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…
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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.
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…
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.
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…
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…
"We Grew Too Fast" Is Not a Valid Excuse For Layoffs
Growth-at-all-costs thinking is pernicious. And the temptation is not reserved for startups. As an organization grows and becomes established, it takes continued…
What Did We Learn From Tech's Summer of Pain?
Layoffs, hiring freezes, rescinded offers — now rumors of slashed annual bonuses. 2022 was a summer of pain for many folks in tech. What learnings are there to help us…
This Is Why You Should Not Accept Unlimited PTO
The longest-running reports related to employee benefits shared that while 99 percent of U.S. employers offer paid leave, only six percent offer an unlimited policy. But…
Great Teammate vs. Great Boss
Great individual contributors can grow into great bosses. Here are some additional skills to focus on to excel as a manager.
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