{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/5eac750887dc7ce068895523/675b0a182cbf794820ee5e19?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Episode 43: Backstage with Ben Maruthappu, CEO of Cera","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/5eac750887dc7ce068895523/1734019467145-0541f432-540b-40a1-a2e0-d6eeb0e93850.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>Today, I’m delighted to welcome <strong>Dr </strong><a href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mahiben_Maruthappu\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Ben Maruthappu</strong></a>, a young leader who has transformed from being a junior doctor to globally recognised entrepreneur.</p><p><br></p><p>Ben is the co-founder and CEO of <a href=\"https://ceracare.co.uk/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Cera</strong></a>, 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 <strong>Forbes’ 30 Under 30</strong>, an <strong>MBE</strong>, and the <strong>EY Entrepreneur of the Year</strong> award for 2024.</p><p><br></p><p>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 <strong>persevere</strong> when you have an idea, lessons he learnt from working alongside <strong>Simon Stevens </strong>for a year, and offers some fascinating insights into the<strong> future of AI</strong> in transforming healthcare.&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>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.&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p><strong>*Highlights:</strong></p><p><br></p><ul><li>00:01:44 - Ben Maruthapu's Journey from Junior Doctor to Entrepreneur</li><li>00:06:02 - The Importance of Mentorship and Relationships</li><li>00:08:40 - Early Signs of Entrepreneurial Spirit</li><li>00:15:29 - Becoming Simon Stevens Fellow</li><li>00:17:13 - Insights on Policy and Politics in NHS England</li><li>00:26:18 - Introduction to Cera and Its Mission</li><li>00:38:03 - Key Learnings from the Early Days of Cera</li><li>00:42:09 - Best and Worst Aspects of Being a CEO</li><li>00:45:49 - Balancing Work and Family Life</li><li>00:46:37 - The Future of Technology in Healthcare</li><li>00:48:02 - The Transformative Potential of AI in Healthcare</li></ul><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><strong>*Social media</strong></p><ul><li>Ben on <a href=\"https://www.linkedin.com/in/mahibenmaruthappu/?originalSubdomain=uk\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">LinkedIn</a></li><li>Follow Ben on <a href=\"https://x.com/dr_raj_patel\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Twitter</a></li><li><a href=\"https://x.com/cera_care?lang=en\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Cera</a></li></ul>","author_name":"Nish Manek"}