Empowering Entrepreneurs with Leen Kawas, PhD, Managing General Partner at Propel Bio Partners

This week, we had an insightful conversation with Leen Kawas, PhD, Managing General Partner at Propel Bio Partners. She shared her journey from studying pharmacy to founding a successful company (with a great exit) and now running a venture fund. She emphasizes the business case for the importance of DEI in the company leadership and in clinical trials. We also touched on tips on managing conflict in teams, fostering healthy communication, and the value of building a strong network and connections in the industry.Get Leen's favorite book: The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin OlympicsPropel Bio PartnersLink in with Leen!Connect with us!Link In with CarinaSubscribe here:AppleSpotifyGoogle PodcastRSS feedLearn more about Recruitomics ConsultingCheck out our reading listDownload our free startup resources guide to grow your biotech efficientlyIf you're on the job market, visit the Collaboratory Career Hub 00:00 Introduction and Guest Overview00:42 Early Aspirations and Career Path02:46 Transitioning from Academia to Entrepreneurship04:03 Founding a Fund and Supporting Companies05:03 Day-to-Day Life and Global Interactions07:54 Building and Managing Effective Teams13:11 The Importance of Diversity in Clinical Trials18:53 Navigating the Current Economic Environment25:12 Conflict Management and Effective Communication31:10 Networking and Future Goals36:05 Conclusion and Final Thoughts