How do you build a global, high-impact healthtech business bootstrapped and profitable from day one?

In this episode of Startup Scaleup People, we speak with Jonathan Larbey, CEO & Founder of T-Pro, an AI-powered clinical documentation platform trusted by over 130,000 clinicians globally.

🎧 Hosted by Mario Rivas this conversation dives into building a healthcare SaaS business from zero to $30M ARR through acquisitions, product innovation, global expansion, and governance.

Real stories from startup, scaleup & enterprise leaders. From boardrooms to founder garages — we bring you insights on growth, leadership, funding, exits, and everything in between.

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🧭 Chapters

00:00 Jonathan’s Journey: From Rugby to Tech CEO
04:00 Solving Clinical Documentation at Scale
08:00 Global Expansion: UK, ANZ, India & More
12:00 Impact on Clinicians & Healthcare Systems
17:00 Reaching $30M ARR with Strategic Acquisitions
23:00 Governance, Boards & Private Equity Partners
29:00 Lessons in Due Diligence & Integration
36:00 Founder Advice & Leadership Lessons

💬 Key Highlights

▸ 130K+ active users, tens of millions of documents processed annually
▸ Bootstrapped and profitable from the start — now private equity-backed
▸ Strategic acquisitions in Ireland, UK, Australia, India & New Zealand
▸ Built M&A playbook and acquisition runway for future growth
▸ Solving clinician burnout & documentation inefficiencies with AI
▸ Active board with PE firm Livingbridge and top-tier chair
▸ Insights on scaling in highly regulated global markets

👥 Who Should Listen

Healthtech founders • SaaS leaders • PE-backed executives • Board directors • Clinicians • Global operators • Investors

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