Disruption Talks by Netguru

In 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 Disruption Talks.

What’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.

If 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 the community and the product. This one is a must-listen for everyone struggling with scaling up digital products. Hosted by Ola Prejs, Head of Growth at Netguru.

On this episode you’ll have a chance to meet Adrian Pica, who is the ex-VP of Product at Bolt, an expert in all things mobility, maps, geo and location-based technologies, B2C marketplaces, automotive, complex back-end platforms and autonomous driving. A seasoned Product Leader, passionate about product management in tech companies, with over 10 years of experience in both startups and large global companies in Europe, US and Asia. Together with our host Pedro Sousa, they discuss what are the most important aspects of Micromobility and how to remain in touch with users’ needs.

Sandra 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!

Lucas 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.

Sit 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 Carlota presents predictions drawn from her own research, experience, as well as conversations with industry leaders.Hosted by Filip Sobiecki, Client Partner at Netguru.

Together with Helen Björk, Product Manager at Northmill Bank, we dig deeper into the challenges that Product Managers face, innovations in the payments sector, and Northmill Bank’s upcoming card launch.Hosted by Paulina Sztainwald.

Daniel Thomason, a Financial Crime Prevention Product Manager at Wise, shares his journey from the Australian Central Bank to fintech innovation. The discussion dives deep into KYC, Anti-Money Laundering, and the importance of transparency in international money transfers. He highlights the role of collaboration with stakeholders and creative problem-solving in navigating regulatory challenges. Thomason also reflects on learning from product failures and the key decision-making frameworks that can guide leaders in the complex world of product management.

Decentralized finance or DeFi is a relatively new idea even in the fintech world, but it has been gaining traction over the past year. DeFi offers a different experience to traditional banking and opens up a world of possibilities previously closed to consumers. In this episode of Disruption Talks, we spoke with the Co-Founder and CEO of Unstoppable Finance, Peter Grosskopf. Peter is a big name in the fintech and blockchain space and joins the live stream to talk about why he started his latest company, and to share his thoughts on DeFi’s future. Hosted by Sean O'Connor.