From Brian

Uncensored advice about product development and building a high-growth software company from Brian de Haaff, co-founder and CEO at Aha!

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The Founder's Paradox: How to Treat Everyone Differently and the Same
October 18, 2021
The Founder's Paradox: How to Treat Everyone Differently and the Same

It is up to a founder to create a structure with a clear set of values that apply to everyone while engaging with people differently. Everyone should receive the same…

The real secret behind every great product manager
October 12, 2021
The real secret behind every great product manager

What makes for a great product manager? Experience. Empathy. Technical skills. These are all worthy attributes. But the real secret behind every great product manager is…

Meet the Fall 2021 Aha! Fellows
October 11, 2021
Meet the Fall 2021 Aha! Fellows

Twice a year, we welcome people from historically underrepresented racial, ethnic, and disadvantaged groups for eight weeks of full-time, immersive learning — with a…

You Need To Say No at Work
October 4, 2021
You Need To Say No at Work

Saying no when your teammates, boss, or customers ask you for something is difficult — but it is vital when the request or opportunity is not aligned with your goals.…

The Founder's Paradox: How to Be Grateful Now When the Best Is Ahead
September 27, 2021
The Founder's Paradox: How to Be Grateful Now When the Best Is Ahead

Gratitude for what you have accomplished now and still wanting to achieve more might seem paradoxical — you need the right perspective as a company founder to balance…

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