
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.
Latest episodes

Mar 12, 2025 • 19min
Ep. 168. Zoom In on Compliance: How to Keep Up With Regulations
– 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 mindSpeakers: Satyajit Ranjeev, Interim CTO at SolarisHost: Pavel Averin, Operations Director at Netguru

Mar 12, 2025 • 31min
Ep. 167. Let Your Tech Team Boost Internal Efficiency
How can tech teams drive internal automation and optimizationNew solutions implementation: AI agents, AI assistants, etc.Building companies in the AI-everything eraSpeakers:Barbara Sobkowiak, Head of Advanced Analytics at RossmannKarol Blaszczyk, Director of Engineering at Builder.aiJosh Moller, Former Head of Engineering ViralHog LLCHost: Krystian Bergmann, AI Consulting Lead at Netguru

Mar 3, 2025 • 24min
Ep. 166. Shipping the Future With Vinted Go: Design & Circular Economy
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 role in shaping the future of shipping & circular economyHost: Barbara Rybicka, Commercial Director | Retail at Netguru

Feb 12, 2025 • 30min
Ep. 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.

Feb 12, 2025 • 21min
Ep. 164. The Future of Design Systems Brands Across Cultures and Products – with Lokalise
Speakers:– 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.

Feb 12, 2025 • 20min
Ep. 163. How Visa Leverages Behavioural Science for Positive Change
Speakers:– 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.

Feb 12, 2025 • 32min
Ep. 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 Disruption Forum Design Horizons.

Feb 12, 2025 • 30min
Ep. 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.

Jan 31, 2025 • 25min
Ep. 160. Newzip & Netguru: Collaboration for Faster AI Experimentation
Continuous 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 with homes and simplify decisions– How collaboration boosts product development and validation

Jan 22, 2025 • 30min
Ep. 159. Trading Advice from TikTok?! Why We Need Personalized Investment Advice – with Finnovest
Countless 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 investors with actionable real time advice, tailored to their unique needs and preferences.Here’s what you'll learn:– Why generic investment advice is no longer enough in today’s market– Key lessons from Finnovest’s success and tips for building impactful partnerships– The future of retail investing and what’s next for FinnovestHost: Maria Achinger, Content Team Leader at Netguru
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