TechLab by Bol

Anthony Moendir & Tim Beeren
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Your favourite tech podcast by Bol. Behind the scenes, fun talks & insights from our tech community.

  1. JAN 27

    From Lawyer to Engineer

    We sat down with Loes, who made the extraordinary leap from Attorney to Frontend Engineer at Bol. She breaks down her journey from drafting contracts in suit, to coding components in sneakers—and why a GDPR talk can actually be fun. What this episode covers • The “why” behind a radical career change • Legal vs. engineering—how contracts are like code • GDPR, but make it fun—the 6 rules every engineer should know • Practical advice—how to test if your career dream is serious, and when to “just be brave”

    42 min

  2. JAN 6

    Reinventing Yourself

    What happens when you realize you've tied your entire identity—and self-worth—to your job title? This week, we're joined by Vasileios Nikolopoulos, whose Space Summit talk became one of our most-discussed ever. We dive into the uncomfortable question: Who are you, when you’re not at work? What this episode covers We explore the trap of turning hobbies into side hustles, the surprising power of boredom (backed by Harvard research), and the moment a late-night Slack message became a wake-up call. Vasileios shares his personal journey from growing up in a culture of "doctor or lawyer" to rediscovering joy in broken motorcycles and un-posted moments. This is a conversation about breaking free from the "grindification" of life and learning to listen to yourself again.

    37 min

  3. 10/21/2025

    From Engineer to Engineering Manager

    What this episode covers • The moment you have to stop coding and start coaching • The surprising amount of administration (so many spreadsheets! 📊) • How to build trust when your former peers are now your direct reports • The #1 tip for new managers: walking meetings • What no one tells you: office politics and the art of influence

    26 min

  4. 10/03/2025

    Enterprise Architects at Bol

    Ever wondered who guides the technical direction for a company with over 1,300 microservices? In this episode, we sit down with Enterprise Architects Eleanor and Alexandra to demystify their role. We explore how they bring structure to massive scale, enable smarter decisions with Architecture Decision Records (ADRs), and why they believe that at bol.com, every engineer is an architect. What this episode covers • What Enterprise Architecture actually is at bol.com • From chaos to clarity: How ADRs (Architecture Decision Records) stop the "Who decided this?!" debates • Measuring architecture fitness: Using data to score encapsulation and reduce team coupling • The RAPID model: How we make big, enterprise-level decisions in weeks, not months • AI as the 6th team member: How we use AI to automate documentation and create podcasts

    47 min

  5. 08/08/2025

    Organising our internal conference Spaces Summit

    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 covers The 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

    37 min

  6. 07/10/2025

    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 covers Meet 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

    41 min

  7. 06/18/2025

    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 covers The 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

    36 min

  8. 05/27/2025

    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 covers The 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

    44 min
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Your favourite tech podcast by Bol. Behind the scenes, fun talks & insights from our tech community.

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  • Creator
    Anthony Moendir & Tim Beeren
  • Years Active
    2019 - 2026
  • Episodes
    144
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Show Website
    TechLab by Bol