Leadership

Set a clear strategy for company and product success so you stay grounded in what you want to achieve. Find practical advice on goal-setting, cross-functional planning, prioritization, and leadership.

The 10 Main Components of a Business Model
August 1, 2017
The 10 Main Components of a Business Model

A good business lays out a clear path for building something meaningful. Read about the 10 main components your business model should include.

How Not to Scale Your Startup
July 6, 2017
How Not to Scale Your Startup

Companies that grow in a sustainable way put people and value first. Learn our guidelines for when to scale your startup.

Why This CEO Says “No” to Venture Capital
May 9, 2017
Why This CEO Says “No” to Venture Capital

Can you really build a profitable business without venture capital? Find out why Aha! said no to venture capital and what we have gained from bootstrapping.

7 Components of Your Complete Product Experience
April 27, 2017
7 Components of Your Complete Product Experience

“What is your product, really?” If you work for a technology company, you might think of it as the item you directly sell, the software that you ship, or the basic…

The 10 building blocks of lovability
April 26, 2017
The 10 building blocks of lovability

Rave reviews are unusual. For good reason. This kind of adulation is only reserved for the truly outstanding. Even artists who refine their craft for years may not be…

Love vs. Despise: A Tale of Two Companies
April 18, 2017
Love vs. Despise: A Tale of Two Companies

It was the best of companies, it was the worst of companies. One built something that the people loved. It poured energy into delighting customers. Eventually, it was…

It Is Time for the Minimum Lovable Product
April 5, 2017
It Is Time for the Minimum Lovable Product

Would you ever eat a can of cat food? Under the right conditions, perhaps. On a dare or if you were hungry enough with nothing else to reach for. But cat food is created…

You Are An Executive (You Just Don't Know It Yet)
February 9, 2017
You Are An Executive (You Just Don't Know It Yet)

She said I had an “executive presence.” This was coming from the VP of a product team I worked on early in my career. And she told me I only needed to speak up a bit more…