Disruption Talks by Netguru
Disruption Talks. Get insights on digital acceleration, winning strategies, innovation and scaling products. Every week we discuss the hottest challenges in tech with top experts from world-class companies like Chanel, Bolt, Farfetch, Wise and many many more. Hosted by Netguru's experts from the industry - be it Fintech, Retail, UX, Product/Project Management and others. Head to https://netguru.com/disruption/talks for more info about the show.
Episodes
How do you turn bold strategies into real-world transformation?
This episode of Disruption Talks drops you directly into the mindset of someone who lives and breathes it.
We’re sitting down with Manuel Zaccaria, Head of Program Management & Integration at lastminute.com, hosted by Barbara Rybicka, Commercial Director, Composable Commerce & Finance at Netguru | B Corp™.
Manuel will pull back the curtain on:
- His unique approach...
This episode of Disruption Talks drops you directly into the mindset of someone who lives and breathes it.
We’re sitting down with Manuel Zaccaria, Head of Program Management & Integration at lastminute.com, hosted by Barbara Rybicka, Commercial Director, Composable Commerce & Finance at Netguru | B Corp™.
Manuel will pull back the curtain on:
- His unique approach...
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June 26, 2025 • 35 mins
We all hate pinging 100 people on Slack just to find out one small piece of information.
Not only does it get annoying, it also wastes our time and sometimes leaves us empty handed...
That's why we turned a Slack bot into our internal AI Agent!
Join us for a behind-the-scenes look at one of Netguru’s boldest internal experiments - building a real AI agent that actively supports business goals.
Not only does it get annoying, it also wastes our time and sometimes leaves us empty handed...
That's why we turned a Slack bot into our internal AI Agent!
Join us for a behind-the-scenes look at one of Netguru’s boldest internal experiments - building a real AI agent that actively supports business goals.
- Why we built it - learn what pushed ...
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June 11, 2025 • 35 mins
Will you adapt or be replaced?
Because when it comes to AI, the clock’s ticking.
Join us for the episode of Disruption Talks: AI or Die: AI-Driven Marketing, and Leadership in a New Reality!
What to expect?
Because when it comes to AI, the clock’s ticking.
Join us for the episode of Disruption Talks: AI or Die: AI-Driven Marketing, and Leadership in a New Reality!
What to expect?
- The #1 thing most companies still aren’t doing with AI
- How L’Oréal is actually applying AI to drive real marketing innovation
- What the future of work looks like—what stays human, what gets automated
- Dino’s go-to resources to beco...
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June 11, 2025 • 28 mins
Where's the greatest impact: Culture or Code?
Let's discuss! We're thrilled to invite you to yet another Disruption Talk this time with Nishtha Jain, Head of Innovation & Digital Technology at Takeda
Questions tackled:
Let's discuss! We're thrilled to invite you to yet another Disruption Talk this time with Nishtha Jain, Head of Innovation & Digital Technology at Takeda
Questions tackled:
- How does the third largest pharmaceutical company in Asia approach GenAI?
- How to boost the right mindset to make the most of the latest tech?
- How does Head of Innovation at Takeda ensure the right balance between ...
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May 29, 2025 • 29 mins
We all click "Pay Now" without a second thought...
But behind that button lies a world of strategic decisions, clever tech, and real business impact.
This you can find out from Theo Spyrides, Head of Product at Primer and host of the Payments Unfiltered podcast. With deep experience in simplifying complex payment flows, Theo shares how automation and smart design are reshaping the way companies handle transactions — and why it matter...
But behind that button lies a world of strategic decisions, clever tech, and real business impact.
This you can find out from Theo Spyrides, Head of Product at Primer and host of the Payments Unfiltered podcast. With deep experience in simplifying complex payment flows, Theo shares how automation and smart design are reshaping the way companies handle transactions — and why it matter...
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May 22, 2025 • 33 mins
99% Is Not Enough for Autonomous Driving? 🚘
It sounds impressive — but in the world of autonomous vehicles, 99% accuracy might still be dangerously insufficient.
As cars take over more responsibility on the road, even the smallest margin of error can have massive consequences.
So what does it really take to close that final gap, and what challenges lie ahead on the road to full autonomy?
You'll find out from Lukasz Szpot, Head of D...
It sounds impressive — but in the world of autonomous vehicles, 99% accuracy might still be dangerously insufficient.
As cars take over more responsibility on the road, even the smallest margin of error can have massive consequences.
So what does it really take to close that final gap, and what challenges lie ahead on the road to full autonomy?
You'll find out from Lukasz Szpot, Head of D...
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April 9, 2025 • 18 mins
Ever wondered how to turn company knowledge into a smart, searchable AI tool?
Get the behind-the-scenes story of building Netguru Memory—our internal AI-powered knowledge agent.
Speaker: Pavel Averin, Operations Director at Netguru
Host: Maria Achinger, Content Team Lead at Netguru
Get the behind-the-scenes story of building Netguru Memory—our internal AI-powered knowledge agent.
Speaker: Pavel Averin, Operations Director at Netguru
Host: Maria Achinger, Content Team Lead at Netguru
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From planning to pitfalls—how do you actually get started with AI agents?
Listen to for a real-world take on adoption, risks, and navigating early implementation challenges.
Speakers:
Listen to for a real-world take on adoption, risks, and navigating early implementation challenges.
Speakers:
- Marc Teipel, Azure App Innovation & AI Specialist – Enterprise at Microsoft
- Pat Szubryt, AI Policy Lead at Center for AI and Digital Policy
- Egor Kraev, Former Head of AI at Wise
- Host: Justyna Kałębasiak, Delivery Lead at Netguru
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April 9, 2025 • 19 mins
What happens when AI starts sounding more human than ever?
Listen to explore how ultra-realistic voice agents are changing the game in communication, content, and customer experience.
Speaker: Jędrek Śmigielski, GTM at ElevenLabs
Host: Maria Achinger, Content Team Lead at Netguru
Listen to explore how ultra-realistic voice agents are changing the game in communication, content, and customer experience.
Speaker: Jędrek Śmigielski, GTM at ElevenLabs
Host: Maria Achinger, Content Team Lead at Netguru
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April 9, 2025 • 19 mins
AI is evolving fast—from task automation to reasoning, reflection, and making decisions that matter. Listen to explore what’s next and what it means for your business.
Speaker: Angelo Dalli, Chief Scientist at Umnai
Host: Pavel Averin, Operations Director at Netguru
Speaker: Angelo Dalli, Chief Scientist at Umnai
Host: Pavel Averin, Operations Director at Netguru
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What does it mean to be a professional in the age of AI?
We’re diving into shifting roles, smart tools, and how to lead AI-assisted teams with real impact.
Speakers:
We’re diving into shifting roles, smart tools, and how to lead AI-assisted teams with real impact.
Speakers:
- Jakub Bares, Generative AI Strategist at World Health Organization
- Caroline Ohlsson, Data & AI Director at Verdane
- Marco Brambilla, CTO at Shopfully
- Host: Łukasz Pietrucha, Interim Engineering Director at Netguru
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April 9, 2025 • 20 mins
How can AI agents help us work smarter, not harder?
Let’s explore how teams can automate tasks, boost productivity, and scale operations with AI-powered workflows.
Speaker: Daniel Abdulla Bobruk, Founder & CTO at ReBloom
Host: Mateusz Czajka, Chief Delivery Officer at Netguru
Let’s explore how teams can automate tasks, boost productivity, and scale operations with AI-powered workflows.
Speaker: Daniel Abdulla Bobruk, Founder & CTO at ReBloom
Host: Mateusz Czajka, Chief Delivery Officer at Netguru
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March 17, 2025 • 31 mins
In enterprise design innovation doesn't take front stage.
It often happens behind the scenes—shaping the tools, workflows, and experiences that define how we work.
But who are the architects behind these systems, and what lessons can we learn from them?
We found out from Daria Tarawneh, whose career spans McKinsey, AWS, and Head of Enterprise Design at Miro, where she has been at the forefront of designing for large, complex systems. ...
It often happens behind the scenes—shaping the tools, workflows, and experiences that define how we work.
But who are the architects behind these systems, and what lessons can we learn from them?
We found out from Daria Tarawneh, whose career spans McKinsey, AWS, and Head of Enterprise Design at Miro, where she has been at the forefront of designing for large, complex systems. ...
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March 12, 2025 • 21 mins
– How are expectations for engineers changing in the AI era Who is the new AI-assisted engineer
– How to ensure efficiency, plan headcount, and reimagine leadership
– Future proofing engineering careers
Speaker: Alex Maruseac, Vice President, Software Development at NewGlobe
Host: Luke Pietrucha, Interim Engineering Director at Netguru
– How to ensure efficiency, plan headcount, and reimagine leadership
– Future proofing engineering careers
Speaker: Alex Maruseac, Vice President, Software Development at NewGlobe
Host: Luke Pietrucha, Interim Engineering Director at Netguru
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March 12, 2025 • 17 mins
Three different use cases of AI implementation projects done for Netguru clients
Speaker: Krystian Bergmann, AI Consulting Lead at Netguru
Host: Maria Achinger, Content Lead at Netguru
Speaker: Krystian Bergmann, AI Consulting Lead at Netguru
Host: Maria Achinger, Content Lead at Netguru
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March 12, 2025 • 30 mins
– What are the first lessons from leveraging AI tools
– What are the advantages, risks, and trade-offs of adopting AI in development
– AI in everyday work: experimentation, prototyping, testing, and getting to know the user
Speakers:
– Rishita Kalyani, Engineering Manager at Miro
– Simana Paul, Global VP Engineering at SumUp
– Sebastian Schnelle, Head of Data Science at CRIF
Host: Luke Pietrucha, Interim Engineering Director at Netguru
– What are the advantages, risks, and trade-offs of adopting AI in development
– AI in everyday work: experimentation, prototyping, testing, and getting to know the user
Speakers:
– Rishita Kalyani, Engineering Manager at Miro
– Simana Paul, Global VP Engineering at SumUp
– Sebastian Schnelle, Head of Data Science at CRIF
Host: Luke Pietrucha, Interim Engineering Director at Netguru
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March 12, 2025 • 19 mins
– How can teams and organizations align with evolving regulations such as DORA and others
– How can industries adapt to stringent regulatory demands more effectively
– Managing development costs with compliance in mind
Speakers: Satyajit Ranjeev, Interim CTO at Solaris
Host: Pavel Averin, Operations Director at Netguru
– How can industries adapt to stringent regulatory demands more effectively
– Managing development costs with compliance in mind
Speakers: Satyajit Ranjeev, Interim CTO at Solaris
Host: Pavel Averin, Operations Director at Netguru
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March 12, 2025 • 31 mins
- How can tech teams drive internal automation and optimization
- New solutions implementation: AI agents, AI assistants, etc.
- Building companies in the AI-everything era
Barbara Sobkowiak, Head of Advanced Analytics at Rossmann
Karol Blaszczyk, Director of Engineering at Builder.ai
Josh Moller, Former Head of Engineering ViralHog LLC
Host: Krystian Bergmann, AI Consulting Lead at Netguru
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March 3, 2025 • 23 mins
Vinted Go scaled from 2 lockers to 6,000 in just 2 years—here’s how design made it possible.
In this episode of Disruption Talks, we sat down with Fatma Köstekli, Director of Product Design at Vinted Go, to explore:
– Scaling smart – From 2 lockers to 6,000 locations in record time
– Balancing affordability & sustainability in shipping solutions
– AI’s impact on logistics – from route optimization to cost reduction
– The designer’s ...
In this episode of Disruption Talks, we sat down with Fatma Köstekli, Director of Product Design at Vinted Go, to explore:
– Scaling smart – From 2 lockers to 6,000 locations in record time
– Balancing affordability & sustainability in shipping solutions
– AI’s impact on logistics – from route optimization to cost reduction
– The designer’s ...
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February 12, 2025 • 29 mins
– What upskilling opportunities are critical for personal and business growth in 2025 and beyond?
– How can designers prepare for long-term career success in a rapidly evolving field?
– Strategies for developing a robust personal and professional career growth plan.
Speakers:
– Jan Wardecki, Service Design & Innovation Manager at BNP Paribas
– Moritz Kronberger, Director of Design at Moss
– Mariana Rita, Design System Manager at Vint...
– How can designers prepare for long-term career success in a rapidly evolving field?
– Strategies for developing a robust personal and professional career growth plan.
Speakers:
– Jan Wardecki, Service Design & Innovation Manager at BNP Paribas
– Moritz Kronberger, Director of Design at Moss
– Mariana Rita, Design System Manager at Vint...
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