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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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