ABOUT
The people, decisions, and lessons behind the numbers.
Co-hosted by Dr. Ira Philip and Dr. Joachim Behrendt of Berlin Finance Crew, Berlin Finance Talks explores the human side of finance through conversations with founders and finance professionals. Founders share how they learned to navigate finance while building their businesses—from managing cash and making difficult decisions to raising capital and learning from mistakes. Finance professionals reflect on their career journeys, the experiences that shaped them and the lessons learned along the way. Honest conversations, practical insights and a closer look at the financial learning curve behind building a business or a career in finance.
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Listen to the latest conversations.
Meet our guests and discover the experiences behind their businesses and careers. Each episode brings a different perspective on finance: the decisions, challenges and lessons learned along the way. Browse the episodes below and find a conversation that speaks to where you are in your own journey.
MEET YOUR HOSTS
Two perspectives. One conversation.
Meet our guests and discover the experiences behind their businesses and careers. Each episode brings a different perspective on finance: the decisions, challenges and lessons learned along the way. Browse the episodes below and find a conversation that speaks to where you are in your own journey.
Dr. Ira Philip
With over 25 years of experience in finance, Ira combines her background as a CFO and startup advisor with academic research into founder fundraising. Through coaching, teaching and research, she helps entrepreneurs make confident financial decisions and build sustainable businesses.
Dr. Joachim Behrendt
Management consultant, business angel and startup mentor, Joachim brings extensive international experience in entrepreneurship, investment and innovation. As founder of BIC Angels and BIC101, he has worked with hundreds of startups and investors, combining practical business experience with a passion for supporting founders.
