#76: What we learned about PM interviews at Stripe, Uber, and Figma | A special look at Insider Loops
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What Insider Loops Is and Why It Matters
Definition, target market, and the problem—talented PMs failing interviews due to lack of specific preparation—and how Figma, Uber, and Stripe became the launch wedge.
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What if interviewing for a PM job at Stripe, Uber, or Figma didn’t feel like walking into the unknown?
In this episode of Supra Insider, Marc and Ben take you behind the scenes of building Insider Loops—a new set of interview prep guides designed to give candidates the inside track at some of tech’s most competitive companies. They break down why they saw the opportunity, how they rapidly prototyped and shipped their first guides, and what they learned from dozens of conversations with PMs and hiring managers.
From uncovering hidden disconnects between great PMs and great interviewees, to the surprising differences in how Uber, Figma, and Stripe run their loops, this episode blends entrepreneurship, product thinking, and tactical job-search insights. Whether you’re preparing for your next role or just curious about how Marc and Ben collaborated async to launch a new product, you’ll walk away with practical takeaways and fresh perspective.
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Interviewing at Uber, Figma, or Stripe?
Exciting news! If you’re a PM preparing for interviews at Uber, Figma, or Stripe… we think you’re going to love Insider Loops. You can read about it in Ben’s LI post, Marc’s LI post or check out the site directly below.
In this episode, we covered the following topics:
* (04:11) The problem: talented PMs failing interviews not from lack of skill but lack of preparation.
* (11:18) The async workflow: GitHub repos, Cursor, and AI tools powering fast iteration.
* (30:29) How Marc & Ben priced the guides and why they offer lifetime updates.
* (40:50) The Uber guide: entropy in the jam, recruiter-as-Sherpa, and why overpreparing pays off.
* (52:23) The Figma guide: consensus culture, executive presence, storytelling, and collaboration signals.
* (58:40) The Stripe guide: product sense first, written culture, technical depth, and rigorous calibration.
* (1:08:15) Lessons learned, surprising insights, and admiration for PMs going through these loops.
* And more!
Links:
* Insider Loops: https://www.insiderloops.com/
* Marc: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcbaselga/
* Ben: https://www.linkedin.com/in/benerez/
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