Pace Over Perfection: Scaling Their Startup | Ben Forrest, Olio

On today's show I sat down with Ben Forrest, founder and CEO of Olio, an Indiana-based healthcare technology company. We discuss the innovative journey of Olio, which was started to transform the coordination of complex patient care. Under Ben's leadership, Olio recently secured $11 million in Series B funding to further innovate and expand its market reach. Ben also shares the challenges he and Olio faced during the startup's early days, the importance of pacing over perfection, impact of hiring based on cultural fit, and the key role local support played in growing the business. If you like this episode and want to hear more Get IN. episodes where I interview Hoosiers making a difference, visit getindiana.com/podcast. You are going to learn about: - The Journey of Olio from Startup to a Leading Healthcare Tech Company - The Promising Future in Mental Health and Substance Abuse Sectors - Advice for Startup Founders Thank you to our partners: NCW Cowpokes Check out these great clips from the show: 01:15 Guest Introduction: Ben Forrest, Olio 01:41 The Early Journey of Olio 02:18 Spotlighting Local Talent 03:15 Creating Memorable Moments 04:07 Olio's Startup Story 05:08 Identifying and Solving Healthcare Problems 07:16 Building the MVP and Early Challenges 12:10 Raising Funds and Growing the Team 18:01 Navigating the Pandemic and Beyond 34:42 Challenges of Founder-Led Sales 35:38 Focusing on the Right Customers 36:13 Staying True to Your Mission 39:03 Celebrating Success and Future Plans 41:31 Addressing Mental Health and Substance Use 45:14 Company Culture and Hiring 47:42 Indiana Pride and Personal Journey 51:40 Advice for Startup Founders 59:03 Hidden Gems and Notable Hoosiers Get IN. is brought to you by our friends at Sweetwater. Whether you are looking to start a podcast or level up your current show you need to hit them up.