Season 1: EP 001: Becoming Radar Healthcare
14 April 2022
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The Journey of Radar Healthcare: Transforming Healthcare Safety with Technology
On the very first episode of “What the HealthTech?”, host Hayley Levene chats with Paul Johnson and Lee Williams, founders of Radar Healthcare. They discuss their decade-long journey of creating a technology-driven solution to enhance healthcare safety.
Starting with a vision and working out of a kitchen, Paul and Lee have grown Radar Healthcare into a thriving company. They reflect on early challenges, the importance of customer partnerships, and the strong company culture that underpins their success.
Episode highlights:
🚀 Motivation: Passion for improving healthcare safety through technology.
🏁 Inception: Launched Radar Healthcare in 2012 to meet critical needs in the sector.
🎢 Challenges: Convincing early adopters and building trust without an initial product.
🤝 Product development: Collaborated with early customers to create an intuitive system.
🔄 Customer retention: Many original customers remain, demonstrating the product’s lasting value.
🏥 Diverse applications: Used in supported living, care homes, and children’s services.
💬 Company culture: Open, empathetic, and focused on making a difference.
🌟 High ratings: Positive feedback from customers and staff, highlighting their partnership approach.
📈 Growth: Expanded from a two-person team to over 60 employees.
🌍 Employee engagement: New team members quickly align with the company’s mission.
Watch the podcast interview with Paul, Lee and Hayley
Topics covered:
- Founding Radar Healthcare and their motivation to improve healthcare safety
- Early challenges in building trust and gaining early adopters
- Collaboration with customers to develop an intuitive and effective product
- The importance of company culture and commitment to making a difference in healthcare outcomes
