October 15, 2014
Startups and Their 21 Sports Clichés
Don’t get angry because I am calling out sports lovers, but the following seems to be true. Early stage companies attract those with an adventurous spirit. And those with an…
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October 14, 2014
Aha! Idea Management
Say hello to our idea management software. It’s the first time that ideation has really been tightly integrated with product roadmap software. It helps you bring customers,…
October 8, 2014
10 Things to Do at a Startup Every Wednesday
Mondays are for renewal and Fridays are for closing strong. They are the most important two days of the work week. But here’s Wednesday and it’s no slouch sitting in between.…
October 7, 2014
How To Get Your Boss Off Your Back
Your inbox is full. Before you’re able to respond to the first request from your boss, you already have another four of them. By the time you get back to her on the first question,…
October 6, 2014
Selling to the Unpredictable Customer
Customers are an oxymoron today. They are more knowable than ever before but harder to actually understand. Constantly on-the-go and hard to pin down, it’s more difficult than ever…
October 3, 2014
10 Things to Do at a Startup Every Friday
I’m a closer. As I mentioned earlier in the week, I’m a “goals first” guy and I generate lists that help me do my best. But I am also a guy who will run through walls to get the…
October 2, 2014
Aha! Now Integrated With HipChat
Aha! is now integrated with Atlassian HipChat to keep the entire team aligned and informed on product decisions in real-time. HipChat provides a group chat platform for agile…
September 30, 2014
3 Tips to Surviving a Toxic Startup Job
I have worked in toxic environments and survived. It was not easy and I struggled to believe I could keep going in the face of hostility and a belligerent boss, but I survived. The…
September 30, 2014
10 Things To Do Every Monday
I have always been focused on achievement. I’m a “goals first” guy and I generate lists that help me do my best. A to-do list gives me a sense of control and makes me feel…
September 24, 2014
The Product Manager vs. The Engineering Manager
I am not a smoker. But, early in my product management career, my engineering management counterpart was. To find time on his fully packed calendar I would take “virtual” smoking…