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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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Stop hiding behind the webcam — get on video
January 28, 2022
Stop hiding behind the webcam — get on video

Virtual meetings are important times of connection for remote teams. Do not minimize the time by turning your webcam off.

What does it actually mean to be bootstrapped?
January 18, 2022
What does it actually mean to be bootstrapped?

Bootstrapping is more than just how a business is funded. Bootstrapped companies and teams follow an operating philosophy that enables independent and efficient…

Make 2022 the Year You Reclaim Your Joy at Work
January 11, 2022
Make 2022 the Year You Reclaim Your Joy at Work

If you are unhappy with your current situation at work, you have the power to regain your joy. Read on to discover how to reframe your mindset and feel happy at work…

How To Do What You Think Is Right When Everyone Disagrees
January 10, 2022
How To Do What You Think Is Right When Everyone Disagrees

While there will be times when many people disagree with you, it does not always mean that you are wrong. Here is how to approach these conversations strategically while…

7 Essential Stages of Product Development
January 3, 2022
7 Essential Stages of Product Development

Product development is more than how something gets built. It encompasses everything from capturing a raw concept to understanding why customers love (or do not love)…

The 12 Most Important Blog Posts From Aha! This Year
December 28, 2021
The 12 Most Important Blog Posts From Aha! This Year

Twelve of the most popular blog posts from the Aha! blog in 2021. Product development teams, leadership best practices, and practical advice for work.

How To Tell Someone What They Do Not Want To Hear
December 27, 2021
How To Tell Someone What They Do Not Want To Hear

It is only natural that we hesitate when we need to tell someone what they do not want to hear. So when you do need to tell a teammate something that you know they will…

Aha! commits $400,000 to charitable giving in 2022
December 20, 2021
Aha! commits $400,000 to charitable giving in 2022

Learn about the history of our philanthropic giving program Aha! Cares and the nonprofit organizations that are receiving funding in 2022.

Why Product Launches Fail (And How To Fix Yours)
December 14, 2021
Why Product Launches Fail (And How To Fix Yours)

8 reasons that most product launches fail. Find out how to fix via strategic planning and coordinated work across teams that results in delivering real value — to…

How To Determine During Your Interview If a Company Lives Their Values
December 13, 2021
How To Determine During Your Interview If a Company Lives Their Values

Your job interview is the perfect opportunity to evaluate whether a company lives their values. Here is how to ask the right questions.

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