I still remember the day I decided to follow my dreams no matter what came my way. That’s when the idea of starting Elixr Labs truly began. In the beginning, I felt both strange and uncertain about my dreams. But my passion for doing something great and unique for the healthcare system gave me the strength to take that big risk. Looking back now, I realise that decision changed everything for me. It was one of the most important choices I've ever made, and it shaped my life in ways I couldn't have imagined back then.

The Early Struggles

The early stages were rough. Building a new business is never easy, but in healthcare, the strict regulations and complexities made it particularly hard.

We began to sell cloud technology to hospitals and healthcare professionals at the very beginning when they were just starting to hear about it. Gaining their trust felt like trying to push a big, heavy rock uphill.

Healthcare leaders are careful with new technology, so we had to show them that our platform could help.

Despite the challenges, my team and I remained focused. We knew success meant building something innovative and solving our customers’ biggest pain points. That mindset made all the difference.

Understanding Customer Needs

One of the best lessons I’ve learned from building Elixr Labs is that great ideas are always appreciated, but what makes them unique is whether they solve problems for the people using them. While startups often generate impressive ideas, they sometimes overlook whether those ideas genuinely meet the needs of their customers.

From the start, we made it a priority to engage in discussions with hospital staff, doctors, and nurses to fully understand their day-to-day challenges. We built Healthverse based on what they told us. It wasn’t just about making fancy technology, it was about making their jobs easier. Our platform helped organise tasks, cut down paperwork, and improve patient care by making sure information was shared smoothly.

When we made our healthcare technology, we didn’t just try to sell something to hospitals. Instead, we helped them with real problems they had every day. This way, they trusted us more. For anyone starting a business, it’s really important to know what your customers need. That’s what makes a product truly helpful and not just something that sounds good on paper.

Building a Strong Team

No company can succeed without a great team. I’m proud of the amazing team we have at Elixr Labs. When you want to make big changes in something as tricky as healthcare, you need team members who are excited and believe in the same goals as you.

Finding the right people was hard, especially when we didn’t have much money at first. But we made sure to hire people who were good at their jobs and also really believed in what we were trying to do. I’m lucky to have worked with teammates who stayed with us, even when things were really tough. Their hard work and skills have been a big part of why we’ve done well.

A strong team is really important for any business. It’s often said that success comes from teamwork, and that has certainly been true for us at Elixr Labs. It takes a great team to make big ideas happen.

The Value of a Growth Mindset

From the start, we wanted to build something that could grow a lot. Even when we had only a few clients, we dreamed big, and this mindset helped us significantly. Now, Elixr Labs has grown quickly and competes with some of the biggest names in healthcare technology. But we always keep looking ahead, thinking about how to keep growing even more.

Cloud technology is still relatively new in healthcare, and we’re just beginning to tap into its capabilities. We keep coming up with new ideas to make our platform better and help our customers even more.

Reflecting on our journey, I’m proud of what we’ve accomplished. Elixr Labs was built to solve critical healthcare issues, and now we’re making meaningful strides. However, healthcare is evolving quickly, and cloud technology will play a major role in its transformation.

We’re excited about what’s coming next. Every day, we find new ways to make our platform better, help our customers more, and keep growing. Our journey isn’t finished yet, and we’re excited to see where it will lead us.

Being an entrepreneur is no easy task. It requires courage, determination, and a commitment to solving real problems in society. An entrepreneur is expected to fix the real problem society is facing, create a strong team, and persist in your dreams, even when things are hard. Elixr Labs has achieved considerable success and growth, but I believe there’s still much more to accomplish. I’m much more excited about what we can do next to make the future ahead better.

If I could give one tip to future business owners, it would be this: Always try to understand what your customers need, build a team that loves your ideas, and keep dreaming big. These things are the key to long-lasting success.