How Not to Scale Your Startup
Companies that grow in a sustainable way put people and value first. Learn our guidelines for when to scale your startup.
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.
Why This CEO Says “No” to Venture Capital
Can you really build a profitable business without venture capital? Find out why Aha! said no to venture capital and what we have gained from bootstrapping.
7 Components of Your Complete Product Experience
“What is your product, really?” If you work for a technology company, you might think of it as the item you directly sell, the software that you ship, or the basic…
The 10 building blocks of lovability
Rave reviews are unusual. For good reason. This kind of adulation is only reserved for the truly outstanding. Even artists who refine their craft for years may not be…
Love vs. Despise: A Tale of Two Companies
It was the best of companies, it was the worst of companies. One built something that the people loved. It poured energy into delighting customers. Eventually, it was…
It Is Time for the Minimum Lovable Product
Would you ever eat a can of cat food? Under the right conditions, perhaps. On a dare or if you were hungry enough with nothing else to reach for. But cat food is created…
You Are An Executive (You Just Don't Know It Yet)
She said I had an “executive presence.” This was coming from the VP of a product team I worked on early in my career. And she told me I only needed to speak up a bit more…
Will Your Legacy Mindset Fail You?
“The epitome of power.” I recently read an article in Harvard Business Review that proclaimed this was why we should care about building a legacy. It gave me pause. The…
