The process was rigorous but respectful of my time. It started with a recruiter screen, followed by a conversation with the hiring manager. The "loop" consisted of five 45-minute sessions back-to-back, including a case study presentation where I had to outline a scaling strategy for a new market. I was impressed that the COO sat in on the final round—it showed they are deeply invested in leadership hires. The team was well-prepared; they had clearly read my resume and asked second and third-level follow-up questions.