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Feb 18, 2026 • 26min

Ep. 190. From Search Engines to Style Agents: The Next Era of Digital Commerce

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 subject like:- what it truly takes to build and scale AI-powered commerce products for millions of users- why fashion is one of the hardest domains for AI assistants- what separates great AI-driven commerce experiences from average onesHosted by Krystian Bergmann, AI Consulting Lead at Netguru.Do you have any questions? It's easiest to catch us on LinkedIn!👉 Ania👉 KrystianFind us on:👉 Our website👉 Clutch👉 LinkedIn 👉 Instagram
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Jan 21, 2026 • 32min

Ep. 189. Research Renaissance: Driving CX with AI-Powered Insights at OLX

👀 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 partnership between researchers and product teams in shaping CX- Scaling research impact through AI, creativity, and democratizationHosted by Jakub Wajda, Commercial Director at Netguru.Do you have any questions? It's easiest to catch us on LinkedIn!👉 Valentina👉 JakubFind us on:👉 Our website👉 Clutch👉 LinkedIn 👉 Instagram
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Nov 13, 2025 • 32min

Ep. 188. Women Leading the Future of Tech - Lessons from a VP of Engineering at a major furniture brand

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 lieWhat the “Store of the Future” actually looks likeWhy diverse teams ship better productsHosted by Justyna Kałębasiak, Delivery Manager at Netguru.Do you have any questions? It's easiest to catch us on LinkedIn!👉 Anca 👉 JustynaFind us on:👉 Our website👉 Clutch👉 LinkedIn 👉 Instagram
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Oct 29, 2025 • 32min

Ep. 187. Turning Bold Ideas into Fashion's Future - Insights from Head of AI at ALDO

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 passports and hyper-personalization are redefining ecommerceHosted by Gaurab Ganguly, Senior VP at NetguruDo you have any questions? It's easiest to catch us on LinkedIn!👉 Armen  👉 Gaurab Find us on:Our website 👉 https://www.netguru.com/Clutch 👉 https://clutch.co/profile/netguruLinkedIn 👉 https://www.linkedin.com/company/2488424 Instagram 👉 https://www.instagram.com/netguru/
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Sep 23, 2025 • 26min

Ep. 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 sustainability challenge: feeding a growing world responsiblyWhy parts of the industry still lag behind in digitization — and how Nutreco uses data & AI to change thatTech lessons from salmon farming: from nutrition optimization to parasite detection Do you have any questions? It's easiest to catch us on LinkedIn!Mirek 👉 https://www.linkedin.com/in/miroslawkrzanik/Basia 👉 https://www.linkedin.com/in/barbara-rybicka-71958661/ Find us on:Our website 👉 https://www.netguru.com/Clutch 👉 https://clutch.co/profile/netguruLinkedIn 👉 https://www.linkedin.com/company/2488424 Instagram 👉 https://www.instagram.com/netguru/
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Sep 10, 2025 • 40min

Ep. 185. AI for Product Leaders: Strategy, Speed & the Future of Product - with HeyJobs

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 products, fasterHow AI boosts both product workflows and engineering outcomesStriking the balance between customer feedback & product visionJens brings YEARS of hands-on product leadership and a knack for storytelling.This one’s a must-watch for product leaders.
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Jun 26, 2025 • 29min

Ep. 184. How to Drive Strategy Execution: Lessons From a Leading TravelTech - with lastminute.com

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 to leading innovation - from agility and experimentation to staying future-proof in a volatile industry- Why execution matters just as much as the strategy itself - and how his team brings big ideas to life- The hidden barriers companies face when trying to innovate and how to navigate themWhether you’re a transformation leader, a travel industry executive, or just passionate about change, this episode is a must-watch.
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Jun 26, 2025 • 35min

Ep. 183. From Slack Bot to Sales Agent: How We Built a Real AI Agent - with Netguru

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.Why we built it - learn what pushed us beyond prototypes and into productionHow we built it - we’ll walk you through our technical stack, design decisions, and architecture + a live demo of the agent in action!What we learned - we'll share the biggest challenges we facedWith our Netgurals:Krystian Bergmann, AI Consulting LeadPatryk Szczygło, R&D Lead Hosted by: Mary Achinger, Brand & Content Team Lead
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Jun 11, 2025 • 35min

Ep. 182. AI or Die: AI-Driven Marketing, and Leadership in a New Reality! - with L'Oréal

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 AIHow L’Oréal is actually applying AI to drive real marketing innovationWhat the future of work looks like—what stays human, what gets automatedDino’s go-to resources to become AI-fluent (no tech background required)Speaker: Dino Metaxas, ex-Chief Digital & Marketing Officer at L'Oréal (also ex-Żabka Polska, ex-Pernod Ricard)Host: Mary Achinger, Brand & Content Team Lead at Netguru
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Jun 11, 2025 • 28min

Ep. 181. Culture Before Code: Disrupting Pharma with GenAI - with Takeda

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 TakedaQuestions 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 present delivery and future vision?Join us for a deep dive into AI & Culture in Pharma.Host: Agnieszka Hyla-Pochrzęst, Delivery Lead at Netguru

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