Ep#422 Ville Houttu: Unlocking Million-Dollar Ideas: CEO's Journey from Exit to Education Innovation!

The Growth and Scaling Podcast with Todd Westra

The Growth and Scaling Podcast with Todd Westra

Full episode details here: https://youtu.be/h63xgz_O9N0

Get ready to dive into the entrepreneurial journey of Ville Houttu, the CEO & Co-Founder of Privv, a project management tool for education.

In Episode 422, Ville spills the beans on transitioning from startup to scale-up, the power of peer support, and the importance of nailing down that product-market fit before chasing after funding. Learn how Ville turned chaos into clarity with Privv, snagging early investors, and conquering staffing challenges like a boss.

Tune in for a masterclass in entrepreneurship and project management innovation that will leave you feeling inspired and ready to take on the world!

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Ways to connect with Ville Houttu:

🔗 Website: https://www.privv.co/

🔗 Company Twitter: https://x.com/privvsoftware

🔗 Personal LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/villehouttu/

🔗 Company LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/privv/

🔗 Company Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/privvsoftware/

🔗 Company Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61550900926802

What’s in this podcast episode?

00:22 Who is our guest for today and what problem is he solving with his business

00:40 Is his business focused on construction project management for higher education

01:43 What inspired him to address this particular problem

02:39 How did he transition from exiting his previous company to starting a new project so quickly

04:30 What similarities does he see between scaling businesses and starting them

05:36 What mindset shift is required when transitioning from launching a business to scaling it up

06:01 How does he navigate wearing multiple hats in his business

06:39 How does he plan to transition from launching to growth mode

11:27 How do peer groups and networks influence his journey as an entrepreneur

12:02 What impact has his network had on his ability to adapt to a new industry

13:24 Can he explain how peer groups work and how they've helped him?

19:21 How does he plan to balance bootstrapping and seeking funding for his business

17:17 What are his main concerns as he moves into launch mode with his new business

18:38 How was he able to secure major universities as users for his product so quickly

20:10 What role does strategic networking play in his business growth strategy

23:29 Who would he credit as his mentor or influential figure in his journey

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