"I'd tell the interviewer that I'd start off with clarifying the question to make sure I understand it correctly (see 1 below). Then, I'd tell the interviewer my approach to make sure they know what to expect as I talk through. Approach would start with discussing the mission and connecting a north star metric (NSM) to the mission, then discuss key product metrics that are inputs towards NSM. If there's time at the end and if the interviewer wants to go down this path, we should also talk about t"
Michelle D. - "I'd tell the interviewer that I'd start off with clarifying the question to make sure I understand it correctly (see 1 below). Then, I'd tell the interviewer my approach to make sure they know what to expect as I talk through. Approach would start with discussing the mission and connecting a north star metric (NSM) to the mission, then discuss key product metrics that are inputs towards NSM. If there's time at the end and if the interviewer wants to go down this path, we should also talk about t"See full answer
"Clarify:
User experience improvements or revenue based improvements for the company? (Assumed UX)
Can it be hardware or must it be software? (assumed I have the choice)
Position:
My favorite product is Airbnb. It's an app that let's people list their home for short term rental and then let's guests book those homes (or rooms) to stay in. It's used primarily for vacations but people all over the world now use it for business or even longer term stays. It's idea was pretty revolutionary a"
Joel A. - "Clarify:
User experience improvements or revenue based improvements for the company? (Assumed UX)
Can it be hardware or must it be software? (assumed I have the choice)
Position:
My favorite product is Airbnb. It's an app that let's people list their home for short term rental and then let's guests book those homes (or rooms) to stay in. It's used primarily for vacations but people all over the world now use it for business or even longer term stays. It's idea was pretty revolutionary a"See full answer
"The interviewer focused on the data models and steered the conversation there from the beginning. He had a specific design in mind and I just wasn't hitting it. He also wanted details on how I would implement the logic for splitting users into variants. I would recommend reading the LinkedIn blog on their AB Test system design."
Anonymous Kingfisher - "The interviewer focused on the data models and steered the conversation there from the beginning. He had a specific design in mind and I just wasn't hitting it. He also wanted details on how I would implement the logic for splitting users into variants. I would recommend reading the LinkedIn blog on their AB Test system design."See full answer
"What‘s the goal of increasing Spotify’s premium subscribers? - To monetize and get more premium subscribers
Users: Target users could potentially fall in 3 categories
1) Users who are interested in paying a premium price for great curated playlists
2) Users who are interested in listening to music but not willing to pay a price
Targeting #1
Pain points:
1) As a user I wouldn’t want to subscribe to something w/o being listening to the playlists
2) If I do subscribe I would like to receiv"
Anuradha T. - "What‘s the goal of increasing Spotify’s premium subscribers? - To monetize and get more premium subscribers
Users: Target users could potentially fall in 3 categories
1) Users who are interested in paying a premium price for great curated playlists
2) Users who are interested in listening to music but not willing to pay a price
Targeting #1
Pain points:
1) As a user I wouldn’t want to subscribe to something w/o being listening to the playlists
2) If I do subscribe I would like to receiv"See full answer
"Clarifying questions
Why is this company interested in building a vending machine for disabled people?
We're a vending machine company who has recently learned that disabled people have a lot of trouble using our machines. We want to change that.
What is the main metric this company is trying to drive?
Machine usage
Is there a specific kind of disability we are interested in targeting? Blind, amputees etc.
Blind/vision impaired people
Is there a specific type"
William W. - "Clarifying questions
Why is this company interested in building a vending machine for disabled people?
We're a vending machine company who has recently learned that disabled people have a lot of trouble using our machines. We want to change that.
What is the main metric this company is trying to drive?
Machine usage
Is there a specific kind of disability we are interested in targeting? Blind, amputees etc.
Blind/vision impaired people
Is there a specific type"See full answer
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