What does it take to go from an electrician with no healthcare background to leading one of Europe’s most innovative cardiac tech companies?

In this episode of the Leader Series Podcast, we sit down with Robert Kelly, Founder and CEO of Heart Rhythm International (HRI) — a company transforming how cardiac patients are monitored and cared for using cloud-based platforms and AI.

You'll hear about:

• The unlikely origin story of HRI, born from a coffeeshop meeting and a €5,000 prototype.
• How 15 years of structured cardiac device data is being used to predict heart failure before it happens.
• The real-world challenges of innovating in regulatedhealthcare environments — from stakeholder trust to cybersecurity.
• Why patience, consistency, and customer empathy matter more than flashy tech or rapid growth.
• How AI is enabling proactive care, clinician support, and smarter patient engagement through wearable data and digital ID tools.
• Leadership insights on scaling internationally, rebuilding a legacy platform, and staying grounded in a mission that saves lives.

Whether you're in health tech, a clinical professional, or someone looking for honest insights on leadership and innovation — this conversation is full of practical takeaways and unexpected inspiration.

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