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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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Does Your Life Roadmap Matter When the World Is Bleak?
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Do Startups Really Need Vice Presidents?
November 29, 2023

Do Startups Really Need Vice Presidents?

Many startup advisors and VC investors suggest that hiring executives roles super early, such as vice presidents, is necessary to help "scale" a high-growth SaaS business. Instead, founders should focus on creating value that customers will pay for, hiring people who have the skills and interest to thoughtfully serve those customers, and invest in…

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Does Stakeholder Alignment Really Matter?
November 6, 2023
Does Stakeholder Alignment Really Matter?

Stakeholder alignment is like a form of diplomacy. Here are best practices for product managers: internalize business needs, share your strategic roadmap, and build the…

Does Your Life Roadmap Matter When the World Is Bleak?
October 25, 2023
Does Your Life Roadmap Matter When the World Is Bleak?

Every successful company has a roadmap. So why not people too? There are 4 steps to creating a life roadmap: Discover your “why," decide your “when,” document your…

Goodbye to Twitter (for Now)
September 27, 2023
Goodbye to Twitter (for Now)

The promotion of hate normalizes it and leads to more hate. This is why Aha! can no longer support or engage with X, the social platform formerly known as Twitter. We…

Why I Am Still Burned Out on Burnout
September 25, 2023
Why I Am Still Burned Out on Burnout

Most new companies and new products fail. You have to believe deeply in your vision of the future — that what it is you are working towards is meaningful enough to…

How To Set Your 2024 Product Strategy
September 13, 2023
How To Set Your 2024 Product Strategy

Ready to set strategy and plan your 2024 product roadmap? These are the areas of focus that will guide any product manager towards success. It starts with developing a…

I Am Happy To Be a Founder Again
August 28, 2023
I Am Happy To Be a Founder Again

Aha! co-founder and CEO Brian de Haaff is deeply involved in operating the business. But recently, he felt a pull back towards the detailed work of product development…

Can You Become a Product Manager Again?
August 16, 2023
Can You Become a Product Manager Again?

Want to return to product management after a hiatus? Apply your relevant experience and drive — always be open to learning new things.

Same Expectations, Half the Team — Now What?
June 21, 2023
Same Expectations, Half the Team — Now What?

Product development consumes significant resources and directly impacts business outcomes. But many software companies are experiencing layoffs. How do remaining…

Customer Value vs. Company Valuation
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.