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The Founder’s Paradox: How to Say No When Big Customers Say Yes
September 6, 2018
The Founder’s Paradox: How to Say No When Big Customers Say Yes

It is harder to say “no” than it is to say “yes.” This is not just my opinion. There is significant research devoted to this concept. Acquiescence bias, social…

Aha! Wins “Best Enterprise-Level SaaS Product” in 2018 SaaS Awards
September 4, 2018
Aha! Wins “Best Enterprise-Level SaaS Product” in 2018 SaaS Awards

“Today’s customers are demanding better experiences.” This was the essence of a blog post I recently wrote about enterprise transformation. To create real value,…

The Product Manager vs. the Sales Manager
August 27, 2018
The Product Manager vs. the Sales Manager

“If we add this feature, we can close the biggest deal of the quarter,” says the sales manager. “But that feature is not important to the majority of our customers. And…

How Should I Present My Roadmap to the Executive Team?
August 23, 2018
How Should I Present My Roadmap to the Executive Team?

Have you ever given a roadmap presentation that felt more like an interrogation? Learn how to effectively present your product roadmap to the executive team.

Why This CEO Gives Every Single Team Member Homework
August 21, 2018
Why This CEO Gives Every Single Team Member Homework

Homework? Yes, you read that correctly. As the co-founder and CEO, I give homework to every single person at Aha! Twice a year, to be specific. And while you might think…

Go Inside the Aha! Offices — From California to South Africa
August 20, 2018
Go Inside the Aha! Offices — From California to South Africa

At Aha! we believe great work is about effort and achievement, not where you do it from. Take a peek inside Aha! home offices all over the world.

Aha! Ranks #143 on the Inc. 5000 List of Fastest-Growing Private Companies
August 15, 2018
Aha! Ranks #143 on the Inc. 5000 List of Fastest-Growing Private Companies

Aha! was named #143 in terms of revenue growth among all companies and #13 among our software peers in Inc. magazine’s 37th annual Inc. 5000 list.

How We Build Meaningful Connections With Our Remote Team
August 14, 2018
How We Build Meaningful Connections With Our Remote Team

Aha! is a fully remote company. Learn how we promote a sense of belonging and stay well-connected across multiple countries and continents.

The Founder’s Paradox: How to Reject Work/Life Balance and Still Have a Happy Team
August 13, 2018
The Founder’s Paradox: How to Reject Work/Life Balance and Still Have a Happy Team

I reject work/life balance. I always have. But some people find this hard to understand at first, which is why I share my perspective on the topic fairly often. So, it…

Help! My Company Does Not Understand Product Management
August 7, 2018
Help! My Company Does Not Understand Product Management

Some company executives still do not value product management. Take this 4-step approach to show company leaders the importance of great product management and product…

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