UBM Product Manager - Interview

## Background The candidate has a robust career spanning multiple companies, including 10Pearls, Finmark, and Bill, with a focus on product management and collaborative roles. Their current manager is Greg Lissy, a Product Director at Bill, and they have a history of working closely with leadership, including co-founders at Finmark. References from 10Pearls and previous roles are available to validate their performance, which past managers would likely rate between 7/10 and 10/10, reflecting consistent contributions and a results-driven approach. ## Work Experience - **Recent Role (Bill):** Over the past five years, the candidate has been instrumental in driving growth and operational success, emphasizing teamwork and adaptability. They describe their work as multifaceted, involving strategic execution and hands-on problem-solving in a startup-like environment. - **Finmark Experience:** Collaborated directly with a co-founder, indicating exposure to high-stakes decision-making and scaling challenges. - **10Pearls Tenure:** Built a track record of reliability and delivery, with managers likely highlighting their ability to "wear many hats" and prioritize outcomes. Their approach centers on **pragmatism**—balancing ambitious goals with the realities of complex projects—and a focus on **delivering tangible results**, even when metrics like "3X growth" only partially capture the effort involved. ## Candidate Expectations ### Timing Considerations The candidate will require **three weeks off in late July/early August 2024** for their wedding in Saudi Arabia. While flexible with the interview process, they emphasized the need to account for this absence in onboarding or start-date discussions. ## Questions/Concerns - **Process Timeline:** Expressed interest in understanding the expected duration of the interview process to align with personal commitments. - **Reference Checks:** Clarified readiness to provide references from 10Pearls and Finmark, though noted that contacting their current manager at Bill might require sensitivity. No other concerns were raised, but the candidate highlighted openness to discuss any follow-up details.