I went straight to regulatory stuff since that's the obvious one, cities cracking down on short-term rentals and all that.
Start by acknowledging Airbnb's core strengths and then identify 2-3 major risk areas, balancing external and internal factors. For each risk, briefly explain why it matters and how you would mitigate it as a PM, showing strategic thinking and adaptability.
Pro tip: Tie each risk back to a specific product area or metric you'd monitor, demonstrating you think like an owner. Avoid generic risks; instead, focus on ones unique to Airbnb's two-sided marketplace and regulatory environment.
Briefly recognize Airbnb's position as a global marketplace and its recent challenges, showing you understand the business.
Select 2-3 high-impact risks from areas like regulation, competition, trust & safety, and host supply.
For each, describe the risk, its potential impact, and why it's particularly relevant to Airbnb.
Suggest product-led solutions or strategic moves that could address each risk, showing PM thinking.
Rank the risks by urgency or impact and summarize which you'd focus on first as a PM.
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