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  • Lyft logoAsked at Lyft 

    "Potential ad creators: Brands Drivers Travel services. Goal: To create a revenue stream. Acquire new users? To potentially develop new products? For now, lets focus on generating revenue as the goal. Potential ad products: Ads from brands you can watch while you are riding. Most riders dont look at the app while riding but we can provide them incentives like 5% off next ride if they watch ads the whole ride and pay it via ad revenue. Drivers can pay Lyft to be matched more w"

    M N. - "Potential ad creators: Brands Drivers Travel services. Goal: To create a revenue stream. Acquire new users? To potentially develop new products? For now, lets focus on generating revenue as the goal. Potential ad products: Ads from brands you can watch while you are riding. Most riders dont look at the app while riding but we can provide them incentives like 5% off next ride if they watch ads the whole ride and pay it via ad revenue. Drivers can pay Lyft to be matched more w"See full answer

    Concept
    Product Design
  • Adobe logoAsked at Adobe 
    +9

    "from typing import List def traprainwater(height: List[int]) -> int: if not height: return 0 l, r = 0, len(height) - 1 leftMax, rightMax = height[l], height[r] res = 0 while l < r: if leftMax < rightMax: l += 1 leftMax = max(leftMax, height[l]) res += leftMax - height[l] else: r -= 1 rightMax = max(rightMax, height[r]) "

    Anonymous Roadrunner - "from typing import List def traprainwater(height: List[int]) -> int: if not height: return 0 l, r = 0, len(height) - 1 leftMax, rightMax = height[l], height[r] res = 0 while l < r: if leftMax < rightMax: l += 1 leftMax = max(leftMax, height[l]) res += leftMax - height[l] else: r -= 1 rightMax = max(rightMax, height[r]) "See full answer

    Software Engineer
    Data Structures & Algorithms
    +4 more
  • Spotify logoAsked at Spotify 
    Video answer for 'Critique the Spotify app.'

    "Problem & Users What is the primary problem the App is trying to solve? Who is the primary user for the App? What is the core value proposition and what business model does it employ to serve the value? What are the business goals the app is trying to achieve and how effective is their strategy Structure Is the purpose of the app clearly conveyed? How is the overall use of space? Is there enough negative space? How does the Information Architecture help users accomplish de"

    Ben G. - "Problem & Users What is the primary problem the App is trying to solve? Who is the primary user for the App? What is the core value proposition and what business model does it employ to serve the value? What are the business goals the app is trying to achieve and how effective is their strategy Structure Is the purpose of the app clearly conveyed? How is the overall use of space? Is there enough negative space? How does the Information Architecture help users accomplish de"See full answer

    Product Designer
    App Critique
    +1 more
  • LinkedIn logoAsked at LinkedIn 

    "I will teach the user to use the application in a simple and objective way"

    Hamilton D. - "I will teach the user to use the application in a simple and objective way"See full answer

    Product Design
    System Design
  • Adobe logoAsked at Adobe 
    +1

    "static boolean sudokuSolve(char board) { return sudokuSolve(board, 0, 0); } static boolean sudokuSolve(char board, int r, int c) { if(c>=board[0].length) { r=r+1; c=0; } if(r>=board.length) return true; if(boardr=='.') { for(int num=1; num<=9; num++) { boardr=(char)('0' + num); if(isValidPosition(board, r, c)) { if(sudokuSolve(board, r, c+1)) return true; } boardr='.'; } } else { return sudokuSolve(board, r, c+1); } return false; } static boolean isValidPosition(char b"

    Divya R. - "static boolean sudokuSolve(char board) { return sudokuSolve(board, 0, 0); } static boolean sudokuSolve(char board, int r, int c) { if(c>=board[0].length) { r=r+1; c=0; } if(r>=board.length) return true; if(boardr=='.') { for(int num=1; num<=9; num++) { boardr=(char)('0' + num); if(isValidPosition(board, r, c)) { if(sudokuSolve(board, r, c+1)) return true; } boardr='.'; } } else { return sudokuSolve(board, r, c+1); } return false; } static boolean isValidPosition(char b"See full answer

    Software Engineer
    Data Structures & Algorithms
    +4 more
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  • "UX is the foundation of any successful product. It ensures a smooth and intuitive user experience, which is essential for user adoption and engagement. While UI adds the visual polish, it's built upon that strong UX foundation. In my design process, I prioritize crafting a user-centered experience with clear information architecture and interaction flows. Then, I layer on a visually appealing UI that complements and enhances the UX."

    Oluwasesan O. - "UX is the foundation of any successful product. It ensures a smooth and intuitive user experience, which is essential for user adoption and engagement. While UI adds the visual polish, it's built upon that strong UX foundation. In my design process, I prioritize crafting a user-centered experience with clear information architecture and interaction flows. Then, I layer on a visually appealing UI that complements and enhances the UX."See full answer

    Product Designer
    Behavioral
  • Snap logoAsked at Snap 
    Machine Learning Engineer
    Concept
  • "I would take the following approach: Define what acquisition of a merchant means - It could be a few of these actions - 1. Merchant provides their email/phone number to shopify, 2. They create a store 3. they sign up for a subscription Second we need to establish the method we are using to acquire new merchants Assumption - it is paid advertising on IG and FB given that's one of the ways of acquiring audience on these platforms and is easy to track. Other approach could be social"

    Anhul C. - "I would take the following approach: Define what acquisition of a merchant means - It could be a few of these actions - 1. Merchant provides their email/phone number to shopify, 2. They create a store 3. they sign up for a subscription Second we need to establish the method we are using to acquire new merchants Assumption - it is paid advertising on IG and FB given that's one of the ways of acquiring audience on these platforms and is easy to track. Other approach could be social"See full answer

    Analytical
  • PayPal logoAsked at PayPal 

    "This is one of the core behavioral questions that you should expect to cover in any interview. In particular, it asks you to justify why you want to work at a specific company that you've applied for. There's no right answer for this, however we do recommend you list at least three distinct reasons. Here's an example of what you might say: > Great question! There's so many reasons, but I'll keep it to my top three.I love how intricate and delicate the payments space is and I want to work in this"

    Exponent - "This is one of the core behavioral questions that you should expect to cover in any interview. In particular, it asks you to justify why you want to work at a specific company that you've applied for. There's no right answer for this, however we do recommend you list at least three distinct reasons. Here's an example of what you might say: > Great question! There's so many reasons, but I'll keep it to my top three.I love how intricate and delicate the payments space is and I want to work in this"See full answer

    Product Manager
    Behavioral
  • Airbnb logoAsked at Airbnb 

    "You should be able to identify this as a Strategy Question, which asks you to justify high-level business decisions and strategy. Here are some ideas for risks to Airbnb: Regulation > I believe the biggest risk to Airbnb is regulation, both from local and foreign governments. Already, Airbnb is subject to onerous laws in foreign countries. For example, homes in London can only be booked for a total of 90 days in London, and in Japan hosts must apply and register their listing with the gov"

    Exponent - "You should be able to identify this as a Strategy Question, which asks you to justify high-level business decisions and strategy. Here are some ideas for risks to Airbnb: Regulation > I believe the biggest risk to Airbnb is regulation, both from local and foreign governments. Already, Airbnb is subject to onerous laws in foreign countries. For example, homes in London can only be booked for a total of 90 days in London, and in Japan hosts must apply and register their listing with the gov"See full answer

    Product Manager
    Behavioral
  • System Design
    Technical
  • "Improving the parking experience as a Google Maps PM is a challenging and interesting task that requires understanding the user needs, pain points, and goals. Here are some of my ideas for how to improve the parking experience on Google Maps: Provide real-time parking availability and prices: One of the main challenges for drivers is finding a parking spot that is available, convenient, and affordable. Google Maps could use data from various sources, such as sensors, cameras, or crowdsourc"

    Anonymous Dove - "Improving the parking experience as a Google Maps PM is a challenging and interesting task that requires understanding the user needs, pain points, and goals. Here are some of my ideas for how to improve the parking experience on Google Maps: Provide real-time parking availability and prices: One of the main challenges for drivers is finding a parking spot that is available, convenient, and affordable. Google Maps could use data from various sources, such as sensors, cameras, or crowdsourc"See full answer

    Product Manager
    Product Design
  • "Solving current problems by considering what would have happened if the past had been slightly different."

    Abdurhman M. - "Solving current problems by considering what would have happened if the past had been slightly different."See full answer

    Behavioral
    Technical
  • "I have often experienced my manager believing in something while I don't. The situation largely arises when the manager is under pressure of taking decision and has not spent enough time on researching about the decision. While I on the other hand have always spent time learning about issues right since we feel this is going to be a challenge in the near future. In such scenarios, I would believe something else base on my research while the manager would have some other belief based on his exper"

    Vinit K. - "I have often experienced my manager believing in something while I don't. The situation largely arises when the manager is under pressure of taking decision and has not spent enough time on researching about the decision. While I on the other hand have always spent time learning about issues right since we feel this is going to be a challenge in the near future. In such scenarios, I would believe something else base on my research while the manager would have some other belief based on his exper"See full answer

    Behavioral
  • "Understand what is the business objective behind the ask ? We should not be adopting trends just because everyone is adopting, it has to be tied to business objective Once objective is clear - we need to determine feasibility and cost\benefit assessment by deciding on pilot candidates - since its bank, do we want to integrate this with mobile banking only ? Once we decide on candidate - we will also need to decide on buy vs build decision ? If there are any fintech offerings (like Zell"

    Hmm T. - "Understand what is the business objective behind the ask ? We should not be adopting trends just because everyone is adopting, it has to be tied to business objective Once objective is clear - we need to determine feasibility and cost\benefit assessment by deciding on pilot candidates - since its bank, do we want to integrate this with mobile banking only ? Once we decide on candidate - we will also need to decide on buy vs build decision ? If there are any fintech offerings (like Zell"See full answer

    Analytical
    Behavioral
    +1 more
  • "Consulted on building a mental healthcare marketplace, performed user research, and competitive analysis. Formulated business strategy shift from D2C to B2B and product roadmap for MVP, onboarded 100K+ users. Shift was based off changing market dynamics."

    Ayush S. - "Consulted on building a mental healthcare marketplace, performed user research, and competitive analysis. Formulated business strategy shift from D2C to B2B and product roadmap for MVP, onboarded 100K+ users. Shift was based off changing market dynamics."See full answer

    Product Manager
    Behavioral
  • Google logoAsked at Google 

    "Clarifying questions What do you mean by app for gardening? E-commerce kind of app for buying selling or tutorial or something else? Up to me. What is the goal of this app? Getting users and increasing engagement Who are we? startup What is the time frame we are looking at for this? No constraints Where are we looking to implement this? Start with India. User segments Type: Commercial, Personal Plant Parent: New, medium, Old Profession: Student, Working Professional, Stay"

    Namrata L. - "Clarifying questions What do you mean by app for gardening? E-commerce kind of app for buying selling or tutorial or something else? Up to me. What is the goal of this app? Getting users and increasing engagement Who are we? startup What is the time frame we are looking at for this? No constraints Where are we looking to implement this? Start with India. User segments Type: Commercial, Personal Plant Parent: New, medium, Old Profession: Student, Working Professional, Stay"See full answer

    Product Manager
    Product Design
  • Microsoft logoAsked at Microsoft 
    Product Manager
    Product Design
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