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

Startup Funding 2025: The VC Market, Strategies, and Challenges with Kolja Heskamp
The VC Market Landscape in 2025, Fundraising Strategies, Profitability vs. Storytelling, and Investor Readiness.
26.8.2025

Finance in E-Commerce: How Do I Do It Right? with Hanna Eisenblätter and Maximilian Weinberg
Financial Pitfalls in E-Commerce, Healthy Margins, OSS Tax Obligations, and Tools for E-Commerce Brands.
12.8.2025

AI in Finance: Between Hype, Hope, and Hands-On Experience with Christophe Wagner
The Use of AI in Day-to-Day Finance, Hype vs. Reality, and Practical Tools for CFOs and Controlling Teams.
29.7.2025
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