A podcast about people who moved to Berlin to study, build their careers, and create a new life. Through personal stories and experiences, people explore challenges, opportunities and lessons from living in on of Europe's most diverse cities.
What does it takes to launch a university in the capital of Germany? With Christian Rebernik
Why start your own university? 🎓
Christian Rebernik talks about why he believes the education system needs to change and how this idea led him to build Tomorrow University. From working in different industries to creating a new approach to education, we explore what it takes to solve hard problems and why action is the best way to learn. 🚀 We also talk about AI, Berlin’s startup ecosystem, moving to Germany, and what makes Berlin such a unique place to build a career. 🌍⏱️ New episodes every Sunday!LinkedIn of Christian Rebernik: https://www.linkedin.com/in/crebernik/
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17 Sept 2026
Raising Money Does Not Have to be Hard, Advice from Successful Entrepreneur | Kristian Portz
How to raise money the easy way.Raising money💸 is the most important part of Being an entrepreneur, watch this video to find out how serial entrepreneur Kristian Portz approaches this issue.How is AI🤖 changing the world and what to expect in the next 10 years.In this episode we are exploring what the future of Film will be with Kristian Portz Oscar nominated filmmaker who believes the future of storytelling is in gaming.⏱️New episodes every Sunday!
17 Sept 2026
Hospitality, leadership and hotel business in Berlin | Kristin Rieve
How to build spaces, businesses, and communities people want to be part of?In this episode we talk to Kristin Rieve, CEO of The Gate Berlin, who runs a hotel, offices and coworking spaces across the city.Throughout the episode, we follow Kristin’s philosophy of going all in on what you do. Kristin shares how genuine commitment can create opportunities you could never have planned for and takes us behind the glamorous image of hospitality into the realities of housekeeping and daily operations, difficult decisions, keeping the team motivated and managing stress. We also talk about business partnerships, responsible urban development and gentrification, the growing importance of third places and offline communities and the changing definition of luxury. ⏱️New episodes every Sunday!
17 Sept 2026
Can We Live Forever? The Future of Longevity, Biotech & Berlin | Nicholas Fiorenza
👉In this episode we meet Nicholas Fiorenza. Originally from New Jersey, Nicholas studied in Boston before moving to Berlin to pursue a degree in Molecular Medicine at Charité. He has now lived in the city for almost 15 years. Today, Nicholas is a co-founder of Flot.bio, founder of Life Sciences Tech Network and supports operations at Methuselah Foundation.🍀In this conversation, we explore how close we really are to extending human lifespan, why healthspan may matter even more than simply living longer, how AI and biotechnology could transform the way we understand and influence aging, and why sleep, nutrition and exercise remain the foundations of longevity. We also discuss Berlin’s potential as a global biotech hub, why European science often struggles to turn groundbreaking research into scalable businesses, how Nicholas manages multiple ventures and communities at once, and why some of the most valuable connections in Berlin can happen in the most unexpected places.⏱️New episodes every Sunday!
17 Sept 2026
How to Build a Successful Career Abroad Without Burning Out | Darinka Borovska
🔥Does burnout always come from working too much or are its roots much deeper?👉In this episode we meet Darinka Borovska. Originally from North Macedonia, Darinka spent a decade leading projects before a transformative experience through meditation retreats in Asia inspired her to rethink success. Today, she combines physical and mental performance practices to help high achievers thrive. She is the founder of the High Achievement Club and her latest venture, Nova, and has built a LinkedIn community of more than 17,000 followers.🍀In this conversation, we explore what really happens on meditation retreats in Asia, how inner work can translate into tangible business results, why burnout is often caused by internal misalignment rather than excessive workload, how Darinka rebuilt her life and professional network in Berlin while knowing noone in the city, and how to stay resilient along the way.⏱️New episodes every Sunday!
17 Sept 2026
How to Turn a Casual Coffee Chat Into a Real Business Connection | Alberto Garagnani
💡What does it actually take to build a career completely from scratch in a foreign country?In this episode of How I Build My Life in Berlin, we talked with Alberto Garagnani. He was born in Italy, raised between countries and continents, won a startup accelerator in Berkeley, held a master's degree in Lisbon and now raised more than $500k for his AI startup in Berlin.🎙️We talk about why he chose Berlin over other busy capitals, how to turn a casual coffee chat into a real business connection, why your environment matters more than raw talent, how to use AI as leverage instead of fearing it, and what leadership really looks like once the excitement of being a founder wears off.⏱️New episodes every Sunday!
17 Sept 2026
$1B Amazon Deals, C-Suite Pitching & Career Reinvention in Berlin | Angeley Mullins
💼✈️What happens when an executive, Forbes contributor, investor and global leader transitions from scaling billion-dollar businesses to building her own investment path in Berlin?In this episode, we’re joined by Angeley Mullins, Executive Leader and Founder at Aetheris Ventures. From starting her career in financial services to leading global tech operations at Amazon and Intuit, Angeley has built high-performing teams across international markets and steered through the realities of career reinvention abroad.🌟Angeley shares her journey of moving to Berlin, bridging the gap between California’s "move fast" mindset and European corporate culture, and what it really takes to build a successful career and what you have to sacrifice along the way. We discuss the practical steps to overcome the fear of starting over in a new country, key leadership lessons from scaling a $1B business across 68 markets, pitching to C-level executives, and the hard truths behind career sacrifices.New episodes every Sunday!
17 Sept 2026
From India to Berlin: Building Startups and DJing Nights | Shruthi Balachandran
🎶📑What happens when a founder, marketer, DJ, and community builder decides not to choose between creativity and business, but to build a life where both exist together?In this episode, we sit down with Shruthi Balachandran, 2X Founder, Marketing Lead, Event Host & DJ, a true Bee from the East: always moving and creating. By day, she builds startups and communities. By night, she transforms dance floors into spaces of connection and energy.🌟Shruthi shares her journey from India to Berlin, building a sound wellness application and creating HiveMinds, a community bringing together ambitious leaders, founders, and creative minds.🤩In this episode we discuss the differences between building a career in India and Germany, the challenges of adapting to a new business culture, and what it means to navigate entrepreneurship as a female founder, as well as experience of working in one of Berlin’s most iconic clubs, favorite places and the hidden gems around the city.
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