Why we open our mouths at the dentist
We all must do what we do not enjoy at times. Writing, data analysis, conflict — you cannot avoid the gristly parts of work. Here is how to embrace them.
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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Bad companies happen to good people
Bad companies are filled with good people, and leaders have a moral responsibility to model better behavior and discipline. Here is why.
How can you expect people to know how to work?
Product-led companies have their own unique operating systems for innovation. Here are 6 tips for product managers wanting to build a great one.
Who needs product operations?
Product operations can drive efficiency, but it has to be an all-team effort. Discover five things large organizations can do to ensure operational success.
5 lies they tell you about building a startup
You need a lot of capital. Great talent is in specific locations. You must fail fast. Learn why so many common 'truths' about building startups fall short.
Do what VCs say you should not
Venture capital is so intertwined with new software startups that we forget how many of the best-known and most successful businesses started out bootstrapped. Founders…
Should I do another live event?
More than 40,000 people subscribed to The Startup Adventure newsletter after Aha! co-founder and CEO Brian de Haaff's first edition in January 2023. One year and nearing…
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…
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?
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…
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