About this episode
In this episode of The Healthy Enterprise, Bret Larsen — serial entrepreneur and CEO of Chief — shares his journey from launching his first startup in college to leading multiple high-growth B2B software companies, including the telemedicine platform E-Visit. He reflects on the lessons learned from scaling businesses, navigating the challenges of the pandemic, and transitioning from founder to CEO. Bret discusses the vision behind Chief, a predictive operations platform designed to empower sales leaders, and offers candid insights on mentorship, resilience, and the personal side of entrepreneurship.Chapters:00:00 Introduction to Brett Larson and His Journey03:03 The Birth of E-Visit and Telemedicine Innovations06:00 The Launch of Chief: A Predictive Operations Platform08:54 The Entrepreneurial Drive: Origins and Influences11:50 Navigating Challenges in Healthcare Innovation15:00 Growth During the Pandemic: A Turning Point18:09 Managing Rapid Growth and New Responsibilities20:51 Personal Growth and Leadership Development24:12 The Importance of Mentorship and Skill Evolution30:47 Unlocking Growth: The Role of Founders' Personal Lives35:50 Navigating Identity: The Founder vs. CEO Dilemma41:34 The Evolution of Chief: From Vision to Execution46:50 Building Chief: Insights from Market Research52:47 The Unique Value Proposition of Chief56:38 Passion and Pain: The Reality of Building BusinessesGuest Information:Guest's Name:Bret Larsen Guest's Title/Position: Founder & CEOGuest's Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bretalarsen/Company / Affiliation: Chief https://www.getchief.com/Guest's Bio: Bret Larsen is the Founder and CEO of Chief, a sales performance management platform built to help modern sales teams turn complexity into clarity and make growth inevitable. A 3x founder and seasoned CEO, Bret has built multiple high-growth B2B software companies recognized by Inc. 5000, Deloitte Fast 500, Forrester, and Gartner. Named a Titan 100 CEO, Top 50 CEO in Healthcare Technology, and Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year finalist, he’s known for building high-performing teams and market-defining products. Backed by investors including Goldman Sachs and Kickstart Seed Fund, Bret also advises startups and serves on boards across technology, healthcare, and education.Takeaways:Brett Larson is a three-time founder and CEO with a strong background in B2B software.His first company was a small e-commerc
