oin us behind the scenes of Space Summit, Bol.com’s internal tech conference—where product and tech become speakers, crew, and innovators for a day. This year’s edition? Bigger, bolder, and now open to the entire product team for the first time!What this episode coversThe story behind Space Summit: From auditorium talks to a 1,100-person conference. By colleagues, for colleagues: How a volunteer crew of 10 pulls off a pro-level conference. 80+ talk submissions: From Tesla hacks to personal burnout stories. The secret sauce: How Space Summit builds community, trust, and even career-defining moments
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Meet the Social Media Team (Gerda) from Bol
Probably the most asked question so far. Who are the people behind the hilarious social media accounts from bol? A group of Gen-Z's or interns? Who is Gerda and what are the things they face from day to day.
What this episode coversMeet Gerda, the alter ego from bolA day in the life of a community managerLots of fun stories and anekdotesHow to stay relevant in a fast paces environment
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Young Professionals at Bol
What if your first job felt like an extension of university - with less exams, more impact, and better coffee? In this episode, we get to know Berk and Petra. Two YP's who all ins and outs of the program. Get to know them, the talent program and how Bol supports high potentials in their personal journey.What this episode coversThe YP Program structure: From onboarding to graduation Work-life balance in your first tech job How Bol.com supports relocation and housing The application process decoded (no leetcode nightmares!) Transitioning from student to professional mindset Leadership opportunities within the program
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Everything about Design Sprints
Ever wished you could test wild ideas without months of meetings? In this episode, we crack open Bol.com’s design sprint playbook—where cross-functional teams turn chaos into shippable solutions in just one week.
Perfect for: Product teams, designers, agile coaches, and anyone tired of "analysis paralysis."What this episode coversThe sprint mindset: Why constraining time unlocks creativityDay-by-day breakdown: How to scope, sketch, prototype, and test in 4 daysReal Bol.com case studies: From the "Branded Shelves" success to ideas that flopped (and why that’s good)Pro tips: Facilitator tricks, stakeholder buy-in, and why candy is non-negotiableTools & resources: Where to start your own sprint
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All about Product Analytics
Ever wondered how product teams avoid building features nobody wants? Meet Laura and Joep, Bol.com's product analytics experts, who reveal how data stops wasted effort and fuels smart decisions. Learn why a "fake door test" is their secret weapon and how failed experiments are actually wins in disguise!What this episode covers🔍 What you’ll learn:✅ Why "good enough" data beats perfect (but late) analysis✅ How a fake door test saved months of wasted engineering time✅ The 4 key skills every product analyst needs✅ Why failed experiments are secretly wins
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