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From Lawyer to Engineer

What's it like to switch from a courtroom to your favourite code editor?

From Lawyer to Engineer

Reinventing Yourself

In one of our most personal episodes yet, engineer and storyteller Vasileios Nikolopoulos explores the trap of tying self-worth to net worth. We talk about the "grindification" of hobbies, the power of boredom, and the challenge to go do something... and not post about it. This is a conversation about remembering who you are outside your job title.

Reinventing Yourself

From Engineer to Engineering Manager

What's it really like to go from writing code to leading people? In this episode, we talk with Babiche and Nikolas, who recently transitioned from engineer to Engineering Manager. They share the hard truths—from learning to let go of coding during incidents to the surprising power of walking meetings. If you've ever wondered what an EM actually does all day or are considering the move yourself, this conversation is for you.

From Engineer to Engineering Manager

Enterprise Architects at Bol

oday we sat down with Elinor and Alexandra, two of the five Enterprise Architects at bol.com, to demystify one of our most crucial yet misunderstood functions. They pull back the curtain on how they bring structure to massive scale, enable smarter decisions, and why they believe every engineer is an architect.

Enterprise Architects at Bol

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!

Organising our internal conference Spaces Summit

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.

Meet the Social Media Team (Gerda) from Bol

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.

Young Professionals at Bol

Everything about Design Sprints

What do pizza and product design have in common? At Bol, both gets delivered in a pressure cooker called a design sprint—where creative ideas become breakthroughs within days.

Everything about Design Sprints

All about Product Analytics

We’re geeking out with Laura (Lead Product Analyst) and Joep (Senior Product Analyst) about how data drives decisions at Bol. From fake door tests to espresso-fueled insights ☕📊—this is how small experiments prevent big mistakes.

All about Product Analytics

Queer Bol

"It's not just about acceptance—it's about creating a space where people can truly be themselves." In this episode, Ernst & Daniel from Queer Bol share how they transformed the workplace into a more inclusive place for everyone. Creating a movement—promoting visibility, education, and belonging at Bol.

Queer Bol