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 Deal With People Who Tell You It Cannot Be Done
March 14, 2018
The Founder’s Paradox: How To Deal With People Who Tell You It Cannot Be Done

The brother of a friend — I had spoken with him in the past and he was thoughtful. Plus, I knew he was an experienced product manager who had built a number of important…

Is Your Company Ready for a Data Transformation?
March 13, 2018
Is Your Company Ready for a Data Transformation?

“Today’s customers want more.” You have been reading this a lot lately — especially from me. Customers want a personalized experience and want it delivered fast. Many…

How to Spy on Your Team
March 12, 2018
How to Spy on Your Team

The corporate spies are out there. Monitoring emails. Tracking phone calls. Even peeking into your computer. What is this covert operation? It is the company — the one…

6 Questions to Ask If You Want to Grow Into a Leadership Role
March 7, 2018
6 Questions to Ask If You Want to Grow Into a Leadership Role

Difficult work is often the most rewarding. This is especially true for those in leadership roles. I am incredibly proud of our software and the high-growth business we…

What Does Digital Transformation Really Mean?
March 6, 2018
What Does Digital Transformation Really Mean?

Yes, it is true. I did recently write that I do not believe in digital transformation. Foolish? Maybe. But my point was a bit more nuanced. Improving technology and…

Product Managers Are Smarter Than a Spreadsheet
March 5, 2018
Product Managers Are Smarter Than a Spreadsheet

Does greatness come from a spreadsheet? Probably not if you are a product manager. Yet many are attempting to do so at this very moment — using a spreadsheet to manage…

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