Brian de Haaff
VentureBeat
Menlo Park, CA, United States
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Dear public company CFO
Aha CEO Brian de Haaff pens an open letter to public companies that are bullying providers to accept unfair payment arrangements → Read More
Dear public company CFO
Aha CEO Brian de Haaff pens an open letter to public companies that are bullying providers to accept unfair payment arrangements → Read More
This One Word Will Make You Feel In Control of Your Priorities
A simple change can realign your whole perspective. → Read More
How to Make Truly Great Things Happen at the Office
"Perfect moments" are attainable — and they're essential for growth. → Read More
5 Benefits of Doing Rewarding Work
Working on something that matters to you may even help you live longer. → Read More
A Lesson for Leaders — If You Do Something Wrong, Say Sorry
Bosses should never underestimate the power of a heartfelt apology. → Read More
Why You Need More Laughter in Your Work Day
Making laughter a priority can make you more productive and less stressed. → Read More
Why this CEO stopped calling his company a startup
It's time to rethink the definition of "startup." Here are some metrics to help you gauge when your company is no longer a startup. → Read More
How to Deal with a Boss Who Shoots Down New Ideas
Aha! co-founder and CEO Brian de Haaff explains what to do when your boss seems to always shoot down your ideas. → Read More
Two Words Your Boss Should Never, Ever Say
Aha! co-founder and CEO Brian de Haaff on why the words "care less" can be so damaging to your career. → Read More
How to Convince Your Boss to Let You Work Remotely
Aha! co-founder and CEO Brian de Haaff explains the benefits of remote work. → Read More
Why this founder sets aside 1 day a week to daydream
Do you make time to daydream? You might want to start. Researchers at the Georgia Institute of Technology say that that doing so is actually an indicator of your brain’s efficiency, creativity, and intelligence. → Read More
4 Reasons to Stop Being "Nice" at Work
Stop worrying about being so nice at work. Focus instead on being honest and direct — delivered with kindness. → Read More
I'm a startup CEO — here are 8 lessons critical to success I've already started teaching my kids
The values and traits that will make kids better human beings — integrity, grit, empathy, and teamwork — are integral to almost any role. → Read More
3 science-backed ways to make your stressful job more bearable
Research reveals a simple tactic that can help reduce stress. → Read More
3 Companies You Should Emulate If You Want to Bootstrap Your Business
Why it's okay to say 'no' to venture capital money. → Read More
It's Not Just Business, It's Personal: How Love Can Create a More Successful Company
Love is the surprising emotion that leaders can no longer afford to ignore. → Read More
Brian de Haaff
Brian de Haaff Co-founder and CEO of Aha! — the world's #1 roadmap software Brian de Haaff seeks business and wilderness adventure. He is the co-founder and CEO of Aha! — the world’s #1 product roadmap software — and the author of Lovability. His two previous startups were acquired by well-known public companies. Brian writes and speaks about product and company growth and the adventure of… → Read More
Do You Love Your Co-Workers?
What? Love and business? Yep. It is a concept I explain in Lovability, my new book — it means building a product that customers love and a business where... → Read More
Email BCC is a 'little bit of evil' — so stop using it
The author argues that BCC is an obsolete method from the days of carbon paper, and it harms confidence, creates distraction, and disrupts relationships. → Read More