November 7, 2022
Leadership
Set a clear strategy for company and product success so you stay grounded in what you want to achieve. Find practical advice on goal-setting, cross-functional planning, prioritization, and leadership.
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August 22, 2022
This Is Why You Should Not Accept Unlimited PTO
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What to Do When Layoffs Hit Your Tech Company
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Great Teammate vs. Great Boss
June 7, 2023
Customer Value vs. Company Valuation
Customer value is usually defined as the perception of what a product or service is worth. Company valuation is the process of evaluating the economic worth of a business. Unfortunately, customer value and company value were not highly correlated in most startups over the last 10 years.
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May 17, 2023
How To Avoid Building Software That No One Uses
Software waste is any code, feature, or functionality that the customer does not need or derive value from. Product development teams can mitigate the damage by focusing…
May 3, 2023
8 Signs You Are Creating Software Waste
What is software waste? Many say it is any code, feature, or functionality that the customer does not need or derive value from. But the real waste begins much earlier in…
April 17, 2023
10-Step Playbook for Startup Success in Turbulent Times
There is no such thing as a “recession-proof” business but you can build one that is “recession-resilient.” Founders need vision, real insights, and courage today. And a…
April 3, 2023
Happy 10th Anniversary Aha! — A Decade of Bootstrapped Success
Aha! software company was founded in 2013. Over the first 10 years of business, the company defined a new category of technology (roadmap software), published the…
March 2, 2023
The Best Name For Your Tech Startup
Choosing a company name is necessary, even fun. But it can also be surprisingly tricky. Like any strategic business decision, this one deserves your full attention.
January 31, 2023
Have We Forgotten What "SaaS" Stands For?
Why do some SaaS startups succeed while others fail? The best ones take a grounded approach to launching and growing the business — putting customer service and value at…
January 27, 2023
How To Build Software With Courage During a Recession
In order to deliver greater value, product teams need to know how to identify and overcome the common roadblocks to innovation.
January 17, 2023
Chasing Growth vs. Choosing Profit
What is more important for a startup — growth or profitability? The truth is that it does not need to be binary. The idea that a company can either grow fast or be…
January 9, 2023
6 Bootstrapped Lessons Learned on the Way to $100 Million
Aha! is now well past $100 million in annual recurring revenue. The core learnings of being a bootstrapped company powered our exceptional growth — any company founder or product leader can benefit from these 6 takeaways.