From our CEO

Uncensored advice about product development and building a high-growth software company from Brian de Haaff, co-founder and CEO at Aha!

Collection884 articles
Aha! Named 2018 CODiE Award Finalist
June 29, 2018
Aha! Named 2018 CODiE Award Finalist

We are proud of what we have built at Aha! — and people have started to take notice. Today I am thrilled to share that we have received more recognition from our peers in…

Aha! Cares: 5 Ways Our Remote Team Volunteers Together
June 27, 2018
Aha! Cares: 5 Ways Our Remote Team Volunteers Together

What is your favorite memory from the past year? This is a question we ask every Aha! teammate on their work anniversary. (Or “Aha!-niversary,” as we like to call it.)…

6 Questions to Ask in an Interview for a Remote Job
June 19, 2018
6 Questions to Ask in an Interview for a Remote Job

I believe in remote work. Big shock, right? But I have a secret — it is actually not a deep passion point for me. You do not find me on the speaker circuit pushing the…

The Founder’s Paradox: How to Promote for Achievement and Not Tenure
June 13, 2018
The Founder’s Paradox: How to Promote for Achievement and Not Tenure

The word “promote” is interesting in a subtle way. It can mean different things depending on the context. Advancing in rank or placement. Contributing to growth or…

The Founder’s Paradox: How to Sell When You Have No Salespeople
June 7, 2018
The Founder’s Paradox: How to Sell When You Have No Salespeople

“Hi there, this is Fred from X!7ZO…” So glad I answered the phone because I cannot wait to be sold to, thought no one ever. But when you walk into a store, browse a…

5 Signs a Product Manager Is Operating in the Dark
June 4, 2018
5 Signs a Product Manager Is Operating in the Dark

Do you like scavenger hunts? Searching all over can be a fun game for kids. But when it comes to product management — well, hunting for clues to understand what is…

How This CEO Prioritizes Employee Joy
May 30, 2018
How This CEO Prioritizes Employee Joy

Last December, I met up with a group of awesome people in Laguna Beach, CA. We ran along the beach together. Shared personal stories that made us laugh and cry. Ate some…

Aha! Named One of the Best Places to Work by Inc.
May 23, 2018
Aha! Named One of the Best Places to Work by Inc.

I recently shared some good news with you — Aha! was named Company of the Year in the Stevie Awards’ 2018 American Business Awards. I also shared that this recognition…

Why You Need a Strategic IT Roadmap
May 22, 2018
Why You Need a Strategic IT Roadmap

“IT manages technology and projects — not customer experiences.” Have you heard this before? Not lately, I hope. Most companies are taking on major initiatives to focus…

How Office Workers Are (Accidentally) Bullying Remote Workers
May 21, 2018
How Office Workers Are (Accidentally) Bullying Remote Workers

Bullies are easy to despise. Loud. Blustering. Obnoxious. Willing to do or say anything to get their way. Especially in movies, these heels are easy to root against and…

See more collections

View more