torq.partners finance podcast
The podcast for anyone who wants to rethink finance
Together with guests from the world of finance, we regularly discuss real-world challenges, smart tools, and best practices from our day-to-day consulting work.
The latest episode
Build or Buy: When Is It Worth It to Have an In-House AI Team?
Why would a debt collection service provider choose to start its own AI company instead of purchasing off-the-shelf tools?
25.8.2026
Meet the host
Alina Nauen
MANAGING PARTNER
Alina Nauen is a managing partner and the host of the torq.partners Finance Podcast. Drawing on her experience in various finance leadership roles, she knows what matters most to CFOs, founders, and finance teams—and asks the questions that really matter.
All Episodes
Moss Founder Ante Spittler on Donor Management: End-to-End Workflows, Data, and AI
End-to-End Spend Management, AI-Powered Workflows, and the CFO's Perspective on Modern Finance Suites.
18.11.2025
Automated Accounting: An Efficiency Booster for Finance Teams with Andreas Martin von Flowers
True finance automation, AI as the final push, and new role profiles for finance teams.
4.11.2025
Exit Story: DD Readiness for SaaS Companies with Marco Feelisch of Pathway
Exit readiness, due diligence preparation, strategic partner selection, and cash discipline in SaaS.
21.10.2025
Fund Administration Explained: Behind the Scenes at VC Firms with Johanna von Herman
VC back office, fund operations, capital calls, compliance, and portfolio reporting for founders.
7.10.2025
Stop the Handover Hell: Why Alignment Between Sales, Marketing, and Finance Matters, with Roman Finke
RevOps as an interface, gaps in the lead-to-cash process, CRM discipline, and a lean toolset.
23.9.2025
Budgeting and Financial Planning in Startups and Scaleups with Florian Blaschke
Budgeting process, top-down vs. bottom-up, workforce planning, planning tools, and PE vs. VC requirements.
9.9.2025
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