1. Introduction and Background:
• Start the interview by introducing yourself and the company.
• Ask the candidate to briefly introduce themselves and provide an overview of their professional background and experience.
2. Experience as a Product Manager:
• Ask the candidate to describe their experience as a product manager, working on a cross functional team… focusing on their roles, responsibilities, and achievements.
• Inquire about their experience in leading product development processes and collaborating with cross-functional teams.
3. Vision for the Future of Blockchain:
• Ask the candidate to share their thoughts on the future of blockchain and how they envision tapping into new user segments and creating new experiences.
• Inquire about any ideas or strategies they have for leveraging blockchain technology in the context of your company's product offerings.
4. Collaboration and Leadership Skills:
• Discuss the candidate's experience in working closely with engineering, business development, marketing, and operations teams.
• Ask about their approach to cross-functional leadership and how they have fostered collaboration and alignment among teams.
• Inquire about their experience in defining product vision, roadmaps, and goals in alignment with the company's overall strategy.
5. Start-up Experience:
• Discuss the candidate's experience in start-up environments and their familiarity with the challenges and dynamics of working in such settings.
• Inquire about their ability to work in a fast-paced, evolving environment with limited resources.
6. Crypto and NFT Industry Experience:
• Discuss the candidate's experience in the crypto and/or NFT industry.
• Inquire about their knowledge of the industry, including trends, challenges, and opportunities.
• Ask about any specific projects or initiatives they have been involved in within the crypto or NFT space.
7. Leadership and Team Management:
1. Can you tell me about a project you managed from initiation to completion? What were some challenges and how did you over come them?
2. Given the fast paced and often changing nature of start ups, how do you manage scope creep in a project?
3. How would you navigate a situation where the founder has certain expectations for a project, but the community or user base has different or conflicting expectations?
8. Work Style Preferences
1. How would you describe the culture of your previous roles, what is something you wish was different, and what’s something you’re looking for in your next role.
9. Closing:
• Provide an opportunity for the candidate to ask any questions they may have about the company or the role.
• Thank the candidate for their time and let them know about the next steps in the hiring process.