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Situational questions test reasoning under hypothetical pressure. Interviewers want to see the constraints you name, the trade-offs you choose, and the assumptions you flag.

Situational · Competitive Threat

A tier-1 fund has just outbid you on two auctions in a row with prices your model wouldn't support. Your IC is questioning your sourcing strategy. What do you do?

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