Skip to content

AI behind the screens: Our new podcast is live

We think sharing what we know is simply a better way to work. So, we are opening our doors to give you an honest look at how we build things here.  What does it actually take to build an AI-first marketplace?

AI
Career
CalendarJune 25, 2026
ClockReading time: 1 min

At Vend, we want to make smart choices easy. To get there, we experiment constantly, test new ideas, and learn in public. We do not believe in keeping our discoveries to ourselves. 

That is why we are launching a new podcast series called AI behind the screens, hosted by Vilde Opsal. We are taking you backstage into our engineering, product development, and everyday strategy. We are just sharing what works, what does not, and what we are still trying to figure out.

Our first three episodes are live today:

  • Episode 1: The big picture Our CEO, Christian Printzell Halvorsen, shares our high-level approach and explains why our dedicated Department of AI has a deliberate expiration date.

  • Episode 2: Choosing the right tools Our VP of AI, Andreas Bengtsson, breaks down how we handle the human side of tech adoption and why we use a mix of different tools.

  • Episode 3: A frank look at engineering Niklas Derouche (Director of Unlocking Opportunities, Technology) and Melker Forssell (Lead Software Engineer) talk openly about augmented engineering, from early struggles to building a cross-border tech culture.

Find AI behind the screens on your favourite podcast app today, or listen right here.