Show Notes
Today, I’m delighted to welcome Dr Ben Maruthappu, a young leader who has transformed from being a junior doctor to globally recognised entrepreneur.
Ben is the co-founder and CEO of Cera, the UK's largest health tech company, which supports over two million patients a month with innovative, home-based care solutions. His work has led to many accolades already, including being named in Forbes’ 30 Under 30, an MBE, and the EY Entrepreneur of the Year award for 2024.
In this episode, Ben shares his remarkable story—from personal experiences that sparked his idea to transform the social care sector, to the lessons he’s learned scaling a business in an extraordinarily short space of time. He also dives into what it takes to persevere when you have an idea, lessons he learnt from working alongside Simon Stevens for a year, and offers some fascinating insights into the future of AI in transforming healthcare.
Get ready to be inspired by the story of a visionary leader who has reshaped the landscape of healthcare, and is definitely one to watch in the healthcare technology space.
*Highlights:
00:01:44 - Ben Maruthapu's Journey from Junior Doctor to Entrepreneur 00:06:02 - The Importance of Mentorship and Relationships 00:08:40 - Early Signs of Entrepreneurial Spirit 00:15:29 - Becoming Simon Stevens Fellow 00:17:13 - Insights on Policy and Politics in NHS England 00:26:18 - Introduction to Cera and Its Mission 00:38:03 - Key Learnings from the Early Days of Cera 00:42:09 - Best and Worst Aspects of Being a CEO 00:45:49 - Balancing Work and Family Life 00:46:37 - The Future of Technology in Healthcare 00:48:02 - The Transformative Potential of AI in Healthcare
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