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Next in Commerce. Each episode features real stories and practical insights from leaders transforming digital commerce. We discuss the hottest challenges with top experts from brands like Chanel, Bolt, Farfetch, Zalando and many many more. Join industry leaders as they share how they transform commerce: from industrial aftermarket portals to omnichannel retail and high-growth marketplace platforms. Head to https://www.netguru.com/digital-commerce-podcast for more info about the show.

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March 27, 202631 min

Ep. 192. Intentional Commerce: From Transaction to Trust

For the past 15 years, ecommerce has optimized for frictionless transactions - removing clicks, reducing pauses, and accelerating checkout.That strategy worked and drove massive scale. But we’re now seeing a shift.What if, in eliminating bad friction, we also removed the good friction - the moments that build confidence and reduce regret?This is the Friction Paradox.Instead of optimizing for speed to buy, the next evolution optimizes for speed to certainty - helping customers feel confident in their decision, not just complete them faster.So how do we design experiences that increase trust, lower returns, and drive long-term retention - especially in the age of AI-assisted shopping?With leadership experience at global scale, Karishma Damani, Director of Product Management at Walmart, shares her perspective on:- why frictionless isn’t always better- how to design for customer confidence, not just conversion- what Intentional Commerce means in an AI-driven world- why agents will evaluate your brand differently than usersHosted by Tomasz Grynkiewicz, Head of Growth at NetguruDo you have any questions? It's easiest to catch us on LinkedIn!👉 Karishma👉 TomaszFind us on:👉 Our website👉 Clutch👉 LinkedIn 👉 Instagram

February 26, 202638 min

Ep. 191. Build e-commerce layouts faster with Silk Design System

Watch Karina Graj, Senior Product Designer at Netguru put together a complete product category page in real time using Silk, Netguru’s free lightweight design system perfect for commerce implementations.During the 30-min session, Karina:• builds page structure• establishes a product grid system• prepares and customizes product card design• talks about filter and sorting designHosted by Mary Achinger, Content Team Leader at NetguruDo you have any questions? It's easiest to catch us on LinkedIn!👉 Karina👉 MaryFind us on:👉 Our website👉 Clutch👉 LinkedIn 👉 Instagram

February 18, 202626 min

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

January 21, 202632 min

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

November 13, 202532 min

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

October 29, 202531 min

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/

September 23, 202525 min

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/

September 10, 202540 min

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.

June 26, 202528 min

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.

June 26, 202535 min

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