Beyond the hype: real-world AI development workflows | APBC Tech #33
AI is everywhere — but when it comes to real software development workflows, separating hype from impact isn’t always easy. In this session, we dive into practical, hands-on ways AI can genuinely improve the way teams build and scale digital products. ⚡🤖
👥 Piotr Majchrzak, Co-CEO of Boldare, hosts a conversation with Michał Czmiel, Senior Software Engineer at Boldare, who brings real-world insights and concrete examples of how AI streamlines development processes and delivers measurable value to projects.
Together, they’ll explore how to adopt AI responsibly, avoid common pitfalls, and ensure your workflows gain real efficiency instead of unnecessary complexity.
What you’ll learn in this 30-minute session:
✅ Real-world AI applications in development workflows
✅ Best practices and patterns for effective AI integration
✅ How to overcome challenges in AI adoption
✅ Ways to make sure AI brings real, lasting value to your product
About APBC Tech
APBC Tech is a series where we cut through the buzz and share practical knowledge on building, scaling, and delivering digital products — with a special focus on how AI helps teams work smarter, not just faster.
🌍 Whether you’re a designer, developer, or product leader, this talk will show you what AI can actually do for your workflows.
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How to use MCP and AI to speed up testing in your digital product? | APBC Tech #32
Testing digital products can be slow, complicated, and hard to scale — but AI and MCP (Model Context Protocol) are changing the game. In this session, we cut through the noise and show how these technologies make testing faster, smarter, and more efficient. ⚡🛠️
👥 Milena Cylińska and Piotr Majchrzak, co-CEO of Boldare, share real-world examples of how MCP and AI dramatically reduce testing times, giving teams the speed and flexibility they need. They’ll also explain how automation smooths the process and makes outcomes more predictable.
What you’ll take away from this 25-minute session:
✅ How MCP and AI can speed up and improve your testing workflow
✅ Real-world cases showing measurable time and efficiency gains
✅ Insights on automation and smarter testing strategies
✅ A peek into the future of AI-powered digital product testing
Resources from Milena:GitHub repository: https://github.com/milena6/ai-qa-work...Blog: https://www.scale-qa.com/blog
About APBC TechThis session is part of the APBC Tech series — where we explore hands-on tech experience in building, scaling, and delivering digital products, including how AI helps teams work smarter and faster.
🌍 Whether you design, develop, or build digital products, join us to see the practical side of AI in testing!
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How to build your own AI-powered product and take the founder leap?🎧 Episode #31 | Around the Product Dev in 25 Mins
We all dream about building something with AI—but what does it take to turn an idea into a real product and a real company?
In this 25-minute conversation, Hakan Demirel, Founder of MyAI Agents: https://www.myaiagents.com, shares how he went from corporate leadership to entrepreneurship, creating an AI co-pilot that keeps your inbox at zero.
🎙️ Together with Anna Zarudzka, they dive into the bold decisions, mindset shifts, and practical lessons from Hakan’s journey:How do you know it’s time to leave your job and bet on your idea?What challenges await when moving from being a leader to becoming a founder?How do you design and grow an AI-driven product from scratch?What does it take to build not just a tool, but a business around AI?
About the series:🚀 Are you ready to transform the way you build digital products?Join us for Around the Product Development in 25 Mins—a fast-paced series featuring no-fluff discussions on product growth, strategy, and innovation. In just 25 minutes, get practical insights from top product practitioners.Powered by Agile Product Builders, where the community connects, disrupts, and gets inspired to build better products. Don’t miss out—join us and kickstart your week with fresh ideas!#agile #APBC #boldare #AI💡 Join the Agile Product Builders Community now:👉 https://www.boldare.com/apb-community...
How to design digital services in multi-stakeholder environments?🎧 Episode #30 | Around the Product Dev in 25 Mins
Designing a digital service used by citizens, funded by public money, and governed by legal compliance is complex.
In this focused 25-minute session, Aleksandra Maslon shares how she approaches service design in environments where goals collide, stakeholders speak different "languages", and success means something different to everyone involved.
🎙️ Together with Anna Zarudzka, they explore key questions every digital decision-maker should be asking:
. Where do you start when everyone wants something different?. How do you handle conflicting priorities across public and private actors?. What does success look like when each stakeholder defines it differently?. What are the hidden traps in building services “for everyone” – and how can you avoid them?. What mindset shift is needed in organizations to truly deliver shared digital value?
Who should watch this?C-level and senior leaders (CEOs, CPOs, CTOs, CIOs, Heads of Innovation/Product) working with:. Citizen-facing or regulation-driven digital platforms. Public–private product collaborations. Large, complex stakeholder ecosystems and legacy structures
About the series:🚀 Are you ready to transform the way you build digital products?Join us for 'Around the Product Development in 25 Mins'—a fast-paced series featuring no-fluff discussions on product growth, strategy, and innovation. In just 25 minutes, get practical insights from top product practitioners.
Powered by Agile Product Builders, where the community connects, disrupts, and gets inspired to build better products. Don’t miss out—join us and kickstart your week with fresh ideas!#agile #APBC #boldare #AI
💡 Join the Agile Product Builders Community now:👉 https://www.boldare.com/apb-community...
AI is changing software development, but how can it truly augment your team?Join Maks Mogilski (Software Developer) and Piotr Majchrzak (co-CEO, Boldare) for a practical 30-minute session exploring Cursor, the AI-native IDE that transforms coding by acting as a collaborative pair programmer.
Discover how to prompt, collaborate, and work with an IDE that suggests, rewrites, and searches code autonomously — going beyond simple autocompletion.
👥 What you’ll learn:
✅ How to effectively integrate AI into your dev workflow
✅ Insights for tech leaders on boosting team productivity
✅ Real-world examples of AI-enhanced collaboration
🎥 Session highlights:
🌍 Why watch? AI-native IDEs like Cursor set new standards. Understanding them is key to staying competitive in software development.
💻🤖 About APBC Tech
APBC Tech Series is where we share hands-on tech experience in building, scaling, and delivering digital products — including how AI helps us work smarter and faster.This podcast and community are for everyone who grows, designs, develops, or simply builds digital products.The Agile Product Builders TECH is powered by Boldare — digital product creators and consultants with 20 years of experience.
Join us and dive into the real, practical side of AI in software development.👉 Join the Agile Product Builders Community: https://www.boldare.com/apb-community...
🎙️ Is AI Ready for Real Software Development? | APBC Tech #28
Software development is evolving faster than ever, with AI taking center stage in this transformation. But how much of the hype is real? Can AI truly navigate the complexities of building robust, real-world software? 🤔
In this eye-opening episode, Piotr Majchrzak, CEO of Boldare, and Michał Czmiel explore the truth behind AI's role in software development. Through real-world use cases and candid insights, they uncover:
✅ The biggest challenges AI faces—and how to overcome them.
✅ How agile teams are leveraging AI to accelerate delivery and solve complex problems.
✅ Practical strategies to integrate AI into your projects today.
This session kicks off our brand-new APBC Tech series, diving deep into how emerging technologies are reshaping agile product development. 🌟
🎧 Tune in to gain actionable insights, break through the noise, and unlock AI’s potential in your projects!
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🔊 In this episode, Daniel Majewski from Exerizon breaks down the key aspects of the European Accessibility Act (EAA), which introduces new accessibility requirements for digital services across the EU. Learn what steps you need to take to ensure your business is ready for the upcoming June 2025 deadline.
🎤 What you'll learn:
📋 Essential accessibility requirements for your business
🌐 Key areas to focus on to make your apps, websites, and platforms accessible
🔄 How to implement these changes without disrupting your workflow
🎧 Don't wait – listen to this episode and get your business ready for the changes ahead!
🚀 Are you ready to transform the way you build digital products?
Join us for 'Around the Product Development in 25 Mins'—a fast-paced series hosted by Oskar Kwitek, featuring no-fluff discussions on product growth, strategy, and innovation. In just 25 minutes, get practical insights from top product practitioners.
Powered by Agile Product Builders, where the community connects, disrupts, and gets inspired to build better products. Don’t miss out—join us and kickstart your week with fresh ideas!
#agile #APBC #boldare #AI
💡 Join the Agile Product Builders Community now:
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🎙️ In this episode join Luis Gonçalves and Oskar Kwitek. Discover how shifting from a project-based approach to a product-driven mindset can drive sustainable growth, reduce technical debt, and ensure continuous value delivery. Learn how to break free from rigid project scopes and embrace adaptability, user feedback, and long-term impact.
✅ Why project-based thinking is holding your company back—and how to transition to a product-driven approach.
✅ How to measure success beyond delivery deadlines and focus on long-term product evolution.
✅ The mindset shift needed to build resilient, customer-focused digital products.
Luis Gonçalves is an expert in Agile transformations and product leadership, helping companies worldwide move from project-based inefficiencies to true product agility. As an author, speaker, and consultant, he guides organizations in redefining their approach to digital product creation, ensuring long-term innovation and competitive advantage.
🧷 A link to The Complete Guide: Project to Product—The Move for Every Successful Executive Leader mentioned by Luis in the episode: https://adaptmethodology.com/project-to-product/
🚀 Are you ready to transform the way you build digital products?
Join us for 'Around the Product Development in 25 Mins'—a fast-paced series hosted by Oskar Kwitek, featuring no-fluff discussions on product growth, strategy, and innovation. In just 25 minutes, get practical insights from top product practitioners.
Powered by Agile Product Builders, where the community connects, disrupts, and gets inspired to build better products. Don’t miss out—join us and kickstart your week with fresh ideas!
#agile #APBC #boldare #AI
💡 Join the Agile Product Builders Community now:
👉 https://www.boldare.com/apb-community-newsletter/
What you’ll learn:About Luis Gonçalves:About the Series:
🎙️ New Episode: Product Roadmap Management for Growing SaaS Companies. Join Allan Wilson and Oskar Kwitek in this exciting episode of Agile Product Builders! 🎧
Discover how small SaaS businesses can manage product development effectively – even without a dedicated Product Manager.
What You’ll Learn from Allan:
✅ The biggest challenges in backlog management for growing SaaS companies – and how to fix them!
✅ How to prioritize your product backlog to align with business goals and customer needs.
✅ Techniques to reduce decision fatigue and keep your product team focused.
✅ When to hire a Product Manager or seek external support to scale your product .
👨💻 Meet Allan Wilson:
Allan Wilson is the Founder & CEO of TeamAlert – a U.S.-based company specializing in safety & crisis communication solutions. Under his leadership, TeamAlert has become an industry innovator, delivering cutting-edge technology for reliable communication in critical situations.
💡 About the series:
Ready to transform the way you create digital products every week? Join us for Around the Product Development in 25 Mins, hosted by Oskar Kwitek. Each episode features engaging discussions on the latest trends in digital product creation, from monetization to innovation—no fluff, just actionable insights.
Powered by Agile Product Builders, where community members come together to disrupt, connect, and get inspired to make a real difference in product building. Start your week with fresh ideas—don't miss out!
#Agile #APBC #Boldare #ProductDevelopment #Diversity
In this episode of Around the Product Development in 25 Mins, Oskar Kwitek sits down with Andrea Caviglia, Head of Global Product Management at Nidec, to explore how user experience (UX) can transform electric vehicle (EV) charging into a seamless and intuitive process. Drawing insights from traditional gas station designs, Andrea shares strategies to align innovative technology with user needs and improve satisfaction.
Discover actionable advice on how companies can address infrastructure challenges, deliver real-time updates, and drive e-mobility adoption by enhancing UX design.
What You’ll Learn from Andrea:
💡 About the series:
Join us weekly for Around the Product Development in 25 Mins, hosted by Oskar Kwitek. Each episode features engaging discussions on the latest trends in digital product creation, with a focus on actionable insights—no fluff, just practical takeaways.
Powered by Agile Product Builders, where community members connect, innovate, and inspire each other to build better digital products. Start your week with fresh ideas—don’t miss out!
Learning the Hard Way: The Struggles of AI Internal Product Development
In this episode of Agile Product Builders, we dive into the journey of developing AI tools within Classic Driver. Discover the motivations behind embracing AI, the frameworks and methodologies that guided the process, and the experiments that shaped the project’s trajectory.
We’ll unpack the metrics that signaled success—or the need for pivots—and share valuable hindsight on what could have been done differently. Whether you’re looking to implement AI in your organization or just curious about the challenges of AI-driven product development, this conversation is packed with practical advice, best practices, and lessons to help you avoid common pitfalls.
💡 About the series:
Ready to transform the way you create digital products every week? Join us for Around the Product Development in 25 Mins, hosted by Oskar Kwitek. Each episode features engaging discussions on the latest trends in digital product creation, from monetization to innovation—no fluff, just actionable insights.
Powered by Agile Product Builders, where community members come together to disrupt, connect, and get inspired to make a real difference in product building. Start your week with fresh ideas—don’t miss out!
In this episode of Agile Product Builders, Oskar Kwitek sits down with Mariana Tinoco Rivera, Product Manager at Bose and former Google product leader, to uncover how diversity fuels both product success and a thriving organisational culture. Mariana shares her insights on building inclusive product teams and the foundational steps for integrating diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) principles into your product development process.
Gain practical tips on measuring DEI’s tangible impact on both product outcomes and team dynamics, guided by Mariana’s extensive experience. Don’t miss this conversation packed with actionable advice for creating a more innovative, inclusive environment.
💡 About the series:
Ready to transform the way you create digital products every week? Join us for Around the Product Development in 25 Mins, hosted by Oskar Kwitek. Each episode features engaging discussions on the latest trends in digital product creation, from monetization to innovation—no fluff, just actionable insights.
Powered by Agile Product Builders, where community members come together to disrupt, connect, and get inspired to make a real difference in product building. Start your week with fresh ideas—don't miss out!
#Agile #APBC #Boldare #ProductDevelopment #Diversity
In the latest episode of Around the Product Development in 25 Mins, titled "Why Pay More? Bootstrap Your Product with Minimal Investment", we had the pleasure of hosting Anna Zarudzka, co-CEO of Boldare. Anna shared invaluable insights drawn from Boldare’s global experience in bootstrapping digital products, focusing on how businesses can do more with less.
This episode dives into key strategies such as agile methodologies, rapid hypothesis testing, and strategic iterations—crucial approaches to making smarter investment decisions.
Anna shared practical examples and offered actionable tips on how to build what’s necessary, at the right time, to minimize waste and maximize product impact.
With over 300 successful digital product launches under Boldare’s belt, this session is a goldmine for anyone looking to innovate on a budget.
Listeners will walk away with a clear understanding of how to manage product development in uncertain environments, and how to fuel growth using efficient, well-planned strategies.
🎧 Tune in to learn from the best and discover how you can bootstrap your product with minimal investment!
💡 About the series:
Ready to transform the way you create digital products every week? Join us for Around the Product Development in 25 Mins, hosted by Oskar Kwitek. Each episode features engaging discussions on the latest trends in digital product creation, from monetization to innovation—no fluff, just actionable insights.
Powered by Agile Product Builders, where community members come together to disrupt, connect, and get inspired to make a real difference in product building. Start your week with fresh ideas—don't miss out!
#Agile #APBC #Boldare #ProductDevelopment #Bootstrap
In today’s rapidly evolving business landscape, companies face critical questions about Artificial Intelligence (AI):
🎧 Find the answers by listening to thought-provoking conversation between Dr. Walter Kurz and Dr. Roland Polacsek-Ernst and podcast host Oskar Kwitek. This podcast highlights the “AI Readiness Index” (AI LARA), a groundbreaking tool developed by Dr. Kurz and Dr. Polacsek-Ernst. AI LARA evaluates a company’s readiness to adopt AI, offering valuable insights into how prepared organizations are for successful AI integration. Interested in participating in the pilot stage of the Digital Change Management Tool? Reach out to Dr. Walter Kurz and Dr. Roland Polacsek-Ernst at https://wehave.info/ 💡 About the series: Are you ready to revamp the way you create digital products week after week? Join us every week for 'Around the Product Development in 25 Mins'! Hosted by Oskar Kwitek, this series features lively discussions on hot topics in digital product creation. From monetization to innovation, we cover it all in just 25 minutes. Powered by Agile Product Builders, where the community connects, disrupts, and gets inspired to make a difference in product building.
♻️ The renewable energy sector has traditionally been hardware-focused. Now, with increased competition and industry growth, many producers, sellers, and installers need a software component to enhance the value of their hardware or services for partners and users
🎧 Listen to the discussion with Oskar Kwitek and Michał Czmiel, a Software Architect with years of renewable energy experience. Learn how renewable energy companies can improve their companion apps to benefit operations, cut costs, and create more business opportunities by upgrading the user experience.
Here are five lessons Michał will share:
- Streamline user onboarding flow and experience.
- Grant clients access to relevant data in the format they expect.
- Secure two-way data transfer: provide data to your partners and receive data from them.
- Make the codebase resilient to changes.
- Use cloud products to simplify processes.
💡 About the series:
Are you ready to revamp the way you create digital products week after week?
Join us every week for 'Around the Product Development in 25 Mins'! Hosted by Oskar Kwitek, this series features lively discussions on hot topics in digital product creation. From monetization to innovation, we cover it all in just 25 minutes. No fluff, just actionable insights from digital product practitioners.
- Join Agile Product Builders Community now:
https://www.boldare.com/apb-community-newsletter/
🌱 As the world shifts towards sustainable solutions, ensuring that renewable energy apps are not only functional but also user-friendly is essential.
In this session, we'll dive into best practices, innovative design strategies, and real-world examples that make renewable energy apps more accessible, engaging, and effective. Whether you're a UX designer, product manager, or renewable energy professional, this event is a must-attend! 🚀
Join us for another session of Around The Product Dev where Oskar Kwitek will explore the crucial role of User Experience (UX) in renewable energy applications with UX design Expert Andrii Nozdrin.
💡 About the series:
Are you ready to revamp the way you create digital products week after week?
Join us every Monday at 3 pm for 'Around the Product Development in 25 Mins'! Hosted by Oskar Kwitek, this series features lively discussions on hot topics in digital product creation. From monetization to innovation, we cover it all in just 25 minutes. No fluff, just actionable insights from digital product practitioners.
- Join Agile Product Builders Community now:
https://www.boldare.com/apb-community...
Join Oskar Kwitek and his special guest, Kate Hobler, experienced Agile Coach and founder of Brass Willow company, for an insightful discussion on the future of team management with AI. Discover whether Scrum will bow to AI, how to smartly integrate machines into your team management, and the key areas where founders and Product Owners can harness AI for optimal efficiency. This is a must-attend event for anyone looking to stay ahead in the evolving landscape of team management. 💡 About the series: Are you ready to revamp the way you create digital products week after week? Join us every Monday at 3 pm for 'Around the Product Development in 25 Mins'! Hosted by Oskar Kwitek, this series features lively discussions on hot topics in digital product creation. From monetization to innovation, we cover it all in just 25 minutes. No fluff, just actionable insights from digital product practitioners. Powered by Agile Product Builders, where the community connects, disrupts, and gets inspired to make a difference in product building. Don't miss out - join us and kickstart your week with fresh ideas! #agile #APBC #boldare #AI - Join Agile Product Builders Community now: https://www.boldare.com/apb-community...
Generating ideas in corporations often faces significant hurdles. Bureaucracy and slow decision-making processes can stifle creativity, while a risk-averse culture may deter innovative thinking. Join us for an insightful discussion hosted by Matt Hallman from Boldare. Our special guests, Ignacy Studziński, a Venture architect from The Heart will share experience on fostering innovation within corporations. Learn how: - diverse sources of ideas encourage a culture of innovation, - to mitigate risk by diversifying the idea portfolio - enhance competitive advantage, and drive continuous improvement - to navigate the challenges of idea generation, validate new concepts, and balance risk with strategic growth. Don't miss this opportunity to enhance your corporation’s innovation strategy and learn practical methods to bring new ideas to life. Register now to secure your spot! 💡 About the series: Are you ready to revamp the way you create digital products week after week? Join us every Monday at 3 pm for 'Around the Product Development in 25 Mins'! Hosted by Matt Hallmann, this series features lively discussions on hot topics in digital product creation. From monetization to innovation, we cover it all in just 25 minutes. No fluff, just actionable insights from digital product practitioners. Powered by Agile Product Builders, where the community connects, disrupts, and gets inspired to make a difference in product building. Don't miss out - join us and kickstart your week with fresh ideas! #agile #APBC #boldare #AI 👐 Join Agile Product Builders Community now: https://www.boldare.com/apb-community...
Agility has become a buzzword and something companies do not expect to directly influence the revenue. Here is the moment where we'll prove them wrong.Our special guests, Mikko Virtanen, a co-CEO and co-Founder of Agile day will share a personal story full of learnings for business leaders.Mikko and his 250-person team developed digital customer experience solutions for clients in Nordic countries.They believed in putting people at the center, fostering a culture of inspiration, inclusion, and autonomy.In 2017, they began a 24-month transformation in a 600-person global laboratory. Driven by a need to rethink management models, they developed new beliefs, models, and practices through hands-on work. They explored books, articles, videos, and podcasts, finding their insights aligned with leading thinkers. This feedback loop between academia and real-life experiments made their progress systematic and boosted their confidence.Join to hear how Mikko pulled it off.💡 About the series:Are you ready to revamp the way you create digital products week after week? Join us every Monday at 3 pm for 'Around the Product Development in 25 Mins'! Hosted by Matt Hallmann, this series features lively discussions on hot topics in digital product creation. From monetization to innovation, we cover it all in just 25 minutes. No fluff, just actionable insights from digital product practitioners.Powered by Agile Product Builders, where the community connects, disrupts, and gets inspired to make a difference in product building. Don't miss out - join us and kickstart your week with fresh ideas!#agile #APBC #boldare👐 Join Agile Product Builders Community now:https://www.boldare.com/apb-community...
Do you want to scale business growth? During the 14th Around the Product Development meeting, we will focus on how technology and storytelling can help scale your business, especially in financial services. This time, Oskar Kwitek will be joined by Cathy Cao and Chanie Smith from Objective, a US company in the investment banking industry. During the 25-minute talk, we will focus on Tech-Driven Content Strategies for the Investment Banking Industry.
💡 About the series: Are you ready to revamp the way you create digital products week after week? Join us every Monday at 3 pm for 'Around the Product Development in 25 Mins'! Hosted by Matt Hallmann, this series features lively discussions on hot topics in digital product creation. From monetization to innovation, we cover it all in just 25 minutes. No fluff, just actionable insights from digital product practitioners. Powered by Agile Product Builders, where the community connects, disrupts, and gets inspired to make a difference in product building. Don't miss out - join us and kickstart your week with fresh ideas! #agile #APBC #boldare #AI 👐 Join Agile Product Builders Community now: https://www.boldare.com/apb-community...
