From the NHS App to Eight-Figure Exit - Rachel Murphy on Building What Lasts

HealthTech Hour · 2026-05-13 · 58 min

Episode notes

Rachel Murphy launched the NHS App and sold multiple businesses. Now she helps other founders do the same. In this episode of HealthTech Hour, we sit down with Rachel Murphy - founder of The Grafter and one of the UK's most trusted operators when it comes to building real business value. Rachel has grown, scaled and sold multiple companies, including the eight-figure exit of her second business, Difrent. She also led the launch of the NHS App, now with over 30 million downloads and one of the UK's most impactful digital programmes. At the start of 2026, Rachel was recognised on the Ideas Fest New Year Honours List, reflecting not just what she's built, but how she shows up for founders and leaders across the UK. Through The Grafter, Rachel works alongside ambitious business owners who want to build something that stands up commercially, strategically and emotionally - helping founders create clarity, drive sustainable revenue, and build long-term value, whether they're scaling, raising, or preparing for their next chapter.

More from HealthTech Hour

All episodes →

Listen to this episode All HealthTech Hour episodes →