Strategy question
Which feature would you like to build and how would you go about it?
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What this question tests
Tests independent feature ideation and execution thinking, requiring the candidate to justify a choice with a clear rationale and a concrete build plan, not just an idea.
How to approach it
- Pick a real product you know well and propose one specific feature, stating the user problem it solves plainly.
- Justify why this feature over other options using a simple impact-versus-effort framing, showing prioritization logic.
- Describe how you'd validate the need before building, such as a quick survey, existing support tickets, or a smoke test.
- Outline the build approach: define the MVP scope, the cross-functional partners needed (design, engineering), and a rough sequencing plan.
- Define the success metric that would confirm the feature achieved its intended goal.
- Note a risk or trade-off the feature introduces and how you'd mitigate it.
What a strong answer includes
- Picks a specific feature tied to a clearly stated user problem, not a vague or trendy idea with no grounding.
- Shows explicit prioritization reasoning for why this feature over alternatives.
- Includes a validation step before committing to build, showing discipline rather than jumping straight to execution.
- Names a concrete success metric and a real trade-off, showing balanced, end-to-end thinking.
Common mistakes
- Proposing a feature with no clear user problem behind it.
- Skipping validation and jumping straight into a build plan.
- Not defining any success metric or trade-off, making the plan feel incomplete.
Likely follow-up questions
- How would you validate demand before committing engineering resources?
- What would you cut from scope if you had half the time?
- How would you know if this feature failed?
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Chapters of the AI PM course that teach what this question tests.
- Chapter 4: Discovery and strategy for AI products
- Chapter 9: Prove it paid off: outcomes, economics, and pricing
- Chapter 14: Get the job: the AI PM interview loop