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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3 Habits of Highly Successful Entrepreneurs
August 14, 2015
3 Habits of Highly Successful Entrepreneurs

I have worked with some of Silicon Valley’s best entrepreneurs and unfortunately some dismal ones too. Because we are all part of the Software Revolution, the Valley…

How Exceptional Leaders Push Star Performers Out the Door
August 3, 2015
How Exceptional Leaders Push Star Performers Out the Door

I once managed a guy named Tim (name changed). His work was strong and I considered him a key player on our team. But I noticed shortly after his two-year review that he…

How Confident Product Managers Deal With Failure
July 29, 2015
How Confident Product Managers Deal With Failure

No product manager is perfect. Read how to pick yourself up after mistakes and make a confident comeback.

What Makes a Company Culture Great?
July 27, 2015
What Makes a Company Culture Great?

Culture. It is probably a term you hear often — and I believe that it is one worth discussing. Clearly, we want more than just a job — we want more control over how and…

This Product Manager Feared Customers
July 21, 2015
This Product Manager Feared Customers

Susan landed her dream job — she was a Sr. Product Manager at a fast-growing company. I knew here well. She got to work with brilliant people every day, building an…