Disruption Talks by Netguru

🌸 Everyone, at least once in their life, has ordered flowers online.🤔 However we probably never thought about what's the process behind it and how the industry evolved thanks to the emerging tech trends.On this Disruption Talks episode, we have the great pleasure of hosting Diyaa Hamza, Chief Technology Officer at Floward. Floward is an online flower & gift delivery company that is revolutionizing the industry with their individualized approach and betting on keeping the quality high at each stage of the delivery process.This episode is hosted by Barbara Rybicka, Senior Business Development Lead at Netguru.

Join us for another episode of Disruption Talks!Our guest this time is Dinesh Deva, VP of Product and Engineering AdTech, MarTech at Zalando SE who tells us more on Zalando's approach to personalization in e-commerce and marketing, using AI. Who doesn't know Zalando? It's Europe's leading online platform for fashion and lifestyle. With 51 million customers in 25 markets, they are the leading voice in e-commerce. Sit back, relax and enjoy the episode!

"Technology is making people more isolated, less connected. And that has some massively detrimental effects. Technology up until this point has been a real contributor to that negative trend." - says Phil Bennett, Director of Engineering at Kilo Health. Phil's story with Kilo Health starts quite abruptly - he was found in a high-risk possibility of having a heart attack. This moment made him realize that he needs to focus his engineering skills on building something that would be meaningful for society and human health. As he mentions in the episode, we even know more about technologies than we know about the human brain. Put your headphones on & enjoy this one!

"Dataiku's mission is to make AI cheap, safe, and easy for everyone to benefit from. Any time the goalposts are shifted and new technology becomes hot, our job remains the same." - says Dataiku's EMEA Field CDO, Shaun McGirr. Dataiku is a platform for Everyday AI, enabling data experts and domain experts to work together to build AI into their daily operations.During this insightful episode, you will have a chance to learn from the experts on how to increase your return of investment using AI & what is the actual reality of implementing such technology in your organisation. In the AI area, when everyone seems overly confident about the topic, Shaun reveals the secret sauce on how to remain grounded in reality and how to make AI work for you in your organisation. Sit back, relax and enjoy!

"The world is changing very rapidly. And the majority of people are not open to change. You need to learn how to be open, accepting, and adapting to it." - says Shailesh Kumar, SVP & Head of Technology at ClickUp. ClickUp is a comprehensive project management and productivity tool designed to help teams and individuals organize and collaborate on tasks effectively. It offers a wide range of features and capabilities that streamline workflow management and enhance productivity. On this episode we touch on topics like:How can AI enhance user productivity?How do the technical values of ClickUp differentiate them from the market?What is the underlying technology stack that powers ClickUp?Enjoy!

Join us on this episode of the podcast as we delve into the world of digital technologies and their immense potential in combating hunger and helping underserved regions of the world. Our special guest is Bernhard Kowatsch, Head of Innovation Accelerator at the UN World Food Programme, who shares insights on how technology can revolutionize efforts to address hunger. He is also the co-founder of Share the Meal which is a one-tap solution to fight hunger worldwide. Millions are making a difference by donating meals with just a touch, bringing hope and nourishment to those in need. Listen to this very insightful episode to find out more!

Join us for an enlightening episode as we welcome a special guest, a Machine Learning Director at Intercom, who shares valuable insights and challenges common misconceptions about Artificial Intelligence. Our guest unravels the art of scaling AI models for customer support, enabling them to proficiently handle a diverse range of questions. Discover the strategies employed to train AI systems for accurate and efficient responses.What's more, Intercom has just released their newest generative AI-based customer chatbot called Fin! Check it out here: https://www.intercom.com/finJoin us for this insightful conversation that demystifies AI, uncovers the potential of scaled models in customer support, and showcases the significance of data scientists in this ever-evolving field. Tune in and be inspired!

Welcome to this new Disruption Talks, where we sit down with a very special guest, Todd Yates, the Chief Technology Officer of TransAct that is driving the change in the digitalization of the US educational system. Together with Radek Zaleski, Senior Partner at Netguru, they discuss the perspective on the importance of creating the right strategy to lead the technology of the company, such as, for example, choosing the right stack. They also touch on the topic of leveraging technology to empower those who may face challenges in accessing education, and how this can be achieved by making all utilities available to them. As Todd explains, "The best investment we can make is making all of the utilities that we have available to people that struggle with accessibility issues". Tune in to find out more!

Welcome to the latest episode of Disruption Talks, where we interview the one and only Lubomila Jordanova, CEO & Co-Founder of a leading decarbonization company, Plan A.During this chat, we discuss the most pressing matter of our times, which is sustainability and how to implement sustainable solutions - including decarbonization and ESG - in the business culture. "I really do hope that the stakeholders feel the need to engage in the [sustainability] topic out of concern, and not trends" - says Lubomila to Mateusz Krawczyński, Netguru's Greentech Consulting Director. Make sure to tune in as we discuss a topic that should be the main focus for all businesses - sustainability and how to achieve it in such a fast-paced and constantly changing society.

Join us on another Disruption Talks episode as we explore the intersection of technology and sustainability, with a focus on waste management.We'll be diving into the latest innovations in recycling, energy recovery, and waste reduction, and discussing how cutting-edge technologies can help us build a more sustainable future.In this episode, we chat with Bernard Moret, Head of Technology at Metawaste, a company that is leading the change when it comes to sustainability and waste management.Whether you're a sustainability enthusiast or simply curious about the latest tech trends, this podcast is for you.So buckle up and get ready to learn about the exciting ways technology is helping us tackle one of the world's most pressing challenges!