I blanked for a second on the 'name three bad products' part because my brain kept second-guessing whether I'd come across as too negative or weirdly contrarian.
Choose three products that are widely used but have clear, fixable flaws, and briefly explain why each is bad. Then select one product where you can demonstrate deep user empathy, identify a core problem, and propose a prioritized, metrics-driven improvement that aligns with the company's business model.
Pro tip: Pick a product that is adjacent to Stripe's ecosystem (e.g., payments, fintech, or developer tools) so your improvement showcases domain knowledge and strategic thinking relevant to the role. Avoid overly controversial or niche products that might distract from your product sense.
Choose products that are familiar to most people, have obvious pain points, and vary in type (e.g., consumer app, B2B software, service). Briefly state why each is bad in one sentence.
Select the product where you can most convincingly demonstrate product thinking and where improvements would have clear business impact. Explain your choice.
Articulate the single most important user problem or unmet need. Use a user-centric lens and support with evidence or logical reasoning.
Suggest a specific, actionable improvement that addresses the core problem. Explain how it works, why it's feasible, and how it aligns with the company's strategy.
Outline how you would measure success (e.g., engagement, conversion, retention) and acknowledge potential trade-offs or risks.
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