Just how fast can a product roadmapping software company with no VC funding, no offices, and no salespeople grow? Pretty darn fast. 2,871 percent, to be precise. That is the percentage growth rate of Aha! since 2014 — a tremendous accomplishment for our team. We are especially happy to see our success showcased on the prestigious Inc. 5000 list.
I have always been a striver. From a very early age, I would set goals and hold myself accountable for reaching them. This is how I became the first person in my family to graduate college. (And why I cheer so hard for my Michigan Wolverines.) Read more…
“Which file do you want me to look at first? Is this the latest mockup?” The last thing you want when collaborating with your team is uncertainty. And no one wants to waste time hunting for files or wondering which version to use. There must be a better way.
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I was 10 years old when I first played the bass. From that first note, I was hooked. I would get home from school and practice for hours. I would play well into the night (or at least until my family asked me to stop so they could get some sleep). Eventually, I found other musicians to play with, occasionally jamming at local venues — funk, jazz, rock, metal, you name it. Read more…
“Why?” This is the most important question for any product manager. Asking it helps you understand what customers want, set a winning strategy, and prioritize the most important features. Answering it helps the team connect their work to the big picture.
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We imagined a world of lovable software created by happy product builders. That is why we founded Aha! in 2013. And our growth was amazingly swift from the start. But we purposefully never shared the actual number of companies we serve and our revenue. Create value first — people will take notice. Read more…
Product managers are busy people who are always on the go. Your days are packed — in and out of meetings, status updates with the team, and talking with customers. You need to be able to track progress against your product plans quickly, no matter where you are. How do we know this? We are product managers too. Read more…
Art is important to me. Drawing, writing, graphic art, computer art — I have always enjoyed creating. But games were always my favorite. I started making my own games when I was in grade school. Once I did, programming became a major form of self-expression. I would write programs and share them with my friends. Read more…
It is roadmap showtime. You have set your strategy, reviewed customer ideas, and detailed features. Your boss loves what you did and wants you to present the product plan to the entire leadership team — tomorrow. Cold sweat. Speaking in front of management can be stressful. And creating an executive-level deck takes time.
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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 the software industry. Read more…
There are unsung heroes working in our midst. These folks do important work but are not often recognized for it — if you are an Aha! Billing Administrator, thank you. The work you do in adding new users and setting permissions ensures everyone in your organization has the right access to your product management software. Today’s update will make your life a little bit easier. Read more…
More than 27 million developers have used GitHub to create 80 million source code repositories. Clearly, this is one of the most popular software development platforms available. Our new integration dramatically improves how Aha! connects with GitHub — so that product managers can work seamlessly with engineering teams to build something amazing.
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When I was 15 years old, I became a bit obsessed with Jones Soda. If you are not familiar, it is a quirky beverage company that offers unique drink flavors in a cool glass bottle. But what really captivated me were the labels, which featured photos sent in by real-life customers. Though I could not articulate why at the time, I was inspired. Read more…
Product managers have all the answers, right? Well, maybe not always. Sometimes you need a little visual aid to help explain, interpret, and deliver insights on those important product questions — which means you need to be able to find the right data to build reports quickly.
“Ship often.” Most product teams want to deliver frequent updates to customers. Our team at Aha! continuously deploys code (after it has been tested) and delivers at least one meaningful new feature nearly every week. Of course, more customer delight means more features to track. Read more…