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Forbes Names Aha! as One of America’s Best Startup Employers
March 28, 2022
Forbes Names Aha! as One of America’s Best Startup Employers

We are honored to share that Aha! made Forbes' list of America's best startup employers in 2022 — for the third consecutive year.

Did Everyone Deserve a 10 Percent Raise?
March 22, 2022
Did Everyone Deserve a 10 Percent Raise?

One way that we celebrate the Aha! team’s performance is through profit-sharing twice a year. Because we are a 100 percent bootstrapped software company, we can reward…

Why this high-growth tech company pays profit sharing
March 15, 2022
Why this high-growth tech company pays profit sharing

Profit sharing is far better than commission structures that reward only a few. It benefits recruitment, job satisfaction, and engagement.

6 surprising benefits of being bootstrapped
March 14, 2022
6 surprising benefits of being bootstrapped

Bootstrapped companies typically have less waste and overhead. The benefits of bootstrapping also include greater depth of knowledge, less distractions, more creative…

Aha! Surpasses $100 Million in Annual Recurring Revenue
March 8, 2022
Aha! Surpasses $100 Million in Annual Recurring Revenue

Aha! surpasses $100 million in annual recurring revenue, following years of strong growth and profitability. Our journey proves it is possible to build a bootstrapped,…

Introducing Aha! Create — Your New Digital Notebook
March 8, 2022
Introducing Aha! Create — Your New Digital Notebook

Building something new is about problem solving and creativity. From jotting down thoughts to documenting meeting notes, you probably use a mix of physical notebooks,…

Aha! Introduces New European Union (EU) Data Center
March 8, 2022
Aha! Introduces New European Union (EU) Data Center

Aha! offers product development teams in the European Union the option to choose a regional data center. Find out more about the EU data center.

7 Product Managers Share Their Productivity Tips
March 4, 2022
7 Product Managers Share Their Productivity Tips

Product managers are experts at finding ways to work better to reach goals faster. Read seven time management tips for product managers from the Aha! product experts.

Are Product Managers Ready for Value-Based Product Development?
February 15, 2022
Are Product Managers Ready for Value-Based Product Development?

Learn how product teams estimate the value of new functionality, track progress through the product development engine, and measure the actual worth in production.

How To Build Excitement for a Startup When People Are Skeptical
February 7, 2022
How To Build Excitement for a Startup When People Are Skeptical

How to convince people to buy your product and join your startup? Here are a few tips: Distill your insight. Share your vision. Answer counterarguments. Be transparent.…

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