Do what VCs say you should not
Venture capital is so intertwined with new software startups that we forget how many of the best-known and most successful businesses started out bootstrapped. Founders…
Leadership
Set a clear strategy for company and product success so you stay grounded in what you want to achieve. Find practical advice on goal-setting, cross-functional planning, prioritization, and leadership.
Should I do another live event?
More than 40,000 people subscribed to The Startup Adventure newsletter after Aha! co-founder and CEO Brian de Haaff's first edition in January 2023. One year and nearing…
Do startups really need vice presidents?
Many startup advisors and VC investors suggest that hiring executives roles super early, such as vice presidents, is necessary to help "scale" a high-growth SaaS…
Does stakeholder alignment really matter?
Stakeholder alignment is like a form of diplomacy. Here are best practices for product managers: internalize business needs, share your strategic roadmap, and build the…
Does your life roadmap matter when the world is bleak?
Every successful company has a roadmap. So why not people too? There are 4 steps to creating a life roadmap: Discover your “why," decide your “when,” document your…
Goodbye to Twitter (for now)
The promotion of hate normalizes it and leads to more hate. This is why Aha! can no longer support or engage with X, the social platform formerly known as Twitter. We…
Why I am still burned out on burnout
Most new companies and new products fail. You have to believe deeply in your vision of the future — that what it is you are working towards is meaningful enough to…
How to set your 2024 product strategy
Ready to set strategy and plan your 2024 product roadmap? These are the areas of focus that will guide any product manager towards success. It starts with developing a…
