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Meet 15 Furry Animals at the World’s Most Pet-Friendly Company
September 10, 2018
Meet 15 Furry Animals at the World’s Most Pet-Friendly Company

Little work, loads of praise. Too many snacks. This is how I feel about some of our Aha! teammates. Yep, I am calling these co-workers out — the ones who seemingly lie…

Oh No! The Executive Team Wants to Sunset Your Product
August 30, 2018
Oh No! The Executive Team Wants to Sunset Your Product

Endings can be painful — especially for product builders. And so are the words we use to describe the process: sunset, end of life, kill. Ouch. The decree often comes…

The Product Manager vs. the Sales Manager
August 27, 2018
The Product Manager vs. the Sales Manager

“If we add this feature, we can close the biggest deal of the quarter,” says the sales manager. “But that feature is not important to the majority of our customers. And…

Why This CEO Gives Every Single Team Member Homework
August 21, 2018
Why This CEO Gives Every Single Team Member Homework

Homework? Yes, you read that correctly. As the co-founder and CEO, I give homework to every single person at Aha! Twice a year, to be specific. And while you might think…

Help! My Company Does Not Understand Product Management
August 7, 2018
Help! My Company Does Not Understand Product Management

Some company executives still do not value product management. Take this 4-step approach to show company leaders the importance of great product management and product…

No Executive Support for Your Product? No Problem — Follow This Advice
August 2, 2018
No Executive Support for Your Product? No Problem — Follow This Advice

Executive sponsors can be great. They help get you resources and funding. They provide insights into the broader strategy. They give you a look at what is happening…

6 Questions Product Managers Should Ask Each Week
July 31, 2018
6 Questions Product Managers Should Ask Each Week

Product managers are a curious bunch. It is what makes us so good at our jobs. I suppose it is an indispensable skill for most jobs, really. But product managers are…

The Founder’s Paradox: How to Succeed When Most Founders Fail
July 25, 2018
The Founder’s Paradox: How to Succeed When Most Founders Fail

Every summer I go on a backpacking trip to the Sierras in California. This year it was to the Emigrant Wilderness, just north of Yosemite. Jagged granite peaks, ice-blue…