Product Strategy: What it is, Why it Matters, and How to Ace the Interview

In this episode of The Product Handbook, we demystify product strategy so you can explain it, build it, and defend it in a tough interview without breaking a sweat.

You’ll learn:

• What strategy is in plain language, and how it differs from vision, goals, and roadmaps
• A simple structure you can reuse: diagnosis, guiding policy, coherent actions
• How to turn strategy into measurable bets, guardrails, and a clear operating cadence
• Common traps to avoid, like wishlist roadmaps and vanity metrics

If you’ve ever been asked “So… what is your product strategy?” and felt the room heat up, this episode gives you the language, structure, and examples to answer with confidence and lead your team with clarity.