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Next in Commerce by NetguruEp. 191. Build e-commerce layouts faster with Silk Design SystemWatch Karina Graj, Senior Product Designer at Netguru put together a complete product category page in real time using Silk, Netguru’s free lightweight design system perfect for commerce implementations.During the 30-min session, Karina:• builds page structure• establishes a product grid system• prepares and customizes product card design• talks about filter and sorting designHosted by Mary Achinger, Content Team Leader at NetguruDo you have any questions? It's easiest to catch us on LinkedIn!👉 Karina👉 MaryFind us on:👉 Our website👉 Clutch👉 LinkedIn
2026-02-2638 min
Next in Commerce by NetguruEp. 187. Turning Bold Ideas into Fashion's Future - Insights from Head of AI at ALDOWhen fashion meets AI 👠In this episode of Disruption Talks, Armen Momejian, Head of AI Initiatives at ALDO, shares how one of the world’s most recognizable fashion brands is using AI to predict and sell smarter.This conversation explores:- How AI is transforming commerce - from demand forecasting to customer experience- The rise of agentic AI and its role in fashion tech- How digital passports and hyper-personalization are redefining ecommerceHosted by Gaurab Ganguly, Senior VP at NetguruDo you have any questions? It's easiest to ca...
2025-10-2931 min
Next in Commerce by NetguruEp. 186. Feeding the Future: Tech, AI & the Next Era of Animal Nutrition - with Nutreco🐟 From salmon farming to AI agents - discover how technology is reshaping the future of animal nutrition.Animal nutrition is under huge pressure: demand is rising, sustainability targets are tougher than ever, and parts of the industry are still behind in digital transformation. In this live episode of Disruption Talks, Barbara Rybicka (Commercial Director at Netguru) sits down with Mirek Krzanik, Head of Strategy at Nutreco, to explore how one of the world’s leading animal nutrition companies navigates these challenges - and what the future of food production might look like.👉 What we cover:The sust...
2025-09-2325 min
Next in Commerce by NetguruEp. 183. From Slack Bot to Sales Agent: How We Built a Real AI Agent - with NetguruWe 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.Why we built it - learn what pushed us beyond prototypes and into productionHow we built it - we’ll walk you through our techni...
2025-06-2635 min
Next in Commerce by NetguruEp. 178. Netguru Memory, How We Built Our Own AI Knowledge AgentEver 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 NetguruHost: Maria Achinger, Content Team Lead at Netguru
2025-04-0918 min
Next in Commerce by NetguruEp. 170. AI Applied: Rapid Implementation ExamplesThree different use cases of AI implementation projects done for Netguru clientsSpeaker: Krystian Bergmann, AI Consulting Lead at NetguruHost: Maria Achinger, Content Lead at Netguru
2025-03-1217 min
Next in Commerce by NetguruEp. 165. Design Leaders, Upskill! On Developing Design Leadership – with Vinted, Moss and BNP Paribas– 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 VintedHost: Bartosz Białek, Head of Design at NetguruThis session was a part of Disruption Forum Design Horizons.
2025-02-1229 min
Next in Commerce by NetguruEp. 164. The Future of Design Systems Brands Across Cultures and Products – with LokaliseSpeakers:– Julia Picker-Huchzermeyer, Senior Product Designer at Lokalise– Anatoly Vjalihs, Senior Lead of Brand Design at LokaliseHost: Tomasz Grynkiewicz, Head of Growth at NetguruThis session was a part of Disruption Forum Design Horizons.
2025-02-1221 min
Next in Commerce by NetguruEp. 163. How Visa Leverages Behavioural Science for Positive ChangeSpeakers:– Yazminca Woodward, Global Design Strategy Director at Visa– Andreas Roos, Head of Design Strategy at VisaHost: Radek Zaleski, Senior Partner at NetguruThis session was a part of Disruption Forum Design Horizons.
2025-02-1219 min
Next in Commerce by NetguruEp. 162. Where’s UX Heading? On Shifting Roles & AI-Powered Capabilities – with Zalando and Delivery Hero– How will AI influence the evolution of roles such as Product Owner, Product Designer, and Design Manager?– Can we think of a future where developers aren’t required to have deep coding expertise? What would that mean for the industry?– The convergence of soft and hard skills for UX professionals in the age of AI and the future of the profession.Speakers:– Patrycja Rozmus, Head of Product Design at Zalando– Aswin Ranganathan, Design Manager, Gen AI at Delivery HeroHost: Maria Achinger, Content Team Leader at NetguruThis session was a part of Di...
2025-02-1231 min
Next in Commerce by NetguruEp. 161. The AI-Powered Design Dilemma – What Can’t You Automate? – with Checkatrade and Qonto– Is AI in design ethical? What are the key ethical dilemmas?– Which parts of the design process can be effectively automated, and where should human creativity and focus remain essential?– What can’t we automate?Speakers:– Eduardo Ribeiro, Brand Design Lead at Qonto– Max Brooks, Head of UX Design at CheckatradeHost: Aga Brzycka, Client Partner at NetguruThis session was a part of Disruption Forum Design Horizons.
2025-02-1230 min
Next in Commerce by NetguruEp. 160. Newzip & Netguru: Collaboration for Faster AI ExperimentationContinuous experimentation pays off and a good AI proof of concept goes a long way.Tune in to our latest Disruption Talks with Adi Pavlović, Co-founder & CEO at Newzip, a next-gen proptech reshaping the industry.We explored Newzip’s innovative approach to reducing homeownership costs, scaling a business in tough market conditions, and leveraging AI to enhance the customer experience. 💡What you’ll learn:– Challenges of scaling in the real estate market and how to overcome them– How bundling services can save customers $3,500 per transaction– Ways AI is being used to match buyers w...
2025-01-3124 min
Next in Commerce by NetguruEp. 159. Trading Advice from TikTok?! Why We Need Personalized Investment Advice – with FinnovestCountless investors are turning to viral TikTok trends and unverified social media tips to guide their financial decisions… But can this really be trusted?Or are we gambling with our financial futures in the quest for quick, crowd-sourced advice? In this episode of Disruption Talks, we sat down with Tal Brockmann, Founder & CEO of Finnovest, to talk about how his platform is addressing the unique challenges modern investors face.Finnovest is revolutionizing retail investing by delivering hyper-personalized investment advice, real-time portfolio screening, and seamless 'one-tap' trading execution of recommended orders, empowering the next generation of inv...
2025-01-2230 min
Next in Commerce by NetguruEp. 158. From Last Resort To Dream Team- Overcome Staff Augmentation Challenges – with Nubank and WowziHow can you mitigate the risks of working with external talent?Dos and absolute don't and lessons from larger and smaller staff augmentation projectsSpeakers:– Paulo Gomes, Senior Software Engineering Manager at Nubank– Paschal Amah, Chief Technology Officer at WowziHost: Maria Achinger, Content & Brand Team Leader at NetguruThis session was a part of Disruption Forum Engineering Horizons.
2024-12-0432 min
Next in Commerce by NetguruEp. 157. Motivating Engineering Teams Amid The Downturn – with LokaliseWhat can engineering leaders do to boost team morale?Proven ways to get engineers more engaged and focusedSpeakers: Jorge Martins, Senior Director of Engineering at LokaliseHost: Mateusz Krawczyński, Consulting Director at NetguruThis session was a part of Disruption Forum Engineering Horizons.
2024-12-0431 min
Next in Commerce by NetguruEp. 156. Ready Or Not- Adopting AI? Clean your data – with AkinovA and Lamb WestonHow to be ready for AI adoption Strategies for data quality and overcoming data challengesSpeakers:– Dr Henri Winand, CEO and co-founder at Akinova– Chris "Jay" Hawkinson, Senior Director Data and Analytics at Lamb Weston | Forbes Technology Council MemberHost: Krystian Bergmann, AI Consulting Lead at NetguruThis session was a part of Disruption Forum Engineering Horizons.
2024-12-0430 min
Next in Commerce by NetguruEp. 155. Show Me The Proof- Smarter Product Development With MVPs – with TranscACT, Sourcegraph and KitopiHow to validate ideas faster?How to get an MVP right – best practices.Proven strategies for faster MVP development Speakers:– Todd Yates, Chief Technology Officer at Transact– Erika Rice Scherpelz, Head of Engineering at Sourcegraph– Mahmoud Galal, Software Engineering Manager at KitopiHost: Dominika Szelkenbach, Consulting Practice Lead at NetguruThis session was a part of Disruption Forum Engineering Horizons.
2024-12-0429 min
Next in Commerce by NetguruEp. 154. AI-Augmented Design: Scaling Creativity and Efficiency Without Compromising Quality – with SinchLearn how to integrate AI into your team’s work to boost creativity, efficiency, and product personalization.Speaker: Sören Purz, Design Director at SinchHost: Bartlomiej Rokowski, Senior Product Designer and Team Leader at NetguruThis session was a part of Disruption Forum Design Horizons.
2024-11-2025 min
Next in Commerce by NetguruEp. 153. What’s Ahead: The Evolving Landscape of UX Research – with iwoca and UnqorkExplore new work methods including AI generated research.Speakers:– Carlos F. Wydler, Head of Design at iwoca– Joe Cahill, Experience Design Manager at UnqorkHost: Agata Rączewska, Innovation Consultant & Client Partner at NetguruThis session was a part of Disruption Forum Design Horizons.
2024-11-2027 min
Next in Commerce by NetguruEp. 152. Frontend Development at Lightning Speed: design to {code} in a flash – with Locofy.aiSpeaker: Honey Mittal, Co-Founder, CEO & CPO at Locofy.aiHost: Krystian Bergmann, AI Consulting Lead at NetguruThis session was a part of Disruption Forum Design Horizons.
2024-11-2023 min
Next in Commerce by NetguruEp. 151. Future Leaders, Come Forward: On Developing Design Leadership – with talabat, Shopify and CognizantFostering leadership skills within design teams and the crucial role of strategic thinking.Speakers:– Francisca Muñoz Chamy, Product Design at Talabat | Delivery Hero– Aristotle Anthony Raj, Lead Product Designer at Cognizant– Avi Ashkenazi, Head of Design at ShopifyHost: Mateusz Jankowski, Design Manager at NetguruThis session is a part of Disruption Forum Design Horizons.
2024-11-2029 min
Next in Commerce by NetguruEp. 150. The Long-Term Perspective: Ethical Design & Digital Wellbeing – with Visa and EthicUnderstanding ethical considerations in design, including the impact of digital products on mental health and societal well-being.Speakers:– Mattias Wikman, Head of Design at Ethic – Kieran Weston, Head of Design at VisaHost: Bartosz Białek, Head of Design at NetguruThis session was a part of Disruption Forum Design Horizons.
2024-11-2030 min
Next in Commerce by NetguruEp. 149. Business Models That Matter: Differentiating with Purpose – with NedbankSpeaker: Terry Behan, Design, Education & Digital Transformation at NedbankHost: Radek Zaleski, Senior Partner at NetguruThis panel was a part of Disruption Forum Design Horizons.
2024-11-2029 min
Next in Commerce by NetguruEp. 148. The Future of Real Estate: AI, Tech, and Innovation – with Mariusz Przybylik, CTO CEE at ColliersIf you’re a real estate professional or a tech innovator, we’re sure you’ll want to check out this Disruption Talks episode!In "The Future of Real Estate: AI, Tech, and Innovation" Jakub Wajda, Commercial Director at Netguru discussed with Mariusz Przybylik, CTO CEE at Colliers on topics like: – How AI and tech are reshaping the commercial real estate landscape– Colliers’ key initiatives to enhance tenant experience and facility management– The biggest innovation opportunities and how proptech is driving change.With Mariusz driving Colliers' tech innovation in the CEE region, and Jakub exper...
2024-11-1228 min
Next in Commerce by NetguruEp. 147. The AI Playbook for Disruptive Leaders: Charlene Li's Practical Strategies"AI is a critically important technology that cannot be ignored, unlike some previous trends like Web3 or blockchain." – Charlene LiDisruption Talks wouldn’t be complete without a disruptive leadership expert like Charlene Li, and we’re thrilled to have her joined us in this episode!For over three decades, Charlene Li has empowered leaders to view disruption as an opportunity for growth rather than a threat. As the bestselling author of The Disruption Mindset and a trusted advisor to top global executives, Charlene’s insights go beyond theory. She equips leaders with the strategies they need to...
2024-10-2436 min
Next in Commerce by NetguruEp. 145. GenAI in Retail: AI-Powered Customer Service, Automation, and Inventory Management – with Carrefour and SnoonuSpeakers:– Helene Labaume, Innovation & VC Funds Group Director at Carrefour– Nikita Gordeev, Chief Technology Officer at SnoonuHost: Krystian Bergmann, AI Consulting Lead at NetguruThis session was a part of Disruption Forum Future of Retail.
2024-10-0927 min
Next in Commerce by NetguruEp. 144. AI in Retail – 5 Areas of Change That You Cannot Miss – with NetguruSpeaker: Krystian Bergmann, AI Consulting Lead at NetguruThis session was a part of Disruption Forum Future of Retail.
2024-10-0911 min
Next in Commerce by NetguruEp. 143. SuperMarketplaces: Building on AI-Driven Opportunities – with Vinted and talabatSpeakers:– Nerijus Lasauskas, Director of Engineering at Vinted– Vipul Gajbhiye, Director Quick Commerce at talabatHost: Barbara Rybicka, Consulting Director | Retail at NetguruThis session was a part of Disruption Forum Future of Retail.
2024-10-0925 min
Next in Commerce by NetguruEp. 142. Quick Commerce & Rapid Delivery: Overcoming Challenges – with Just Eat Takeaway.com and BreadfastSpeakers:– Felix Lutter, Head of Retail Innovation at Just Eat Takeaway.com– Ayman Kaheel, Ph.D., Chief Technology Officer at BreadfastHost: Tomasz Grynkiewicz, Head of Growth at NetguruThis session was a part of Disruption Forum Future of Retail.
2024-10-0926 min
Next in Commerce by NetguruEp. 141. Retail Innovation Playbook: How to Source Innovative Ideas and Turn Them Into Pragmatic Solutions with Wolt, Vestiaire CollectiveSpeakers: – Catalina Salazar, Global Head of Advertising at Wolt– Paul Ladevèze, VP of Product Design & User Research at Vestiaire CollectiveHost: Agata Rączewska, Innovation Consultant & Client Partner at NetguruThis session was a part of Disruption Forum: Future of Retail.
2024-10-0931 min
Next in Commerce by NetguruEp. 139. Can You Deliver Anything in 30 Min? The Ins & Outs of Q-Commerce – with Matthew Neff, Chief Product Officer at SnoonuProduct 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...
2024-09-0534 min
Next in Commerce by NetguruEp. 138. The Silent Risks of AI in Finance: What You Haven’t Considered – with Ido Lustig, Former Chief Risk Officer at Checkout.comAre 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 Pa...
2024-08-2130 min
Next in Commerce by NetguruEp. 137. Experiences With ML & AI in Streaming Media R&D – with Bryan Maloney, ex-SpotifyHow 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 languag...
2024-07-2932 min
Next in Commerce by NetguruEp. 135. Future in Wealth Management – with FinnovestHow 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.This session was a part of Disruption Forum: Future of Finance.
2024-06-2121 min
Next in Commerce by NetguruEp. 134. Innovation in Finance – with Mastercard, Pictet Group and ABN AMROHow 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 MastercardHost: Radek Zaleski, Senior Partner at NetguruThis session was a part of Disruption Forum: Future of Finance.
2024-06-2130 min
Next in Commerce by NetguruEp. 133. Future of Payments – with VISA and Janusz Diemko, Fintech Consulting ExpertWhat'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 experienceHost: Agata Rączewska, Innovation Consultant & Client Partner at NetguruThis session was a part of Disruption Forum: Future of Finance.
2024-06-2129 min
Next in Commerce by NetguruEp. 132. Building AI PoC and MVPs Aligned with Business Goals – with NetguruIn 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 disc...
2024-06-2110 min
Next in Commerce by NetguruEp. 131. Globalization of Apps and Platforms – with Worldpay and Solution One FundWhat 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 FundHost: Mateusz Krawczyński, Consulting Director at NetguruThis session was a part of Disruption Forum: Future of Finance.
2024-06-2130 min
Next in Commerce by NetguruEp. 130. AI and Hyper-Personalization – with Solaris, Microsoft and zeb consultingJust 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 NetguruThis session was a part of Disruption Forum: Future of Finance.
2024-06-2128 min
Next in Commerce by NetguruEp. 129. Engineering Culture Secrets from Salesforce and Heroku – with Francis Lacoste🤔 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.💡 T...
2024-06-1245 min
Next in Commerce by NetguruEp. 128. How Lidl & Kaufland Built 100+ Apps With Low Code, 75% Faster – with Schwarz ITIn 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 Applicati...
2024-06-0648 min
Next in Commerce by NetguruEp. 127. The CTO Playbook: Leading Large Engineering Teams Through Change – with AirHelpThe 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.
2024-05-2337 min
Next in Commerce by NetguruEp. 126. Future of Investing with AI: Evolution of Fintech Apps – with prospero.ai💸 💹 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 investi...
2024-05-0937 min
Next in Commerce by NetguruEp. 118. AI-Driven Efficiency: Transforming Retail from the Ground Up - with Żabka GroupReveal AI insights in retail with our Disruption Talks guest, Tomasz Glowacki, Head of Data Science at Żabka Group.On “AI-Driven Efficiency: Transforming Retail from the Ground Up” episode we talked about how to:- Leverage AI at the management level for actionable data-driven insights- Elevate retail customer experiences with personalized AI interactions- Revolutionize supply chain, demand forecasting, and logistics all through AIHost: Radek Szeja, Engineering Lead at Netguru
2024-02-2250 min
Next in Commerce by NetguruEp. 113. "The Digital Dollar Revolution: The Future of Virtual Currency" - with AirTMListen to conversation exploring the future of digital currency and its impact on the financial landscape. In this episode: "The Digital Dollar Revolution: The Future of Virtual Currency" we talked with Lisa Nestor CTO at Airtm:- Is digital currency important, and how does it differ from traditional digital banking?- Is there a general "bad rep" for digital currency, and why do people often mistake it for crypto?- What are the main obstacles hindering the widespread adoption of digital currencies?Host: Radek Zaleski, Client Partner at Netguru
2023-12-0739 min
Hidden HeroesS01E10: Dream Machine: How Alan Kay envisioned the future of modern laptops, tablet computers, and e-booksAlan Kay is one of the most widely lauded of the early digital pioneers and the inventor of Dynabook, the direct predecessor of modern laptops, tablet computers, and e-books.Read the story on: https://hiddenheroes.netguru.com/alan-kay
2023-11-1319 min
Tech Talks GreenEp. 9. Fight against fast fashion: Circular economy, sustainable materials, greenwashingIs it possible to put the brakes on fast fashion and make it more sustainable?The prevalence of fast fashion makes this industry largely unsustainable. However, there are a rising number of brands committed to making fashion more sustainable and environmentally friendly. As part of our Sustainability in Retail series of Disruption Talks, we invited Silvia Mazzanti, Product and Sustainability Manager at Save The Duck, and Laura Vicaria, CSR Manager at MUD Jeans International BV, to talk about their sustainable brands. Jinder Kang, Innovation Consultancy Lead at Netguru, also joined the conversation.MUD Jeans...
2023-06-281h 01
Tech Talks GreenEp. 8. Sustainable retail: Greenwashing, circular economy, eco materials, supply chainHow sustainable are the brands you purchase from? In the past, not many people will have asked this question, but things are changing.Sustainability has become an increasingly crucial factor in purchasing decisions. According to a recent survey by IBM, 60% of consumers are willing to change their shopping habits to reduce environmental impact.Nearly eight in 10 respondents indicate sustainability is important for them. Of those who say it is very/extremely important, over 70% would pay a premium of 35% more, on average, for brands that are sustainable and environmentally responsible.Awareness and education have been...
2023-06-2854 min
Tech Talks GreenEp. 6. Food waste reduction: Demand prediciton with AI, IoT in inventory, sustainable packagingHow do we combat the growing food waste problem?According to the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, reducing food loss and waste is key to reducing greenhouse gas emissions and pressure on land and water resources. An estimated 17% of total global food production is wasted, and 11% of that occurs in households. However, if we are to improve sustainability in retail, we can’t ignore the 2% of estimated food waste in retail as well. Huge amounts of edible food are thrown out at supermarkets around the world, and the solution is not a clear-cut on...
2023-06-2856 min
Tech Talks GreenEp. 3. Green finance: Environmental footprint, impact offsetting, ESG investmentDavid Lais, Co-Founder and Managing Director at ecolytiq, joined to discuss how banking can revert human impact on the climate. As he states: “One of the most powerful things we can do is to build transparency of environmental reports and carbon accountings”.Tune in to this episode and listen to the conversation between David and Netguru’s Client Partner, Filip Sobiecki.
2023-06-2858 min
Tech Talks GreenEp. 2. Decarbonization: The most pressing challenge in climate crisisWelcome to the latest episode,where we interview the one and only Lubomila Jordanova, CEO & Co-Founder of a leading decarbonization company, Plan A.During this chat, we discuss the most pressing matter of our times, which is sustainability and how to implement sustainable solutions - including decarbonization and ESG - in the business culture. "I really do hope that the stakeholders feel the need to engage in the [sustainability] topic out of concern, and not trends" - says Lubomila to Mateusz Krawczyński, Netguru's Greentech Consulting Director. Make sure to tune in as we discuss a...
2023-06-2857 min
Next in Commerce by NetguruEp. 104. How technology can transform the flower delivery industry - Disruption Talks with Floward🌸 Everyone, at least once in their life, has ordered flowers online.🤔 However we probably never thought about what's the process behind it and how the industry evolved thanks to the emerging tech trends.On this Disruption Talks episode, we have the great pleasure of hosting Diyaa Hamza, Chief Technology Officer at Floward. Floward is an online flower & gift delivery company that is revolutionizing the industry with their individualized approach and betting on keeping the quality high at each stage of the delivery process.This episode is hosted by Barbara Rybicka, Senior Business Development Lead at Net
2023-06-1452 min
Next in Commerce by NetguruEp. 97. How Digital is Changing US Education - Disruption Talks with TransActWelcome to this new Disruption Talks, where we sit down with a very special guest, Todd Yates, the Chief Technology Officer of TransAct that is driving the change in the digitalization of the US educational system. Together with Radek Zaleski, Senior Partner at Netguru, they discuss the perspective on the importance of creating the right strategy to lead the technology of the company, such as, for example, choosing the right stack. They also touch on the topic of leveraging technology to empower those who may face challenges in accessing education, and how this can be achieved...
2023-05-0946 min
Next in Commerce by NetguruEp. 96. Sustainabilty is Not A Matter Of Opinions, it's A Matter of Facts - Disruption Talks with Lubomila JordanovaWelcome to the latest episode of Disruption Talks, where we interview the one and only Lubomila Jordanova, CEO & Co-Founder of a leading decarbonization company, Plan A.During this chat, we discuss the most pressing matter of our times, which is sustainability and how to implement sustainable solutions - including decarbonization and ESG - in the business culture. "I really do hope that the stakeholders feel the need to engage in the [sustainability] topic out of concern, and not trends" - says Lubomila to Mateusz Krawczyński, Netguru's Greentech Consulting Director. Make sure to tune in a...
2023-04-2557 min
Hidden HeroesS01E09: How Grace Hopper made computers more humanGrace Hopper programmed one of the very first computers ever made and helped design one of the first programming languages. But more than anything else, Grace Hopper’s legacy lies in the fact that she made these remarkable new machines more human.Read the story on: https://hiddenheroes.netguru.com/grace-hopper
2023-04-1922 min
Next in Commerce by NetguruEp. 92. Saas Takes Over the Hospitality Industry - the story of MewsCan you get bullied for using PHP (Hypertext Preprocessor) in your web development work?Is it fair to still live this stereotype? How to make sure your frontend work aligns with the user interface and user experience?What's more, how to implement all of that to the hospitality industry?Well - Mews does it with flying colours. They have created an unique, innovative hospitality management cloud that helps the hoteliers accelerate their performance and revenue. Marcin Walas, Mews' Director of Engineering - Frontend is our today's guest and together with debuting Adam Nowak...
2023-03-0157 min
Next in Commerce by NetguruEp. 90. Combining Technology with Wellness - the story of bioniqbioniq - a company that created "personalized supplements product that relies on 3 million proprietary biochemical data points” and it's taking by storm the healthcare and wellness industry in Europe. Its highly innovative product is specifically tailored to meet the supplementary needs of individual. However - Is it even possible for supplements to be that individualized? Find out the answer to this and a lot more questions in the freshest Disruption Talks episode where Filip Sobiecki, Client Partner at Netguru is intreviewing bioniq's Co-Founder, Calin Popescu. Make sure to tune in a find out ho...
2023-02-211h 04
Next in Commerce by NetguruEp. 88. How to Build a Recession-Proof Business? The Story of BabbelCan a language app really change your life? Can it help you to apply to your dream university or break the language barrier between your relatives? And for the ed-tech geeks: how can an e-learning app thrive when all we see is recession, layoffs and crisis? Well - Babbel has all the answers you need in the freshest Disruption Talks episode. So sit back, relax and enjoy this unique conversation between Thomas Holl, the Co-Founder at Babbel and Netguru’s CEO, Marek Talarczyk.
2023-02-0951 min
Hidden HeroesS01E08: The multitouch: How a mix of new ideas shaped the way we communicate with computersWhen Apple unveiled the multitouch Interface with the iPhone launch in 2007, it seemed as though computing had been reinvented overnight. But in reality, it was an innovation three decades in the making.Read the story on: https://hiddenheroes.netguru.com/hurst-han-kocienda
2022-12-2319 min
Hidden HeroesS01E07: The image society: How Nasir Ahmed shaped image-based lifeFifty years ago, the computer scientist Nasir Ahmed came up with a brilliant idea for compressing data, laying the groundwork for Zoom, YouTube, Instagram, and all the other cornerstones of today's image-based online life.Read the story on: https://hiddenheroes.netguru.com/nasir-ahmed
2022-12-2321 min
Hidden HeroesS01E06: The Pathfinder: How Gladys West shaped the Earth for modern GPSAs a young African American girl living on a farm during the Great Depression, Gladys West discovered she had a gift for math. Forty years later, she mapped the shape of Earth and helped invent GPS.Read the story on: https://hiddenheroes.netguru.com/gladys-west
2022-12-2020 min
Hidden HeroesS01E05: The Crypto Wars: How Philip Zimmermann fought for our right to privacyThree decades ago, Phil Zimmermann almost went to jail so that you could send an email without worrying that your personal data would be stolen. Read the story on: https://hiddenheroes.netguru.com/philip-zimmermann
2022-12-1521 min
Next in Commerce by NetguruEp. 85. World's first eSIM store that changed it all - the story of AiraloOn this episode of Disruption Talks, we have the great pleasure of hosting Ahmet Bahadir Ozdemir, Co-Founder at Airalo.Tune in to this episode if you want to find out more about what's behind the e-Sim store that changed the game for good.This episode is hosted by Netguru's Business Development Lead, Basia Rybicka. Enjoy listening!
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Next in Commerce by NetguruEp. 84. How to Build Innovative Culture in Large Organisations? Disruption Talk with ABN Amro BankAn innovative culture is a crucial aspect of all business models but how to make sure its implementation process is smooth in large organizations? Well, we have all the answers you need!Netguru's Fintech Client Partner, Sean O'Connor, meets with Anna-Lena Lorenz, Head of Innovation Process at ABN Amro Bank to discuss what is the most challenging aspect of innovative culture and how to implement and conduct successful experimentation in this field. You can't miss this one so sit back, relax, and enjoy this episode of Disruption Talks.
2022-11-3056 min
Next in Commerce by NetguruEp. 83. Can Growth and Product Strategies Work Well Together? Disruption Talks with Hostelworld.“In the current world scenario you need to develop an ability to make changes and decide differently as new information arises” - says Johnny Quach, CPO & CMO at Hostelworld. Johnny is our guest during this Tuesday's episode of Disruption Talks. Together with Paula Sztainwald, Product Manager at Netguru they discussed why Hostelworld is the leading innovator in the hospitality sector & how to adapt digital acceleration to the fast-changing world situation.Sit back, relax and enjoy this episode!
2022-11-1559 min
Next in Commerce by NetguruEp. 82. Can Security and Privacy Be Seen as Business Value? Disruption Talks with Vinted.“When it comes to security and phishing, the attacker needs to be successful only once, while the defender has to be successful all the time.” - says Tomas Martinkenas, Director of Security and Privacy at Vinted.Security and privacy were the topics of our recent Disruption Talks, where Tomas shared his views with Netguru’s Cyber Security Lead, Maciej Markiewicz. Tune in to this podcast episode and learn more! Enjoy listening!
2022-11-0854 min
Hidden HeroesS01E04: A Machine for Thinking: How Douglas Engelbart predicted the future of computingMore than 50 years ago, Douglas Engelbart gave the “mother of all demos” that transformed software forever. The computer world has been catching up with his vision ever since.Read the story on: https://hiddenheroes.netguru.com/douglas-engelbart
2022-10-2621 min
Hidden HeroesS01E03: The Magic Cookie: How Lou Montulli Cured the Web’s AmnesiaMore than two decades ago, Web pioneer Lou Montulli invented browser software cookies with the goal of preserving user privacy online. But then things took an unexpected turn.Read the story on: https://hiddenheroes.netguru.com/lou-montulli
2022-10-2120 min
Hidden HeroesS01E02: The Magic Box and the Spanning Tree: How Radia Perlman made the Internet workWe take it for granted that decentralized networks like the Internet “just work.” But decades ago, pioneering computer scientist Radia Perlman solved a crucial problem that made those networks possible. Read the story on: https://hiddenheroes.netguru.com/radia-perlman
2022-10-1318 min
Hidden HeroesS01E01: Intelligent Agent. How Pattie Maes Almost Invented Social MediaBelgian-born computer scientist Pattie Maes was inventing the core principles behind the social media age when Mark Zuckerberg was still in kindergarten. Why have her contributions been neglected?Read the story on: https://hiddenheroes.netguru.com/pattie-maes
2022-10-0620 min
Hidden HeroesS01E00: Intro Episode - Paying the Tribute to People Who Built TechHidden Heroes publishing is the initiative by Netguru that aims to pay tribute to people who built foundations of modern technology. Together with Steven Johnson, the author of all the stories we set out on the mission to uncover the real roots of innovation and the history of technology.Because the world of innovation has generated such vast fortunes for a select few set of people, when we think about where progress comes from or where important world changing ideas come from, our attention gets naturally drawn towards the charismatic entrepreneurs, CEOs and business leaders. We...
2022-10-0301 min
Next in Commerce by NetguruEp. 79. Saving Climate through Sustainable Banking. Disruption Talks with ecolytiq.Long time no see! We’re coming back with a fresh episode of Disruption Talks after a short summer break.David Lais, Co-Founder and Managing Director at ecolytiq, joined to discuss how banking can revert human impact on the climate. As he states: “One of the most powerful things we can do is to build transparency of environmental reports and carbon accountings”.Tune in to this episode of Disruption Talks and listen to the conversation between David and Netguru’s Client Partner, Filip Sobiecki.
2022-09-0658 min
Next in Commerce by NetguruEp. 77. Put Blinders onto What Everyone Else is Doing - Focus on You. Disruption Talks with Fundid.When you’re working, you may get a feeling of not doing something right or differently than others. As Stefanie Sample, CEO and Founder at Fundid, says, she has zero interest in feeling this way.Tune in to this episode of Disruption Talks and listen to the conversation between Stefanie and Netguru’s Head of Growth, Ola Prejs.Hit the play button and share the episode with your friends!
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Next in Commerce by NetguruEp. 71 What’s next for Carrefour when it comes to digital acceleration in retail? Disruption Talks with Carrefour.As an innovation director of Carrefour, Nicolas Safis knows first-hand how to drive digital transformation in a large enterprise. Kuba Filipowski, Netguru’s Co-Founder, recently sat down with Nicolas Safis to talk more about Carrefour’s plans for the future and its approach to digital acceleration. Tune in to this episode to hear more.
2022-05-1746 min
Next in Commerce by NetguruEp. 70 What’s the New Reality of Blockchain Banking? Disruption Talks with Nuri.“We try to get the traditional, centralized finance world to connect into the decentralized world and make it somehow easier and readable for end users.” - Inácio Schweller, Senior Engineering Manager at Nuri.Sean O'Connor, Netguru’s Fintech Sales Team Leader, recently had an opportunity to speak with Inácio during Disruption Talks.Tune in to this episode to hear more about Nuri’s take on blockchain banking.
2022-04-131h 01
Next in Commerce by NetguruEp. 66 Engineering at Scale - Key Pillars Behind Europe’s Fashion DisruptorWho hasn't heard of Vinted? Customers use this site to resell their clothing and exchange them for fresh stuff. Sounds like a fantastic path to a more sustainable future. What is the secret behind the success of the Lithuanian unicorn?Filip Sobiecki from Netguru interviewed VP of Engineering at Vinted, Mindaugas Mozūras. As they claimed during this episode: “Learning a new programming language is easier than changing your behavior.” Click the play button to discover more about shifting your behavior and how solving problems should be more than just technology.Take out your headp...
2022-02-231h 03
Next in Commerce by NetguruEp. 65 Creating a Challenger Bank Despite Strict Regulations - with Thomas Robinson, Head of Product at KrooIn the fintech banking space there’s a lot that can be copied because of how regulated it is. So, where else can companies like Kroo differentiate?Sean O’Connor from Netguru interviewed Head of Product at Kroo, Thomas Robinson. As Tom said, “we know that customers want to identify and work with brands that match their values. This is the space where Kroo can really differentiate.”. Hit the play button to find out all about creating a challenger bank in the world of strictly regulated fintech banking space.Tune in to this episode of Disru...
2022-02-1550 min
Next in Commerce by NetguruEp. 64 How Leaders Adapt to Digital Acceleration - with Adeeb Warsi, Managing Director at CareemWhat’s the road 🛣 to becoming a Super App according to Adeeb Warsi, Managing Director at Careem? During this episode of Disruption Talks, Netguru’s CEO, Marek Talarczyk, discussed digital acceleration with Adeeb Warsi. Hit the play button to find out what a day in the life of a Managing Director at Careem looks like. What KPIs does Careem track? How does the team prioritize and accelerate projects? How to execute digital acceleration strategy?Find out this and much more in this episode of Disruption Talks.
2022-02-1051 min
Next in Commerce by NetguruEp. 63 How to Grow a Fintech Unicorn - with Stephanie Bowker, Head of Marketing at SpendeskIf you’re a fan of this podcast series, you probably know that we recently had Lucas Bédout, Head of Engineering at Spendesk recently on our show. What has changed since then? Well, actually A LOT as Spendesk has just become a unicorn 🦄 and their growth rates are formidable. We invited Spendesk’s Head of Marketing Stephanie Bowker to discuss the nuts and bolts of growing and scaling a b2b fintech, positioning differences between Europe and the US, what are the metrics that help her decide if her team’s branding efforts are working, and building successful links between th...
2022-02-0255 min
Next in Commerce by NetguruEp. 61 How to Craft Extraordinary User Experience? - with Sandra Wdowiak, PandoraSandra Wdowiak is an Experience Designer working at Pandora. She joined the company a few months ago, deciding to make a switch from the finance industry.On this episode she shares her insights on how to combine beautiful design with problem-solving and gives us a sneak peek into how they combine those two qualities at Pandora. She also shares her favorite UX practices and gives us a huge dose of inspiration around design. This episode is hosted by Sabina Białek, Senior UX Designer & Team Leader at Netguru. Enjoy!
2022-01-1158 min
Next in Commerce by NetguruEp. 60 Scaling tech teams - with Lucas Bédout, SpendeskLucas Bédout, Head of Engineering at Spendesk is joining us for another Disruption Talks episode and will unveil what’s behind the great engineering culture at the company and what are the challenges they face when it comes to scaling tech teams. Spendesk is a fast-growing spend management platform that allows companies to control their money and budgets. They are well known for their built-in automation and smooth approval processes. This episode is hosted by Sean O’Connor, Fintech Sales Team Leader at Netguru.
2022-01-0457 min
Next in Commerce by NetguruEp. 59 The Future of the Luxury Sector - with Carlota Rodriguez-Benito, Chanel IberiaSit tight and get ready because on this episode of Disruption Talks we’re hosting a special guest from the luxury sector - Carlota Rodriguez-Benito, Head of Innovation at Chanel Iberia.In this episode Carlota shares insights from her first-hand experience working at a globally recognized luxury brand Chanel Iberia. Carlota sheds some light on innovation management in this industry, and whether it will be impact by the Metaverse. She also gives us the perspective of a writer as she’s about to launch her second book LUXE 4Z : Shaping a Landscape for Luxury in 2040. In her book Carl...
2021-12-211h 37
Next in Commerce by NetguruEp. 50 How to Avoid Common Mistakes When Validating Digital Products - with Netguru R&DHow do you know your digital product is a good idea? Before you scale and grow a business based on your product, you need to know that it’s viable.That’s where product idea validation comes in. This ensures you don’t waste time and money on a product that just doesn’t work or has no market need. In this episode of Disruption Talks, a panel of Netguru experts explains why rapid prototyping is the solution to testing your ideas. On the show is Jinder Kang (Innovation Consultancy Lead), Patryk Szczygło (Senior Consultant of Resear...
2021-12-061h 00
Next in Commerce by NetguruEp. 38 NLP - Academic vs. Business Approache. Can it work? - Jan Kocoń, Ewa Rudnicka, Maciej Piasecki, CLARIN-PLWhat are the challenges in Polish NLP? How to combine academic research and business approach into successful NLP projects? Last year Clarin (Common Language Resources & Technology Infrastructure) started cooperation with Netguru. Join our talk to check how it influenced both of us!CLARIN, a pan-European research infrastructure, enables comfortable collaboration on large text collections between humanities and social sciences researchers.Join us to listen about:- key challenges around Polish Machine Learning and Natural Language Processing- what it’s like to lead a Polish research group- what is th...
2021-11-221h 03
Next in Commerce by NetguruEp. 33 How to Make Use of Virtual Try-Ons in Retail - with Jinder Kang, Grzegorz Mrukwa, NetguruHave you always wanted to try on clothes, glasses, shoes, or cosmetics without heading to the store? The solution could be virtual try-on technology.Virtual try-ons in retail have been around for a few years now, with varying results and user experiences.While the technology has come a long way over the past few years – there is still a way to go.In this Disruption Talks live stream, we spoke with Netguru’s own Jinder Kang (Innovation Consultancy Lead) and Grzegorz Mrukwa (Deputy Data Science Manager) to talk more about it.They shar...
2021-11-221h 06
Next in Commerce by NetguruEp. 39 How to Protect Yourself From a Kaseya-Style Ransomware Attack - with Maciej Markiewicz, NetguruRansomware has been a problem for many years now, but attacks are only growing more sophisticated.In recent months, several high-profile attacks have occurred, one being the Colonial Pipeline attack in the US and most recently the Kaseya attack. Kaseya is an IT solutions developer for MSPs and enterprises. The company announced on July 2 that it was the victim of a huge cyberattack.Attackers from REvil, a ransomware group linked to Russia, managed to leverage a vulnerability in Kaseya’s VSA software. CEO, Fred Voccola, said that less than 0.1% of its customers were affected, bu...
2021-11-2245 min
Next in Commerce by NetguruEp. 24 Four (Proper) Ways of Using Machine Learning to Improve Sales - with Grzegorz Mrukwa, NetguruHow Machine Learning may improve your sales? Join us to listen to the talk with Grzegorz Mrukwa, Deputy Data Science Manager at Netguru, and Moritz Spangenberg, Client Partner EMEA at Netguru.Hosted by Moritz Spangenberg.
2021-11-201h 03
Next in Commerce by NetguruEp. 17 Data Strategy Enablement. Custom or SaaS - with Grzegorz Mrukwa, NetguruCustom or SaaS?Join our today's episode to listen to the talk with Grzegorz Mrukwa, Data Science Manager at Netguru. Hosted by Tomasz Grynkiewicz.
2021-11-2058 min
Next in Commerce by NetguruEp. 49 Slowing Down Fast Fashion - with Silvia Mazzanti (Save The Duck), Laura Vicaria (MUD Jeans), Jinder Kang (Netguru)Is it possible to put the brakes on fast fashion and make it more sustainable?The prevalence of fast fashion makes this industry largely unsustainable. However, there are a rising number of brands committed to making fashion more sustainable and environmentally friendly. As part of our Sustainability in Retail series of Disruption Talks, we invited Silvia Mazzanti, Product and Sustainability Manager at Save The Duck, and Laura Vicaria, CSR Manager at MUD Jeans International BV, to talk about their sustainable brands. Jinder Kang, Innovation Consultancy Lead at Netguru, also joined the conversation.MUD Jeans...
2021-10-141h 01
Next in Commerce by NetguruEp. 47 Solving the Food Waste Problem in Retail - with Patrick Rowse, Delivery Hero, and Jinder Kang, NetguruHow do we combat the growing food waste problem?According to the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, reducing food loss and waste is key to reducing greenhouse gas emissions and pressure on land and water resources. An estimated 17% of total global food production is wasted, and 11% of that occurs in households. However, if we are to improve sustainability in retail, we can’t ignore the 2% of estimated food waste in retail as well. Huge amounts of edible food are thrown out at supermarkets around the world, and the solution is not a clear-cut on...
2021-09-3056 min
Next in Commerce by NetguruDrones Revolution in Grocery and Food Delivery - with Bobby Healy, MannaListen to this session with Bobby Healy, CEO & Founder at Manna. He’s building a “Drone Delivery as a Service” business for the world with which he plans to revolutionise the world of online food, grocery and pharmacy delivery – making a 3 minute, low-cost delivery service as pervasive as running water.Moderator: Tomasz Grynkiewicz, NetguruThis episode was recorded during Disruption Forum Retail 2021 by Netguru. Find out more at https://hubs.ly/H0X_0p10
2021-09-2430 minNext in Commerce by NetguruSustainability in Retail. Can Technology Help Retail Get Its Act Together? - with Jinder Kang & Nat Chrzanowska, NetguruSpeakers: Jinder Kang & Nat Chrzanowska, NetguruThis episode was recorded during Disruption Forum Retail 2021 by Netguru. Find out more at https://hubs.ly/H0X_0p10
2021-09-2419 min
Next in Commerce by NetguruEp. 44 Unified Commerce. Valuable Cross-Channel Insights For Better CX - with Jakub Czerwiński, AdyenWhat is unified commerce? During this panel at Disruption Forum Retail, Jakub Czerwiński, VP CEE at Adyen, defined this term and explained how many benefits this strategy can bring to retailers. Jakub also emphasized the importance of collecting data from both online and offline sources and presented examples of implementing data-driven business decisions in practice. Throughout the panel, Jakub shared:How unified commerce differs from omnichannel & multichannel approaches.The role unified commerce will play in helping retailers build competitive advantage mainly on customer experience.How does unified commerce work at Adyen - what a...
2021-09-2314 min
Next in Commerce by NetguruEp. 43 How to Align Information Architecture to Customers' Mental Models - with Alina Cahill, WoltAlina Cahill, Product Lead at Wolt, brought us in on how they’re using the app’s information architecture and mental models to create a frictionless experience for customers in the digital world. Wolt’s vision is to build a digital version of the shopping mall in your pocket. During her chat with us, Alina discussed the following matters:What is information infrastructure and architecture?The definition of mental models.How mental models can be leveraged to make the process of online shopping easier and more intuitive for the consumer.What makes customers stay longer...
2021-09-2325 min
Next in Commerce by NetguruEp. 42 Fintech Meets Retail - with Andrea Tassistro, Foodetective & Romain Colnet, Worldline GlobalSpeakers: Andrea Tassistro, CEO at Foodetective and Romain Colnet, Innovation Business Development Manager at Worldline Global. We will discuss how these two worlds are getting closer to each other, in particular in the payment space.Moderator: Filip Sobiecki, NetguruThis episode was recorded during Disruption Forum Retail 2021 by Netguru. Find out more at https://hubs.ly/H0X_0p10
2021-09-2322 min
Next in Commerce by NetguruEp. 41 Redefining Delivery and Shopping Through Quick Commerce - with Milena Lazarevska, Delivery HeroDuring this panel at Disruption Forum Retail, Milena Lazarevska, VP Commercial Quick Commerce at Delivery Hero, talked about the rapid growth of quick commerce and different approaches to the operational aspect of this service. She also discussed how quick commerce addresses the changes in consumer behavior and what customer problems it solves.Throughout the panel, Milena answered the following questions:How has the pandemic influenced consumer habits and behaviors?Which of these habits will stay with us after the pandemic?What’s the other model of playing in quick commerce, apart from having yo...
2021-09-2322 min
Next in Commerce by NetguruBONUS: Disruptive Innovations Within the Fashion Industry & Beyond - with Oliver Lange, H&MbeyondHow to Look Into Disruptive Innovations Within the Fashion Industry and Beyond - exclusive session at Disruption Forum Retail 2021.Join this session to hear from Oliver Lange, Head of H&Mbeyond and Head of H&M LAB Germany.Thursday, 23 September, 2021. 100-percent online.Full agenda, lineup & registration at https://www.netguru.com/disruption/events/retail-forum
2021-09-1900 min
Next in Commerce by NetguruEp. 39 Is Retail Authentic in its Purpose? - with Gio Giacobbe (ACBC), and Jinder Kang (Netguru)How sustainable are the brands you purchase from? In the past, not many people will have asked this question, but things are changing.Sustainability has become an increasingly crucial factor in purchasing decisions. According to a recent survey by IBM, 60% of consumers are willing to change their shopping habits to reduce environmental impact.Nearly eight in 10 respondents indicate sustainability is important for them. Of those who say it is very/extremely important, over 70% would pay a premium of 35% more, on average, for brands that are sustainable and environmentally responsible.Awareness and education have been...
2021-09-1654 min
Next in Commerce by Netguru3 Steps To Make Your Business Outage-Bulletproof - with Radek Kubryn, NetguruIn early June 2021, a huge outage brought down a number of major websites around the world.Multiple websites and services were affected, including Twitch, Reddit, The Verge, The Guardian, The New York Times, Amazon, The Financial Times, Pinterest, Kickstarter, Ebay, The Telegraph, CNN, PayPal, and Shopify. The outage also partially impacted Google Cloud Platform and Google searches.According to various media sources, the issue was traced back to the content delivery network Fastly. "The company runs an Edge cloud between companies’ data centers and end users, reducing latency, protecting from DDoS attacks, and helping them handle tr...
2021-06-2020 min
Next in Commerce by NetguruBoost Sales Funnel Conversion Rates With Machine Learning - with Pawel Jarmolkowicz, Consulting Director at NetguruHere's how to boost your conversion rates and bring more sales home with Machine Learning.
2021-01-1352 min