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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 Product Manager vs. the Product Marketing Manager
July 30, 2019

The Product Manager vs. the Product Marketing Manager

Companies are most successful when product managers and product marketing managers have a strong working relationship. Find out the key differences between these 2 roles.

The Founder’s Paradox: How Do You Grow Really Fast Without Losing Your Soul
July 29, 2019

The Founder’s Paradox: How Do You Grow Really Fast Without Losing Your Soul

It is a paradox every company founder wants to have — growing super fast without losing who you are and what makes the team special.

Go Inside the Aha! Offices (the Perks May Surprise You)
July 25, 2019

Go Inside the Aha! Offices (the Perks May Surprise You)

Welcome to the office of your dreams. Here you will find your favorite snacks, cozy spots for your pets, and gear to play all the sports you love. Everything is…

5 Signs Your Marketing Team Needs a Roadmap
July 23, 2019

5 Signs Your Marketing Team Needs a Roadmap

Increase conversions. Decrease acquisition cost. This is the constant push-pull for marketing teams. How do you grow the number of people who engage with your ads, while…

Why You Should Never Say That You Need More Time
July 22, 2019

Why You Should Never Say That You Need More Time

“If only I had more hours in the day.” I bet you have wished for just this — maybe a few hours to finish up a task or 5 more minutes to proofread an email. Tempting…

7 Tips for Remote Marketing Managers
July 18, 2019

7 Tips for Remote Marketing Managers

What does it take to be a great marketing manager? A strategic mindset. Understanding of the market and the customer. Creativity, yes that too. But there is something…

The Founder’s Paradox: How to Know When to Change Course and When To Keep Going
July 16, 2019

The Founder’s Paradox: How to Know When to Change Course and When To Keep Going

I love the adventure of travel. I am always looking to see and learn something new about a place and the people who live there. Right now, I am writing this from Italy…

How to Create a Digital Advertising Roadmap
July 9, 2019

How to Create a Digital Advertising Roadmap

Grab some candles and put on your party hat. There is a birthday to celebrate. The banner ad turns 25 this year — the first online ad went live on hotwired.com in 1994.…

Why This Company Never Asks the Same Interview Question Twice
July 8, 2019

Why This Company Never Asks the Same Interview Question Twice

I have a few questions for you. “Can you tell me about yourself? What are your strengths and weaknesses? Why are you interested in our company?” If you are interviewing…

Mentors Are Going Extinct — But We Need Them More Than Ever
July 2, 2019

Mentors Are Going Extinct — But We Need Them More Than Ever

Real mentors are hard to find — but we need expert guidance now more than ever in today’s uncertain world. Learn how to lead by example.

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