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
What Can Modern Treasury Do? With André Reimers of Embat
Using AI in Treasury: From Account Balances to Real-Time Liquidity Management.
30.6.2026
Meet the host
Alina Nauen
MANAGING PARTNER
Alina Nauen is Managing Partner and host of the torq.partners Finance Podcast. From her experience in various finance management roles, she knows what matters to CFOs, founders and finance teams - and asks the questions that really count.
All Episodes
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 streamlined 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
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 Specific Tools for CFOs and Controlling Teams.
29.7.2025
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