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.

6 surprising benefits of being bootstrapped
March 14, 2022
6 surprising benefits of being bootstrapped

Bootstrapped companies typically have less waste and overhead. The benefits of bootstrapping also include greater depth of knowledge, less distractions, more creative…

How To Build Excitement for a Startup When People Are Skeptical
February 7, 2022
How To Build Excitement for a Startup When People Are Skeptical

How to convince people to buy your product and join your startup? Here are a few tips: Distill your insight. Share your vision. Answer counterarguments. Be transparent.…

What does it actually mean to be bootstrapped?
January 18, 2022
What does it actually mean to be bootstrapped?

Bootstrapping is more than just how a business is funded. Bootstrapped companies and teams follow an operating philosophy that enables independent and efficient…

How To Do What You Think Is Right When Everyone Disagrees
January 10, 2022
How To Do What You Think Is Right When Everyone Disagrees

While there will be times when many people disagree with you, it does not always mean that you are wrong. Here is how to approach these conversations strategically while…

The 12 Most Important Blog Posts From Aha! This Year
December 28, 2021
The 12 Most Important Blog Posts From Aha! This Year

Twelve of the most popular blog posts from the Aha! blog in 2021. Product development teams, leadership best practices, and practical advice for work.

The Product-Led Organization vs. the Engineering-Led Organization
November 29, 2021
The Product-Led Organization vs. the Engineering-Led Organization

Product-led organizations and engineering-led organizations represent two approaches to creating value — both are necessary to build products that customers love.

The Benefits of a Cross-Functional Product Team
November 15, 2021
The Benefits of a Cross-Functional Product Team

Product teams are organized around a specific customer need or value stream — not individual projects. Learn about the core benefits of formal product team structure and…

The empathy gap is real in product development
October 25, 2021
The empathy gap is real in product development

The empathy gap is a real threat to every product development team — you cannot achieve product excellence unless you can empathize with the people who build, sell,…