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 safetyHow to maintain core values in high-stakes environments like biotechThe role of deep listening and reflection in building high-performing teamsWhat it means to prioritize safety and simplicity in drug developmentHow personal setbacks can spark meaningful innovation and leadership growthKey topics:Compassionate leadership in science and healthcareFounding a values-based biotech startupNavigating failure, internal misalignment, and professional pivotsAligning career purpose with lived experienceStanley’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.📣If this conversation challenged how you think about leadership, hit like, drop a comment and subscribe for more real stories from leaders who are changing the game through purpose and principle.Connect with Stanley Lewis: 🔗Connect with Stanley Lewis on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stanley-t-lewis-md-mph-4552183/Write to Stanley Lewis: [email protected] Stanley’s website: https://a28therapeutics.com/Connect with me here:🎬YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@andrewtallents 📲 X: https://x.com/andrewtallents📲 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrewtallents🌐 Website: https://www.tallents-partnership.com/📖 Get my book: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B09NZRZH4J📰 Weekly Newsletter: https://bit.ly/selfcoaching-newsletter📞 Write me: [email protected] Moments:00:00:02 - Introduction to Stanley Lewis: Biotech CEO and Physician00:03:28 - Personal Life and Interests00:05:53 - Childhood and Early Career Influences00:14:31 - Leadership Philosophy and Approach00:27:27 - Career Setbacks and Founding A28 Therapeutics00:29:48 - Legacy and Future Goals Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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