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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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Building Features vs. Solving Problems
September 27, 2022
Building Features vs. Solving Problems

Solving problems or building technology and features? Over time product development teams can drift away from the high-level customer need and focus on the “feature set.”…

Slalom Joins the Aha! Partner Program
September 19, 2022
Slalom Joins the Aha! Partner Program

Meet the newest addition to the Aha! Partner program — Slalom, a global consulting firm. Aha! partners help customers successfully use Aha! software and prepare for what…

5 major trends shaping the future of product development
September 12, 2022
5 major trends shaping the future of product development

Product teams are doing more than building products. Today, the scope is much broader. There is not a single action that will define the future of product development,…

What Did We Learn From Tech's Summer of Pain?
September 1, 2022
What Did We Learn From Tech's Summer of Pain?

Layoffs, hiring freezes, rescinded offers — now rumors of slashed annual bonuses. 2022 was a summer of pain for many folks in tech. What learnings are there to help us…

This Is Why You Should Not Accept Unlimited PTO
August 22, 2022
This Is Why You Should Not Accept Unlimited PTO

The longest-running reports related to employee benefits shared that while 99 percent of U.S. employers offer paid leave, only six percent offer an unlimited policy. But…

5 Rules of the Top Product Development Teams
August 16, 2022
5 Rules of the Top Product Development Teams

The best product development teams are made up of exceptional cross-functional contributors working together to create value for customers and the business. If you want…

Great Teammate vs. Great Boss
August 12, 2022
Great Teammate vs. Great Boss

Great individual contributors can grow into great bosses. Here are some additional skills to focus on to excel as a manager.

The Real Challenge With Product Operations
August 9, 2022
The Real Challenge With Product Operations

Product operations typically has very little decision-making authority in the product development process. Streamlining processes, optimizing workflows, and choosing the…

Product Management vs. Product Operations
July 25, 2022
Product Management vs. Product Operations

Product management centers on delivering value to customers. Product operations can help large teams with complex portfolios get this done more effectively. Learn the…

6 Characteristics of the Best Bootstrapped Businesses
July 19, 2022
6 Characteristics of the Best Bootstrapped Businesses

Founding and running a startup takes courage and conviction. Bootstrapping is a mindset that can also serve as an operating model for sustainable growth. These are the…

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