So I suggested that we base the estimate on averages of those. Then I said that they would each have a home, a mode of transportation, and an office or school - all of which would have windows. I outlined how I would start with the number of people in Seattle, which I thankfully correctly guessed as around 1 million, just to make the math easier.

He wants to see me break down a complicated problem into small, manageable steps. He wants to see the way my mind works, I told myself. Then I paused to calm down, reminding myself to think about his motivation for asking me that question. 'I want you to estimate the number of panes of glass in the city of Seattle.' I took a deep breath as he stood up and uncapped a pen at the whiteboard wall. He sat down across from me and introduced himself.īezos started the interview by promising that he was only going to ask two questions and that the first one would be a 'fun' brainteaser. I was patiently sitting in a conference room chair when the door opened and in walked Bezos. I felt relaxed going into the interview that October morning.

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