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Reddit·Product Manager·Onsite - Product Sense / Strategy·Senior

Senior
May 2026

Summary

Reddit PM interview with a product metrics question framed around AirBnB launching in a new market. One question, pretty open-ended, the kind where you can spiral fast if you don't anchor early.

Questions Asked (1)

Q1

AirBnB is expanding into a new region. What metrics would you put on a one-page executive dashboard to measure success?

Product Analytics & MetricsProduct StrategyStakeholder Management
Author's notes

The 'one-page' constraint is doing a lot of work here and I almost ignored it.

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Suggested Approach

Start by clarifying the expansion goals and target region, then structure your answer around a balanced set of metrics covering acquisition, engagement, retention, and monetization. Prioritize metrics that indicate product-market fit and sustainable growth, and explain how each metric ties to the overall business strategy.

Pro tip: Focus on leading indicators of long-term success, such as repeat booking rate and host activation, rather than just vanity metrics like total sign-ups. Executives care about sustainable growth and unit economics.

1. Clarify Objectives and Context

Ask clarifying questions to understand the expansion goals, target market, and time horizon. This ensures your metrics align with strategic priorities.

2. Select North Star and Supporting Metrics

Choose a North Star metric that captures the core value exchange (e.g., nights booked) and identify 3-4 supporting metrics across the funnel.

3. Balance Growth and Health Metrics

Include both growth metrics (e.g., new users) and health metrics (e.g., retention, satisfaction) to avoid unsustainable expansion.

4. Prioritize for Executive Audience

Limit to 5-7 metrics that are actionable, comparable, and directly tied to business outcomes. Avoid clutter.

5. Define Targets and Benchmarks

Suggest setting targets based on historical data or industry benchmarks, and explain how you would track progress over time.

Key Points to Mention

  • North Star Metric: e.g., number of nights booked in the new region
  • Acquisition: new user sign-ups, host acquisition, cost per acquisition
  • Engagement: active listings, booking conversion rate, average booking value
  • Retention: repeat booking rate, host retention rate, churn rate
  • Monetization: revenue, take rate, customer lifetime value (LTV)
  • Marketplace Health: supply-demand balance, occupancy rate, review scores

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