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#1. There is a 15% drop in the open rate of Instagram App. You are the PM. Tell us what could have happened. ?

A few clarifying questions before: Q. How long has this been happening, is it gradual or sudden? (No) Q. Is this happening across geography, OS type (Android, iOS), and device (Tab/Mobile)? (No) Q. Is this due to some trend or seasonality? (No) Q. Is this some instrumentation issue? (No) Q. Is this due to some way that we capture data? (No) Q. Do we see a change in no. of users opening the app? (Yes) So basically some users are not opening the Instagram app. That's fair to assume? (Yes) Alright moving ahead would like to take a look at the funnel. The open rate of Instagram has gone down (funnel below). User launches app > X% > User sees the login screen > Y% > User successfully logs in and sees the homepage. Is there a change in any of the metrics shown above? (No) Alright moving ahead and looking at internal factors:

• Server-side issue causing app crash
• A new feature release that is causing app crash
• A new experiment that could be causing app crash?...?Read More

Answered by Tarun Kumar

#2. How would you improve Meta (Facebook) Birthdays?

Step 1: Describe the Product

Facebook is a popular social media platform where users share part of their life with others using images, text, video etc. to stay connected with family and friends.

It has multiple elements such as market place, jobs, games, Facebook Stories, Facebook Birthday etc. but we will focus only on Facebook Birthday.

Facebook Birthday allows the users to add their birthday in their profile and control who can see it.

Facebook Birthday is an important feature of Facebook which allows the users to wish people in their network on their birthdays.

Users are usually notified about their friends’ birthday through notification. Users can wish their friends on their birthdays on their wall or send them a personalized message from Facebook messenger?...?Read More?

Answered by Kamlesh Jumrani

#3. How would you monetize the data collected from Tesla cars as more users adopt and drive electric vehicles?

Product Description:

Tesla cars - Tesla holds the top position and serves as a pioneering electric car manufacturer worldwide. Its primary mission is to reduce environmental pollution by harnessing sustainable energy sources, with significant positive effects on consumers' budgets.

Objective:

I consistently employ the AAAERRR framework when defining objectives, such as Acquisition and Activation. When it comes to Tesla, their strong presence and widespread popularity indicate that they don't encounter significant challenges in terms of awareness, acquisition, or activation. Therefore, my primary goal is to devise revenue-generating strategies by harnessing the extensive data resources at our disposal. This data is made accessible by the high levels of engagement and product retention, with the product in this case being cars mainly.

Clarification Questions:

Q: What do you mean by "data"? Does it refer exclusively to digital data, or can it encompass any type of information?

Interviewer: Any type of data.

Q: When we mention "monetize," are we open to various revenue streams, or is a digital-first approach preferred?

Interviewer: Any revenue-generating opportunities are welcome ...?Read More ?

Answered by Kumar Vansh Moondra

#1. Number of users on an Amazon website drops by 10%. What are the possible reasons, and how can we solve it?

Asked by Amazon in Problem Solving

#2. How can you optimize drivers' waiting time at Uber?

Asked by Uber in Product Improvement

#3. Imagine you are a PM of Uber's search map. How would you calculate its success?

Asked by Uber in Product Design

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