
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

Aug 21, 2024 • 31min
Ep. 138. The Silent Risks of AI in Finance: What You Haven’t Considered – with Ido Lustig, Former Chief Risk Officer at Checkout.com
Are you concerned about the risks posed by AI in your like of work?Do you know how to make the most of AI for better risk management?Listen to this Disruption Talk with a special guest, Ido Lustig, ex–Chief Risk Officer at checkout.com.Ido has an impressive track record:- He launched a fraud detection tool that exceeded all targets.- He established a comprehensive Enterprise Risk Management framework.- He reduced buyer fraud by 20% through innovative risk analytics.On this episode together with Radek Zaleski, Senior Partner at Netguru talked about:- AI vs Risk Spotting: How AI is revolutionizing risk detection- Digital Channels & Increased Fraud: Tackling new fraud challenges- Replacing Jobs? The impact of AI on employment- Who Watches the Watchmen? Ensuring AI accountability

Jul 29, 2024 • 33min
Ep. 137. Experiences With ML & AI in Streaming Media R&D – with Bryan Maloney, ex-Spotify
How do Engineering Leaders at Spotify make the most of AI?We could try guessing but… decided to ask an insider.Don’t miss out on this Disruption Talks episode with Bryan Maloney, Former Engineering Leader at Spotify!“Experiences With ML & AI in Streaming Media R&D” is hosted by Agata Rączewska, Innovation Consultant & Client Partner at Netguru.We’ve discussed:– How does Spotify’s cutting-edge AI solve real-world challenges and balance engineering support with user-focused applications?– What is the difference between AI and ML, and how do neural networks and large language models (LLMs) fit into the picture?– How is AI-generated music impacting the industry, and what does the future hold for automatic ad generation and personalized targeting?Perfect for all Engineering Leaders looking to stay on top of the trends!

Jul 9, 2024 • 29min
Ep. 136. Measuring Success: Aligning Customer Value with Profitability – with Alina Cahill, Wolt
When was the last time you had your lunch delivered to your doorstep? We bet a majority here used food delivery services within the last 7 days. It’s possible thanks to disruptors such as Wolt, and it’s Wolt we talked to during this live session!This Disruption Talk “Measuring Success: Aligning Customer Value with Profitability” is perfect for:– entrepreneurs– industry professionals– and innovators who want to learn how commerce platforms such as Wolt deal with challenges and seize opportunities.We addressed issues such as:– current trends in the food delivery and subscription service industry– understanding and catering to the evolving needs of customers, especially the younger generations– strategies for accelerating time to market and improving product delivery

Jun 21, 2024 • 21min
Ep. 135. Future in Wealth Management – with Finnovest
How to drive strong customer engagement?How to balance GenAI and compliance?How to make the most of personalization and what's the best way to reach GenZs?Conversation with Tal Brockmann, Founder & CEO at Finnovest, hosted by Wojciech Domagała, Delivery Lead at Netguru.This session was a part of Disruption Forum: Future of Finance.

Jun 21, 2024 • 30min
Ep. 134. Innovation in Finance – with Mastercard, Pictet Group and ABN AMRO
How can we leverage AI-powered finance? What's the role of cross-industry collaboration and partnerships in fostering innovative solutions?How can businesses accelerate and optimize innovation in the sector?Speakers:– Seif Kabil, Innovation Strategy & New Ventures at ABN AMRO– Steve Blanchet, Head of Group Technology Strategy and Innovation at Pictet Group– Tomasz Owczarek, VP, Head of Sales and Strategy at MastercardHost: Radek Zaleski, Senior Partner at NetguruThis session was a part of Disruption Forum: Future of Finance.

Jun 21, 2024 • 29min
Ep. 133. Future of Payments – with VISA and Janusz Diemko, Fintech Consulting Expert
What's the current share of checkout payment methods globally and by region?Where are we heading in terms of digital wallets?What's the outlook for BNPL?How can we support underbanked consumers?Speakers:– Frantisek Jungr, Head of Product CEE at Visa– Janusz Diemko, Investor, mentor and founder – Fintech and Payments expert with over 25 years experienceHost: Agata Rączewska, Innovation Consultant & Client Partner at NetguruThis session was a part of Disruption Forum: Future of Finance.

Jun 21, 2024 • 11min
Ep. 132. Building AI PoC and MVPs Aligned with Business Goals – with Netguru
In this session, we explored trends and opportunities in AI and how to integrate them with your company's strategy.We understand it's not easy to navigate through the AI noise, so we'll share practical insights from Netguru's experience with over 20 AI and Gen AI projects, including:– Fintech Co-Pilot for API: Fixing major issues with API integrations to enhance seamless integration and documentation– Insurance Customer Service: Leveraging generative AI for efficient complaint handling.Join Krystian Bergmann, AI Consulting Lead, and Tomasz Grynkiewicz, Head of Growth at Netguru, for this insightful discussion.This session was a part of Disruption Forum: Future of Finance.

Jun 21, 2024 • 31min
Ep. 131. Globalization of Apps and Platforms – with Worldpay and Solution One Fund
What are the time-saving design principles for app globalization?How to manage compliance globally?What to keep in mind when building solutions for an international audience?Speakers:– Yael Barak, VP, Product Management at Worldpay– Bernard Golko, GM & Acting Management Board Member at Solution One FundHost: Mateusz Krawczyński, Consulting Director at NetguruThis session was a part of Disruption Forum: Future of Finance.

Jun 21, 2024 • 29min
Ep. 130. AI and Hyper-Personalization – with Solaris, Microsoft and zeb consulting
Just how far can you go in terms of personalization? How to build the most intuitive financial solutions? What are the ingredients of hyper-personalization in banking?Speakers: – Carina Grühser, VP Engineering at Solaris – Dorota Zimnoch, WW Executive Director - Innovation & Digital Strategy- Financial Services at Microsoft, – Ulrich Hoyer, Partner at Zeb Consulting Host: Krystian Bergmann, AI Consulting Lead at NetguruThis session was a part of Disruption Forum: Future of Finance.

Jun 12, 2024 • 46min
Ep. 129. Engineering Culture Secrets from Salesforce and Heroku – with Francis Lacoste
🤔 Have you ever wondered what sets apart engineering teams at tech giants?What makes their engineering culture so successful? How do they keep their teams motivated and productive?🎙 Francis Lacoste isn't just any coach—he's a former engineering leader at Salesforce and Heroku. He knows firsthand what it takes to build teams that engineers love to be part of and that create products the world admires.Listen to this Disruption Talks episode, where Kamil Puk, Delivery Director | Retail at Netguru, together with our guest dived deep into the inner workings of world-class engineering cultures.💡 They were looking for answers to:– What defines a thriving engineering culture, and how can you tell if your company has one?– What is the role of leaders in navigating the unending cycle of change?– How can we make it easier for our teams to embrace and thrive through change?