July 8, 2025
The best product managers ask customers for their money
A product is only real when someone is willing to pay. This blog explores how to lead early customer conversations by staying grounded in current value and asking for real…
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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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June 10, 2025
The future of product development is less agile
Will AI-aided product development force teams back to a more waterfall approach? Aha! CEO Brian de Haaff says it is time to be less agile to build better products.
Can product managers be replaced by AI?
Can AI really replace PMs? Not so fast. Human-centric skills increase the value of product management in this next generation of AI-driven software development.
I think you should ask customers harder questions
Document best practices for product discovery so anyone on the team can approach user and customer interviews with confidence.
Introducing Aha! Discovery — the new way to manage customer interviews
Learn more about the latest tool for product builders — Aha! Discovery. It is the new way to manage customer interviews, uncover key product insights, and link them to…
6 product discovery skills you need right now
Product teams need to have real conviction about the choices they make, which requires deep skill in the following areas: market assessment, competitive position,…
The software revolution, part II: AI agents are writing the code
AI is rewriting the rules of software development. Learn how product teams must adapt and why strategic decision-making matters more than ever.
Stop listening and speak first in meetings
These five tactics will help you gain the confidence to speak up in meetings. Presenting your views strategically helps you raise your visibility at work, build trust…
The secret exec battle behind RTO mandates
If your company has announced an RTO mandate or you sense one percolating, you are likely wondering how you got here. Remote work reversals are management challenges…
I am never too busy for you
Super busy? Calendar overload? Brian de Haaff, Aha! co-founder and CEO, shares four questions leaders can use to prioritize the most impactful work and engage deeply with…
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