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The LEAP podcast will return following LEAP 2026, with a new studio format and a refreshed line-up of guests and hosts. Episodes will feature founders, operators, investors and policymakers shaping the future of technology, with conversations recorded live at the event. Check back soon for the first releases.

  1. JAN 19

    AI for Drug Discovery: Revolutionizing Health

    A look at how AI is reshaping the landscape of drug discovery, allowing researchers to approach complex diseases with newfound precision. Thras Karydis, Chief Technology Officer at DeepCure, will explain DeepCure’s technology, the role of AI in modern pharmaceuticals, and the company’s mission to tackle unmet medical needs faster and more effectively than traditional methods.

    22 min

  2. JAN 19

    Achieving Quantum Resilience: Areiel Wolanow, Managing Director, Finserv Experts

    They call it Q-Day: the day when quantum computing becomes commercially viable.  No one knows when Q-Day will come – the best estimates are 3-5 years out – but when it does arrive, most of the current industry-standard encryption methods will become trivial to crack, and most of the world’s passwords and data will be readily available to any bad actor with access to quantum resources. Areiel Wolanow talks about what companies can do to be ready and protect themselves against the arrival of Q-Day.

    16 min

  3. JAN 19

    Celebrating LEAP Start-ups: 2024 Aviatrix Award winner Wafa Al Obaidat, Founder & CEO of Playbook: a NextGen Leadership Network

    Winner of the Aviatrix prize at Leap 2024, Wafa Al Obaidat is one of the most active and successful experts in accelerating career progression for women and supporting entrepreneurship in the Middle East. The Playbook platform offers a comprehensive cinematic library of masterclasses, executive speaker sessions, workshops, and mentorship opportunities. It is designed to accelerate professional women to reach new heights in their careers. With a virtual networking lounge and marketplaces for jobs, it is fast becoming a go to career ecosystem for thousands of professionals globally.

    21 min

  4. JAN 19

    Celebrating LEAP Start-ups: 2024 LEAP AWARD WINNER and Founder of REME-D, Salma Tammam, on redefining healthcare in the Middle East and Africa.

    Salma Tamman, the founder of REME-D., a deep-tech company that is redefining healthcare through innovation in accessible and affordable disease testing. Salma is a passionate scientist and entrepreneur dedicated to developing innovative healthcare solutions in developing countries. After earning her PhD in nanomedicine, she founded Reme-D in 2022, which develops diagnostics for underserved markets. Her work bridges the healthcare divide by fostering local innovation and manufacturing capabilities in the Middle East and Africa (MEA). REME -D leverages biotechnology, nanotechnology and bioinformatics in the development of diagnostic kits that are especially designed for the Middle-East and Africa. In comparison to kits sold by international suppliers from the USA/ EU/China, Reme-D’s tests are stable at room temperature, have a much shorter testing protocol and are more affordable.

    12 min

  5. JAN 19

    Disability and Human-Centered AI and Policy: How Assistive and Algorithmic Pretext can Serve Everyone? with Yonah Welker

    Yonah Welker is a serial technologist, entrepreneur/boardholder, public expert and voice for the algorithmic spectrum - algorithms and policies addressing nations, society, human capacity, designated groups and spectrums (inc. cognitive and neurodisabilities etc) such as social and human-centered AI, robotics, emerging learning, work, health and city solutions.    Listen to the podcast where he shares his insights on how assistive and algorithmic pretext can serve everyone.

    18 min

  6. JAN 19

    Driving impact and innovation using sports with Rodi Basso (CEO and Co-founder, E1 World Champion)

    In this episode, we’re diving deep into the intersection of sports, innovation, and impact with Rodi Basso (CEO and Co-founder of the E1 World Championship).  Explore how racing is shaping the future of mobility, advancing sustainability, and driving the charge in gender equality. Plus, find out why top talents and celebrities are flocking to disruptive sports ventures, and how Saudi Arabia is playing a key role in this game-changing evolution.

    29 min

  7. JAN 19

    Reimagining Women's Health: Moving Beyond Pink Ribbons with Reenita Das

    Welcome to another edition of the LEAP:IN podcast series. Today’s focus is on Women’s Health, and more specifically Reimagining Women’s Health and Moving Beyond Pink Ribbons. We are thrilled to be joined by Reenita Das, Partner and Senior Vice President, Healthcare and Life Sciences, Frost & Sullivan. The podcast focuses on how women’s health needs to be reshaped and what are the growth opportunities in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia that can help to address the needs of women. Globally, women’s health is “Under” in every way: Under-studied, under-recognized, under-diagnosed, under-treated, under-represented, and under-funded. The discussion will focus on how we can change this in the Kingdom and what we should be focused on that will be a win on all sides.

    17 min

  8. JAN 19

    Reimagining the future: Technologies and innovations that inspire the new world

    A look at what the future might look like from the perspective of one of the world’s leading telecom companies. Ericsson invites partners and customers to explore new frontiers where innovation meets opportunity. Meeting with Ericsson’s President of Middle East and Africa region, leading a team of about 5,000 employees, serving nearly 70 markets with Ericsson's cutting-edge technology and services. THE RHQ have relocated to Riyadh, establishing a space to showcase cutting-edge office with innovation areas and dynamic showrooms to serve customers and showcase future technology. In Saudi Arabia, Ericsson's Local Innovation Hub and strategic partnerships with the Kingdom’s Communication Service Providers support the Kingdom's Vision 2030 by advancing latest technologies and nurturing local talents.

    22 min
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The LEAP podcast will return following LEAP 2026, with a new studio format and a refreshed line-up of guests and hosts. Episodes will feature founders, operators, investors and policymakers shaping the future of technology, with conversations recorded live at the event. Check back soon for the first releases.

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  • Creator
    LEAP
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2026
  • Episodes
    15
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 LEAP Podcasts & Studio
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    LEAP Podcasts & Studio