The Product Podcast The PM Interviewing Process for Big Logos with GoogleX former Product Manager
Aug 24, 2017
Chandan Lodha, a former Product Manager at GoogleX known for his work on Project Loon, shares his insights on acing product management interviews. He discusses core PM skills like user focus and design sense, and offers practical advice for handling behavioral and technical questions. Chandan dives into interview logistics, including effective networking strategies and resume tips. He emphasizes striking a balance between impact and ownership when choosing between large companies and startups. His expertise shines through in his actionable recommendations.
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PM Role Is Interdisciplinary
- Product managers sit at the intersection of user experience, technology, and business and must channel the voice of the user.
- A great PM combines engineering logic, design empathy, and diplomatic communication to influence cross-functional teams.
Listen To Passionate Users
- Show user focus by identifying real pain points and listening to passionate users' feedback.
- Prioritize implementing features users demand rather than ignoring visible product gaps.
Validate Fast With Scrappy Experiments
- Validate ideas quickly with simple, scrappy experiments instead of heavy research or engineering.
- Get hands dirty: build a landing page or manual product and measure real user demand fast.
