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Next in Commerce by Netguru
Next in Commerce. Each episode features real stories and practical insights from leaders transforming digital commerce. We discuss the hottest challenges with top experts from brands like Chanel, Bolt, Farfetch, Zalando and many many more. Join industry leaders as they share how they transform commerce: from industrial aftermarket portals to omnichannel retail and high-growth marketplace platforms. Head to https://www.netguru.com/digital-commerce-podcast for more info about the show.
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Episodes
Ep. 195. First Simplify, Then Accelerate: How AI Drives Measurable Business Outcomes 24.06.2026 31:48
What are the three top AI adoption challenges in large organizations? Which processes can you easily automate from the enterprise PoV? How do you help teams adopt AI faster? Rodrigo Álvarez-Bandrés, Enterprise Process Innovation Program Manager at Siemens Gamesa answers all these questions. Rodrigo's specialty is enterprise process optimization and he has some strong views on why large organizatio...
Ep. 194. Incorruptible Business And Why We Need The Lean Startup More Than Ever 24.06.2026 38:52
Eric Ries, author of "The Lean Startup" and the brand new "Incorruptible", joined Kuba Filipowski, Netguru CEO, to discuss why the principles that shaped a generation of entrepreneurs matter more than ever in the AI era. In the episode: - The long-term paradox – why rapid experimentation only makes sense in service of a long-term vision, and why Lean Startup was always about both - Building an inc...
Ep. 193. Beyond the Hype: AI in B2B Design at Kaufland 22.06.2026 26:59
What does AI is actually do for design teams right now – and what's just noise? Markus Gebka , Head of Product Design B2B at Kaufland sat down with Barbara Rybicka from Netguru for a no-fluff conversation about where things really stand. Here's what they discussed: vibe coding is a game changer – prototypes that used to take a full day now take minutes, and they actually work design ops is making...
Ep. 192. Intentional Commerce: From Transaction to Trust 27.03.2026 31:55
For the past 15 years, ecommerce has optimized for frictionless transactions - removing clicks, reducing pauses, and accelerating checkout. That strategy worked and drove massive scale. But we’re now seeing a shift. What if, in eliminating bad friction, we also removed the good friction - the moments that build confidence and reduce regret? This is the Friction Paradox. Instead of optimizing for s...
Ep. 191. Build e-commerce layouts faster with Silk Design System 26.02.2026 38:07
Watch 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 design Hosted by Mary...
Ep. 190. From Search Engines to Style Agents: The Next Era of Digital Commerce 18.02.2026 26:24
Here's the truth, most AI products never make it past demos or pilots. Why does this happen? And what does it take to build AI experiences that can scale, deliver value, and earn user trust? With product leadership experience at Procter & Gamble, Google, Tinder, and now as Head of Product at Zalando, Ania Szostek will be sharing hard-won lessons on AI, product, and commerce. She'll touch upon...
Ep. 189. Research Renaissance: Driving CX with AI-Powered Insights at OLX 21.01.2026 32:17
👀 Renaissance meant a significant shift in how people saw the world. According to Valentina Salvi, Head of Product Research at OLX, product research is going through one right now. Join us to explore how AI is redefining research - not by replacing human insight, but by elevating it. This episode explores: - How AI is moving research from execution to strategic influence - The evolving partnershi...
Ep. 188. Women Leading the Future of Tech - Lessons from a VP of Engineering at a major furniture brand 13.11.2025 32:03
AI is reshaping retail. Anca Iordanescu, is the one doing it 🔥 VP of Engineering at a major furniture retailer. Founder of WomenInTech Alliance. And our next guest on Disruption Talks. This episode explores: How AI is transforming retail - and where the biggest risks lie What the “Store of the Future” actually looks like Why diverse teams ship better products Hosted by Justyna Kałębasiak, Deliver...
Ep. 187. Turning Bold Ideas into Fashion's Future - Insights from Head of AI at ALDO 29.10.2025 31:30
When 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 passpor...
Ep. 186. Feeding the Future: Tech, AI & the Next Era of Animal Nutrition - with Nutreco 23.09.2025 25:53
🐟 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 Krzani...
Ep. 185. AI for Product Leaders: Strategy, Speed & the Future of Product - with HeyJobs 10.09.2025 40:15
90% of new product launches fail* What can the remaining 10% teach us? Disruption Talks are back after a short summer break - and we’re kicking off with a big one! This time with Jens Echterling, CPO at HeyJobs - German career platform matching the world's essential talent to opportunities - and Pavel Averin, Operations Director at Netguru. What’s in it for you? A recipe for building better produc...
Ep. 184. How to Drive Strategy Execution: Lessons From a Leading TravelTech - with lastminute.com 26.06.2025 28:43
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...
Ep. 183. From Slack Bot to Sales Agent: How We Built a Real AI Agent - with Netguru 26.06.2025 35:24
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. W...
Ep. 182. AI or Die: AI-Driven Marketing, and Leadership in a New Reality! - with L'Oréal 11.06.2025 35:10
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? 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 au...
Ep. 181. Culture Before Code: Disrupting Pharma with GenAI - with Takeda 11.06.2025 28:07
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: 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 Take...
Ep. 180. Behind the Pay Button: Business Power of Payments – with Primer 29.05.2025 29:32
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...
Ep. 179. 99% Is Not Enough for Autonomous Driving – with Stellantis 22.05.2025 33:04
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 f...
Ep. 178. Netguru Memory, How We Built Our Own AI Knowledge Agent 09.04.2025 18:00
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
Ep. 177. Implementing AI Agents,Getting Started and Tackling Key Challenges – with Microsoft, Wise and Center for AI and Digital Policy 09.04.2025 32:17
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: 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...
Ep. 176. Rethinking Communication, Ultra-Realistic AI Agents – with ElevenLabs 09.04.2025 19:52
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
Ep.175. Next Wave of AI, Introspection, Reasoning & High-Stakes Decision-Making – with Umnai 09.04.2025 19:36
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
Ep. 174. Who Is the New, AI-Powered Professional – with Shopfully, Verdane and World Health Organization 09.04.2025 32:56
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: 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
Ep. 173. AI Agents & Efficiency, Automating Workflows, Boosting Productivity – with ReBloom 09.04.2025 20:30
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
Ep. 172. Enterprise Design: Lessons from the Silent Architect of How We Work – with Miro 17.03.2025 31:07
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...
Ep. 171. AI-Assisted Engineers: On Dynamically Changing Roles 12.03.2025 21:31
– 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
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