Kelly Dodds: Winner of the 2025 Great Companies International Women Entrepreneur Award
- Great Companies
- Mar 17
- 2 min read
Name: Kelly Dodds
Business Name: Ori Rehab Limited
Location: Berkshire , United Kingdom ( UK)
Category: Cancer & Cardiac Rehabilitation Solution
Website: www orirehab.co.uk
Company Detail:
Ori Rehab is a digital innovation designed to support people with a cancer or cardiac diagnosis. It is a mobile app that provides assistance at all stages of treatment—physically, nutritionally, and emotionally. Kelly Dodds is passionate about helping people and strongly believes that having a digital tool will allow her to assist many individuals, which aligns with her mission. The goal is to get the app supported by the NHS and potentially expand to the USA and Canada.
Unique Selling Proposition or Competitive Advantage:
Ori Rehab serves as an all-in-one companion app, providing comprehensive support for individuals throughout their journey. It offers assistance during prehab, treatment, post-surgery, and long-term recovery. Many individuals report a lack of long-term support, and the app aims to bridge that gap. Additionally, it addresses cardiac issues, particularly those that arise as side effects of cancer treatments. All exercises are provided by Kelly Dodds, a senior specialist in both cancer and cardiac rehabilitation.
Challenges Faced During the Journey:
The journey of developing Ori Rehab has involved extensive work, planning, and consideration. Kelly Dodds is guided by three highly experienced advisors who dedicate their time and expertise to support her and the cause. She has had to learn multiple new fields, which has been beneficial but also challenging. Balancing entrepreneurship while raising a young family has been demanding, yet the experience has been equally rewarding.
Advice for Women Entrepreneurs:
Networking is key. The more people an entrepreneur can reach out to, the better. Engaging in conversations, asking questions, and listening to experts in various fields can provide invaluable insights. A single connection can lead to unexpected opportunities. Persistence is crucial—entrepreneurship is not easy, but for those who thrive on challenges, the rewards are worth it. Making a difference in people's lives serves as a powerful motivator to keep going.
