Leen Kawas Podcasts

Leen Kawas Podcasts

Dr. Leen Kawas is the Managing General Partner of Propel Bio Partners and Chief Executive Officer of EIT Pharma. She is also the co-founder of Athira Pharma, now LeonaBio, where she served as CEO and helped invent multiple drug candidates, including the company’s lead program, ATH-1017. Her work spans the intersection of biotechnology, scientific innovation, and company building.

As a leader with deep experience across biotech and life sciences, Dr. Kawas is frequently featured in industry conversations and media exploring the future of medicine, research, and innovation. Explore her latest podcast appearances below.

Spreaker from iHeart | Leen Kawas on Building Biotech Companies That Transform Health

Biotech leader Leen Kawas reflects on her transition from pharmaceutical researcher to venture capital partner. She explores how founders can bridge innovation and execution, navigate the capital landscape in biotech, and build mission-aligned teams. Sharing insights from her career and work at Propel Bio Partners, Kawas also highlights the importance of diversity, mentorship, and long-term value creation in the life sciences sector. Listen below, or at this link here .

Enterprise Podcast Network | From Scientist to Investor: Leen Kawas on Building Biotech Companies That Transform Health

Dr. Leen Kawas joins Enterprise Radio to discuss her journey from scientist to biotech investor and founder. She outlines strategies for turning cutting-edge research into viable companies, attracting aligned investors in a high-risk industry, and leading with purpose beyond capital. Kawas also offers practical guidance on building inclusive, high-performing teams and shares her approach to accelerating innovation without compromising scientific standards. Listen below or on

How to Adopt a Beginner’s Mindset in Trials with Leen Kawas, Trials with Maya Z

In this episode, Maya meets Dr. Leen Kawas. Dr. Kawas is creating a biotech-focused fund to support life science innovations, utilizing...

LEEN KAWAS, Ph.D.

Entrepreneur, Inventor, Innovator & Leader
Managing General Partner, Propel Bio Partners
Chief Executive Officer, EIT Pharma