February 20, 2025

S01E03 – Ricardo Baptista Leite: “The time it takes to conduct a public tender for investment in the public sector kills innovation” | Podcast Luso Lab

In the 3rd episode of Luso Lab, we talk with Ricardo Baptista Leite, M.D., a prominent figure in health and politics. Born in Canada and living in Portugal since the age of 11, he has built a remarkable career as a physician, manager, professor, and analyst. He is currently the Executive Director of Health AI and a councilman at the Sintra City Council. Despite his responsibilities, he still finds time to serve as a volunteer doctor.

The interview is conducted by Inês Godet, Young Advisor of the Portuguese Diaspora Council and a researcher at the Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York.

The podcast is available on  YoutubeSpotify and Apple Podcasts through the Portuguese Diaspora Council.