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! 🚀 🚀Unlock the Secrets of Your Revenue Orbit: Launch Your Business to New Heights! 🪐 Download our FREE Understanding Your Orbit Guide here: https://captainscouncil.com/understand_your_orbit 🚀🚀🚀🚀   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 I highly suggest you watch this entire exchange between Ville Houttu and ⭐️Todd Westra 📈 If you're looking for tips and strategies to grow and scale your business, this episode is for you! 1. Subscribe and Listen to ⁠The Growth and Scaling Podcast with Todd Westra ⁠ 2. Supercharge your growth and tap into the wisdom of others. Schedule a pre-podcast call today. 👉 https://content.toddwestra.com/ 3. Join our CEO peer advisory board and be part of a supportive community of like-minded leaders. 👉 ⁠https://captainscouncil.com/home⁠ 4. Maximize LinkedIn outreach. Join our webinar for solutions to time constraints in connecting and engaging with desired prospects. 👉  ⁠https://www.linqed.ai/⁠