Episodes
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Product Managers, Tech Leaders, and e-commerce Innovators—do you know how the quick commerce game works?
Ever wondered what it takes to lead in that race?
Hear from Matthew Neff, Chief Product Officer at Snoonu during this session of Disruption Talks. The episode was hosted by our one and only Barbara Rybicka, Consulting Director at Netguru.
Questions we answered:
– Can you really deliver anything in 30 minutes? The secrets behind hyperlocality
– Is AI your secret weapon or just hype? Revolutionizing customer engagement and efficiency
– What’s next after groceries? The surprising new categories in quick commerce
– Can going green boost your bottom line? The power of sustainability in delivery
– Are your payment options holding you back? How localized solutions can unlock growth
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Are you concerned about the risks posed by AI in your like of work?
Do you know how to make the most of AI for better risk management?
Listen to this Disruption Talk with a special guest, Ido Lustig, ex–Chief Risk Officer at checkout.com.
Ido has an impressive track record:
- He launched a fraud detection tool that exceeded all targets.
- He established a comprehensive Enterprise Risk Management framework.
- He reduced buyer fraud by 20% through innovative risk analytics.
On this episode together with Radek Zaleski, Senior Partner at Netguru talked about:
- AI vs Risk Spotting: How AI is revolutionizing risk detection
- Digital Channels & Increased Fraud: Tackling new fraud challenges
- Replacing Jobs? The impact of AI on employment
- Who Watches the Watchmen? Ensuring AI accountability -
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How do Engineering Leaders at Spotify make the most of AI?
We could try guessing but… decided to ask an insider.
Don’t miss out on this Disruption Talks episode with Bryan Maloney, Former Engineering Leader at Spotify!
“Experiences With ML & AI in Streaming Media R&D” is hosted by Agata Rączewska, Innovation Consultant & Client Partner at Netguru.
We’ve discussed:
– How does Spotify’s cutting-edge AI solve real-world challenges and balance engineering support with user-focused applications?
– What is the difference between AI and ML, and how do neural networks and large language models (LLMs) fit into the picture?
– How is AI-generated music impacting the industry, and what does the future hold for automatic ad generation and personalized targeting?
Perfect for all Engineering Leaders looking to stay on top of the trends! -
When was the last time you had your lunch delivered to your doorstep?
We bet a majority here used food delivery services within the last 7 days.
It’s possible thanks to disruptors such as Wolt, and it’s Wolt we talked to during this live session!
This Disruption Talk “Measuring Success: Aligning Customer Value with Profitability” is perfect for:
– entrepreneurs
– industry professionals
– and innovators who want to learn how commerce platforms such as Wolt deal with challenges and seize opportunities.
We addressed issues such as:
– current trends in the food delivery and subscription service industry
– understanding and catering to the evolving needs of customers, especially the younger generations
– strategies for accelerating time to market and improving product delivery -
How to drive strong customer engagement?
How to balance GenAI and compliance?
How to make the most of personalization and what's the best way to reach GenZs?
Conversation with Tal Brockmann, Founder & CEO at Finnovest, hosted by Wojciech Domagała, Delivery Lead at Netguru.
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How can we leverage AI-powered finance?
What's the role of cross-industry collaboration and partnerships in fostering innovative solutions?
How can businesses accelerate and optimize innovation in the sector?
Speakers:
– Seif Kabil, Innovation Strategy & New Ventures at ABN AMRO
– Steve Blanchet, Head of Group Technology Strategy and Innovation at Pictet Group
– Tomasz Owczarek, VP, Head of Sales and Strategy at Mastercard
Host: Radek Zaleski, Senior Partner at Netguru
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What's the current share of checkout payment methods globally and by region?
Where are we heading in terms of digital wallets?
What's the outlook for BNPL?
How can we support underbanked consumers?
Speakers:
– Frantisek Jungr, Head of Product CEE at Visa
– Janusz Diemko, Investor, mentor and founder – Fintech and Payments expert with over 25 years experience
Host: Agata Rączewska, Innovation Consultant & Client Partner at Netguru
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In this session, we explored trends and opportunities in AI and how to integrate them with your company's strategy.
We understand it's not easy to navigate through the AI noise, so we'll share practical insights from Netguru's experience with over 20 AI and Gen AI projects, including:
– Fintech Co-Pilot for API: Fixing major issues with API integrations to enhance seamless integration and documentation
– Insurance Customer Service: Leveraging generative AI for efficient complaint handling.
Join Krystian Bergmann, AI Consulting Lead, and Tomasz Grynkiewicz, Head of Growth at Netguru, for this insightful discussion.
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What are the time-saving design principles for app globalization?
How to manage compliance globally?
What to keep in mind when building solutions for an international audience?
Speakers:
– Yael Barak, VP, Product Management at Worldpay
– Bernard Golko, GM & Acting Management Board Member at Solution One Fund
Host: Mateusz Krawczyński, Consulting Director at Netguru
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Just how far can you go in terms of personalization? How to build the most intuitive financial solutions? What are the ingredients of hyper-personalization in banking?
Speakers: – Carina Grühser, VP Engineering at Solaris – Dorota Zimnoch, WW Executive Director - Innovation & Digital Strategy- Financial Services at Microsoft, – Ulrich Hoyer, Partner at Zeb Consulting Host: Krystian Bergmann, AI Consulting Lead at Netguru
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🤔 Have you ever wondered what sets apart engineering teams at tech giants?
What makes their engineering culture so successful? How do they keep their teams motivated and productive?
🎙 Francis Lacoste isn't just any coach—he's a former engineering leader at Salesforce and Heroku. He knows firsthand what it takes to build teams that engineers love to be part of and that create products the world admires.
Listen to this Disruption Talks episode, where Kamil Puk, Delivery Director | Retail at Netguru, together with our guest dived deep into the inner workings of world-class engineering cultures.
💡 They were looking for answers to:
– What defines a thriving engineering culture, and how can you tell if your company has one?
– What is the role of leaders in navigating the unending cycle of change?
– How can we make it easier for our teams to embrace and thrive through change? -
In less than three years, the Schwarz IT KG tech team built over 120 apps using low code. 75% faster compared to traditional development. 🚀
Schwarz IT KG, the owner of well-known grocery chains Lidl International and Kaufland Deutschland, leverages technology to enhance efficiency across their supply chain.
Today, their country’s teams are delivering 2 applications per month, instead of waiting years for central IT to develop some specific applications.
“We needed something that would be faster to develop than building in SAP or with high-code, like Java or C#” - explains Zdenek Prochazka, Head of Rapid Application Development within Schwarz IT KG.
Want to learn more insights?
Listen to this episode where Zdenek Prochazka, Leader of Rapid Application Development at Schwarz IT KG will discuss with Jacek Pietsch Principal Low-code Expert at Netguru:
– How Schwarz Group leverages the low-code platform to deliver over 150 practical applications
– How decentralizing development lets regional teams quickly create useful solutions such as HR management tools or warehouse systems
– How low-code cuts development costs and speeds up project delivery
– How to easily customize low-code applications to meet changing business needs without overburdening your IT team -
The tech industry is known for rapid changes. How do you prepare your teams for unexpected shifts, and what role does leadership play in these scenarios?
The next guest of our Disruption Talks is Tim Boisvert, CTO at AirHelp, a company that has helped over 10 million people deal with flight disruptions. Prior to this role, Tim led engineering teams of over 100 members at wefox, Yahoo, and AOL.
He also has extensive experience in improving development processes and managing comprehensive engineering services. Tim has driven advanced content and personalization platforms, enhancing global publishing and machine-learning infrastructure.
Listen to this Disruption Talks episode as Tim Boisvert discusses with Barbara Rybicka, Consulting Director at Netguru:
– How to integrate new technologies into company strategy with real-world examples of impactful technological advancements
– How to prepare teams for unexpected industry shifts and the crucial role of leadership in these scenarios
– How to adapt management styles to fit diverse team dynamics in a rapidly changing tech environment -
💸 💹 Hey Investors & Fintech Enthusiasts!
Hedge funds don’t want you to have this, but... this NY fintech promises to consistently deliver stock picks that outperform the S&P 500. All with AI-driven analysis.
Joining us is George Kailas, CEO at prospero.ai, a prominent figure in the intersection of AI and investing. George was buying his first equities at 13 and started his first AI company at 25. Now he leads a fintech startup aiming to democratize access to key market signals.
Together with Radek Zaleski, Senior Partner at Netguru, they discussed:
– The role of AI in investing and its integration into current trends
– Perspectives on democratizing investment opportunities
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🚗 What’s next for mobility? What’s next for Uber?🚗
Listen to “AI at Uber: Now and the Future” Disruption Talks episode featuring Dhruv Ghulati, Applied AI Product at Uber, and Dharmin Parikh, Head of Product Management at Uber.
⭐ We covered:
– Role of AI in transforming Uber’s day-to-day operations for enhanced efficiency and customer satisfaction.
– Uber’s approach to handling vast amounts of data generated daily and ensuring its quality and integrity for AI model training.
– Use cases where AI has been instrumental in enhancing user experiences for both riders and drivers.
– Challenges Uber faces in implementing AI technologies and how the company overcomes them through collaboration and innovation. -
🚀 Airalo’s Product Leadership Secrets 🚀
Meet with Stephanie Kazalac, Product Director at Airalo, and gain insights on product leadership and global market fit in our next Disruption Talks!
️ 🌟 Key Topics:
- Strategies for driving product evolution and meeting traveler needs
- Predictions for the future of travel connectivity
- Achieving a true market fit: insights from Airalo’s experience -
👟 All AI and Adidas fans – you better not miss this one!
Get ready for an exciting discussion with David Westera, Director of Trading Capabilities at adidas at the upcoming Disruption Talk episode titled "Does AI Wear Sneakers? Adidas’s Journey With AI", where we'll uncover:
⭐ Adidas's journey with AI and decision engineering: From challenges to expansion,
⭐ AI's role in product management and prioritizing initiatives,
⭐ Transforming product development: AI's influence on design, manufacturing, and customer feedback. -
Engineering leaders, heads up!
If you're struggling with driving scalability in tech products, don't miss out on the next episode of Disruption Talks – Roberto Carisi, Senior Global Director of Solutions Engineering at Onfido is joining us. He will share more on "Solution Engineering: Driving Scalability in Tech Products like Onfido"
🔑 Key Discussion Points:
– The synergy between engineering, onboarding, and sales processes,
– Building high-performing solution engineering teams: key traits and considerations,
– Leveraging solution engineering for impactful product development and customer insights. -
🧀 Discover emerging technologies shaping the dairy landscape and learn how Nestlé uses data and technology for market strategies.
Our guest, Ritanbara Mundrey, Global Head of Innovation & Insights for Dairy at Nestlé, shared her insights on this Disruption Talks episode – “Future of Dairy Innovation Through Data and Insights”.
⭐️ Topics we explored:
- Challenges and triumphs in driving innovation in the competitive dairy sector
- Emerging technologies as game-changers for the dairy industry
- Data and insights being used to improve the sustainability of dairy farming practices and production -
🚀 Excited to share this Disruption Talks episode: "Crafting Culture Nurturing Excellence in Product Design" featuring Robin Bigio, Head of Design at Faire!
Join us as we delved into:
👉 Understanding Team Culture in Design
👉 Faire's Methodology for Nurturing Cultural Harmony
👉 Progression of Team Dynamics within the Design Sector - Montre plus