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 ecommerce

Hosted by Gaurab Ganguly, Senior VP at Netguru

Do 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/netguru
LinkedIn 👉 https://www.linkedin.com/company/2488424 
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🐟 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 responsibly
• Why parts of the industry still lag behind in digitization — and how Nutreco uses data & AI to change that
• Tech 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/netguru
LinkedIn 👉 https://www.linkedin.com/company/2488424 
Instagram 👉 https://www.instagram.com/netguru/

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, faster
• How AI boosts both product workflows and engineering outcomes
• Striking the balance between customer feedback & product vision

Jens brings YEARS of hands-on product leadership and a knack for storytelling.

This one’s a must-watch for product leaders.

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 them

Whether you’re a transformation leader, a travel industry executive, or just passionate about change, this episode is a must-watch.

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 production
• How 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 faced

With our Netgurals:

• Krystian Bergmann, AI Consulting Lead
• Patryk Szczygło, R&D Lead 
• Hosted by: Mary Achinger, Brand & Content Team Lead

Will you adapt or be replaced?

Because when it comes to AI, the clock’s ticking. 

Join us for the episode of Disruption Talks: AI or Die: AI-Driven Marketing, and Leadership in a New Reality! 

What to expect?

• The #1 thing most companies still aren’t doing with AI
• How L’Oréal is actually applying AI to drive real marketing innovation
• What the future of work looks like—what stays human, what gets automated
• Dino’s go-to resources to become AI-fluent (no tech background required)

Speaker: Dino Metaxas, ex-Chief Digital & Marketing Officer at L'Oréal (also ex-Żabka Polska, ex-Pernod Ricard)
Host: Mary Achinger, Brand & Content Team Lead at Netguru

Where's the greatest impact: Culture or Code?

Let's discuss! We're thrilled to invite you to yet another Disruption Talk this time with Nishtha Jain, Head of Innovation & Digital Technology at Takeda

Questions tackled:

• How does the third largest pharmaceutical company in Asia approach GenAI?
• How to boost the right mindset to make the most of the latest tech?
• How does Head of Innovation at Takeda ensure the right balance between present delivery and future vision?

Join us for a deep dive into AI & Culture in Pharma.


Host: Agnieszka Hyla-Pochrzęst, Delivery Lead at Netguru

We all click "Pay Now" without a second thought...

But behind that button lies a world of strategic decisions, clever tech, and real business impact.

This you can find out from Theo Spyrides, Head of Product at Primer and host of the Payments Unfiltered podcast. With deep experience in simplifying complex payment flows, Theo shares how automation and smart design are reshaping the way companies handle transactions — and why it matters more than ever.

Here’s what to expect:
– What really happens behind the scenes of that "Pay Now" button
– How better payment experiences translate into business growth
– The intersection of product design and fintech innovation
– Advice for leaders looking to optimize their payment systems

Host: Agata Rączewska, Innovation Consultant & Client Partner at Netguru

99% Is Not Enough for Autonomous Driving? 🚘

It sounds impressive — but in the world of autonomous vehicles, 99% accuracy might still be dangerously insufficient.

As cars take over more responsibility on the road, even the smallest margin of error can have massive consequences.

So what does it really take to close that final gap, and what challenges lie ahead on the road to full autonomy?

You'll find out from Lukasz Szpot, Head of Data Solutions at Stellantis, Overall Tech Lead for L3 autonomous driving implementation, who is building an instrumented vehicle data platform to enable advancements in autonomous driving and smart cockpit development.

Here's what to expect:
- Insights into the latest advancements in autonomous vehicle technology
- The role of AI and machine learning in achieving high accuracy
- Challenges and opportunities in developing and implementing autonomous vehicles

Ever wondered how to turn company knowledge into a smart, searchable AI tool?
Get the behind-the-scenes story of building Netguru Memory—our internal AI-powered knowledge agent.

Speaker: Pavel Averin, Operations Director at Netguru
Host: Maria Achinger, Content Team Lead at Netguru

From planning to pitfalls—how do you actually get started with AI agents?
Listen to for a real-world take on adoption, risks, and navigating early implementation challenges.

Speakers:

• Marc Teipel, Azure App Innovation & AI Specialist – Enterprise at Microsoft
• Pat Szubryt, AI Policy Lead at Center for AI and Digital Policy
• Egor Kraev, Former Head of AI at Wise
• Host: Justyna Kałębasiak, Delivery Lead at Netguru

What happens when AI starts sounding more human than ever?
Listen to explore how ultra-realistic voice agents are changing the game in communication, content, and customer experience. 

Speaker: Jędrek Śmigielski, GTM at ElevenLabs
Host: Maria Achinger, Content Team Lead at Netguru

AI is evolving fast—from task automation to reasoning, reflection, and making decisions that matter. Listen to explore what’s next and what it means for your business.

Speaker: Angelo Dalli, Chief Scientist at Umnai
Host: Pavel Averin, Operations Director at Netguru

What does it mean to be a professional in the age of AI?
We’re diving into shifting roles, smart tools, and how to lead AI-assisted teams with real impact.

Speakers:

• Jakub Bares, Generative AI Strategist at World Health Organization
• Caroline Ohlsson, Data & AI Director at Verdane 
• Marco Brambilla, CTO at Shopfully
• Host: Łukasz Pietrucha, Interim Engineering Director at Netguru

How can AI agents help us work smarter, not harder?
Let’s explore how teams can automate tasks, boost productivity, and scale operations with AI-powered workflows.

Speaker: Daniel Abdulla Bobruk, Founder & CTO at ReBloom
Host: Mateusz Czajka, Chief Delivery Officer at Netguru

In enterprise design innovation doesn't take front stage.
It often happens behind the scenes—shaping the tools, workflows, and experiences that define how we work.

But who are the architects behind these systems, and what lessons can we learn from them?

We found out from Daria Tarawneh, whose career spans McKinsey, AWS, and Head of Enterprise Design at Miro, where she has been at the forefront of designing for large, complex systems. Through her experiences, we’ll explore the key moments that shaped her approach to enterprise design, collaboration, and leadership.

What to expect:
– Lessons from designing at McKinsey, AWS, and Miro
– A pivotal project that went wrong and the insights it revealed
– Disruptive forces reshaping how we build solutions
– What she would tell her younger self about design and career growth

Whether you're a designer, product leader, or just curious about the invisible forces shaping modern work, this session will offer valuable perspectives!

– How are expectations for engineers changing in the AI era Who is the new AI-assisted engineer
– How to ensure efficiency, plan headcount, and reimagine leadership 
– Future proofing engineering careers 

Speaker: Alex Maruseac, Vice President, Software Development at NewGlobe

Host: Luke Pietrucha, Interim Engineering Director at Netguru

Three different use cases of AI implementation projects done for Netguru clients

Speaker: Krystian Bergmann, AI Consulting Lead at Netguru

Host: Maria Achinger, Content Lead at Netguru

– What are the first lessons from leveraging AI tools
– What are the advantages, risks, and trade-offs of adopting AI in development
– AI in everyday work: experimentation, prototyping, testing, and getting to know the user

Speakers:
– Rishita Kalyani, Engineering Manager at Miro
– Simana Paul, Global VP Engineering at SumUp
– Sebastian Schnelle, Head of Data Science at CRIF

Host: Luke Pietrucha, Interim Engineering Director at Netguru

– How can teams and organizations align with evolving regulations such as DORA and others
– How can industries adapt to stringent regulatory demands more effectively
– Managing development costs with compliance in mind

Speakers: Satyajit Ranjeev, Interim CTO at Solaris

Host: Pavel Averin, Operations Director at Netguru