Ep. 071- Scott Hollrah- Founder/CEO of Venn Technology

What this episode covers

Welcome back to The Lion’s Den. In this episode we sit down with Scott Hollrah, Founder & CEO of Venn Technology. Scott built Venn Technology from a one-person consulting shop into a multi-year growing professional services firm by staying relentlessly focused on values, culture, and disciplined decision-making. In this conversation, we unpack: -What finally pushed Scott to take the leap into entrepreneurship -Why building the business actually became harder as the company grew -How each stage of scaling introduces entirely new problems -Why what gets you to stage one won’t get you to stage two -How to filter advice, avoid shiny objects, and protect focus as a founder -Scott’s “one team” philosophy and how culture reveals itself when things get hard -Why hiring people who genuinely care about customers may be the most important decision a leader makes This episode is a masterclass in disciplined growth, intentional leadership, and building a company that lasts. If you’re a founder, operator, or aspiring entrepreneur navigating growth, this one is worth your time. #Entrepreneurship #FounderJourney #StartupGrowth #ScalingUp #Leadership #CompanyCulture #ValuesDriven #BusinessStrategy #ProfessionalServices #CEOInsights #OrganizationalHealth #TheLionsDen