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Aha! Donates $127,093 to Support Those Most In Need
January 21, 2020
Aha! Donates $127,093 to Support Those Most In Need

In 2020 we gave more than $120,000 to community-based nonprofits through our Aha! Cares program. Learn how our financial commitment supported those in need.

Strategic roadmaps: Vision vs. strategy vs. roadmap
January 14, 2020
Strategic roadmaps: Vision vs. strategy vs. roadmap

Roadmaps are beautiful. But a roadmap is still just a visualization. Learn why you need to have a vision and strategy behind the plan.

Just Launched! — New Workspaces for IT, Project Management, Services, and Business Teams
January 8, 2020
Just Launched! — New Workspaces for IT, Project Management, Services, and Business Teams

We started Aha! in 2013 because we wanted to help companies build what customers love and be happy doing it. Product teams were the beginning, but we quickly discovered…

The Top 10 Most-Loved Products Have This in Common
January 7, 2020
The Top 10 Most-Loved Products Have This in Common

What products do you love? How about one you truly adore? I ask every person who joins Aha! these two questions during onboarding and most people can only come up with a…

Product manager vs. product owner vs. project manager
December 18, 2019
Product manager vs. product owner vs. project manager

Product managers define the “what,” product owners the “how,” and project managers the “when.” Explore these nuanced product roles.

The Founder’s Paradox: How to Create Good Anxiety
December 17, 2019
The Founder’s Paradox: How to Create Good Anxiety

Any adventure worth taking involves a bit of risk. Because part of the thrill of doing something new is the knowledge that it has not been done before. For a company…

What does team spirit look like when you only see your co-workers twice a year?
December 10, 2019
What does team spirit look like when you only see your co-workers twice a year?

Team spirit. In theory, it refers to a positive company culture. But many companies treat it more like recruiting lip service than a value to actively foster. It has…

Showcase Your 2019 Product Management Success With These 4 Reports
December 3, 2019
Showcase Your 2019 Product Management Success With These 4 Reports

It creeps up on you and then it is over. The end of the year is in the distance, you achieve a major release, and then everyone looks ahead. What will 2020 bring? But…

The One Sign Your Company Is Growing Too Fast
November 25, 2019
The One Sign Your Company Is Growing Too Fast

What is the most important characteristic of a company founder? Perhaps a visionary mind, bold spirit, or strong work ethic. There is no single answer. But I believe…

How to Get Executive Buy-In by Creating a Compelling Business Case
November 19, 2019
How to Get Executive Buy-In by Creating a Compelling Business Case

If you are a product manager, you know how challenging it is to get leadership buy-in for a big new investment. But to build what customers really need, you must be able…

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