Join us for another episode of Disruption Talks! Our guest this time is Dinesh Deva, VP of Product and Engineering AdTech, MarTech at Zalando SE who tells us more on Zalando's approach to personalization in e-commerce and marketing, using AI. Who doesn't know Zalando? It's Europe's leading online platform for fashion and lifestyle. With 51 million customers in 25 markets, they are the leading voice in e-commerce. Sit back, relax and enjoy the episode!

"Technology is making people more isolated, less connected. And that has some massively detrimental effects. Technology up until this point has been a real contributor to that negative trend." - says Phil Bennett, Director of Engineering at Kilo Health. Phil's story with Kilo Health starts quite abruptly - he was found in a high-risk possibility of having a heart attack. This moment made him realize that he needs to focus his engineering skills on building something that would be meaningful...

"Dataiku's mission is to make AI cheap, safe, and easy for everyone to benefit from. Any time the goalposts are shifted and new technology becomes hot, our job remains the same." - says Dataiku's EMEA Field CDO, Shaun McGirr. Dataiku is a platform for Everyday AI, enabling data experts and domain experts to work together to build AI into their daily operations. During this insightful episode, you will have a chance to learn from the experts on how to increase your return of investment...

"The world is changing very rapidly. And the majority of people are not open to change. You need to learn how to be open, accepting, and adapting to it." - says Shailesh Kumar, SVP & Head of Technology at ClickUp. ClickUp is a comprehensive project management and productivity tool designed to help teams and individuals organize and collaborate on tasks effectively. It offers a wide range of features and capabilities that streamline workflow management and enhance productivity. On this...

Join us on this episode of the podcast as we delve into the world of digital technologies and their immense potential in combating hunger and helping underserved regions of the world. Our special guest is Bernhard Kowatsch, Head of Innovation Accelerator at the UN World Food Programme, who shares insights on how technology can revolutionize efforts to address hunger. He is also the co-founder of Share the Meal which is a one-tap solution to fight hunger worldwide. Millions are making a...

Join us for an enlightening episode as we welcome a special guest, a Machine Learning Director at Intercom, who shares valuable insights and challenges common misconceptions about Artificial Intelligence. Our guest unravels the art of scaling AI models for customer support, enabling them to proficiently handle a diverse range of questions. Discover the strategies employed to train AI systems for accurate and efficient responses. What's more, Intercom has just released their newest...

Welcome 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...

Welcome 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...

Join us on another Disruption Talks episode as we explore the intersection of technology and sustainability, with a focus on waste management. We'll be diving into the latest innovations in recycling, energy recovery, and waste reduction, and discussing how cutting-edge technologies can help us build a more sustainable future. In this episode, we chat with Bernard Moret, Head of Technology at Metawaste, a company that is leading the change when it comes to sustainability and waste...

As technology continues to advance, real estate companies are encountering new challenges in their quest to stay ahead of the curve. From adapting to climate change to navigating global pandemics, the need for resilient portfolios has never been more important. ESG, or Environmental, Social, and Governance, has become a top priority for many organizations. How is it shaping the future of the real estate industry? Michael Ewert, Global Head of JLLT Advisory, together with Dani Alcalde Güelfo...

Founding a fintech startup and then developing it through the scaleup and enterprise phases sounds cool. Is it as easy as it sounds when we hit the wall of regulatory challenges and expansion issues? Fortunately, our today's Disruption Talks guest has all the answers you need. Meet Şebnem Elif Kocaoğlu Ulbrich, Founder at Contextual Solutions, a Berlin based Consultancy, Coaching and Publication Agency specialised in FinTech and LegalTech. Contextual Solutions can really help to make your...

Can 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'...

"The faces might change but the problems stay the same" says Mastercards' Ventures Senior Vice President, James Carroll, the guest of this Disruption Talks episode. Mastercard is one of the biggest players in the field of digital payments. With 2.3 billion card holders they're definitely a pioneer when it comes to innovation. But it's no longer about innovation, it's about the speed of its implementation. And Mastercard is winning at this. Tune in and find out more about what James has...

bioniq - 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,...

Even though the tech industry is going through difficult moments, fintechs are still thriving. New trends are emerging almost every day and the industry keeps witnessing how solutions that were trending just a while ago, now are being left far behind. On this Disruption Talks episode, we're focusing on digital payments. Together with Venkat Srinivasan, Product Lead & Digital Payments Specialist, we are discussing whether we will still need physical payment cards in the nearest future,...

Can 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.

What will the fintech industry look like in 2023? Join us for another Disruption Talks episode, where we’ll talk to Tristan Pelloux, Founder & Chief Pencil Officer at Fintech Review. During the episode you will find out more about the 2023 predictions for the fintech industry, the most underestimated trends that we get to observe as well as the ones that might be overhyped. Enjoy listening!

When implementing an E-Commerce platform, it’s important to ask the question of how the solution integrates to the company and to the people. As Sander Mangel, E-Commerce Solutions Architect and Co-Founder at Qurated, said, you need to understand the business right. Sander was our guest at Disruption Talks, so if you’re curious to know more about implementing the right E-Commerce solutions, tune in to this podcast episode!

On 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!

An 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,...

“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...

“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!

How can one healthcare management system can help close the gender data gap? As Vira Health, a digital health company focused on women’s health, points out, female-specific health issues are under-researched and under-invested. They are here to change it. In this episode of Disruption Talks we’re hosting Andrea Berchowitz, Co-Founder at Vira Health. She tells more about the healthcare app that combines human and AI driven treatment of menopause. Enjoy listening!

Ep. 80. Democratizing the Investing Industry. Disruption Talks with Wizest. How to make the investing sector accessible to a broader audience? How to spark interest in groups that are new to investing or are taking their chances but failing? All of that and a lot more in the newest Disruption Talks episode! This time we’re hosting Axel Thibon, CEO & Founder at Wizest, who tells more about what’s ahead of Wizest and how to boost growth in the investing sector. Enjoy listening!

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...