalignment, and professional pivots
Aligning career purpose with lived experience

Stanley’s story is a powerful example of what leadership looks like when it's guided by humanity and why that matters in life sciences and beyond.

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