PlusFortyNine Podcast

In this episode of Xpat Berlin, we’re stepping into summer with a full lineup of stories, questions, and conversations. This week we are getting a bit philosophical with Tuğba, who joins us for a reflective, wide-ranging chat about identity, belonging, and how to stay grounded in a world that rarely slows down. We also take a look at what’s new in Germany this week—from Potsdam’s plan to diversify its public sector to the federal education minister’s push for a smartphone ban in schools. In our culture segment, we head to the grill—because what’s a German summer without Bratwurst and Stockbrot?...

In this week’s episode of Plus Forty Nine, we sit down with Zeyu, co-founder of Little Dreamers, an app developed during countless sleepless nights to help families decode baby sleep patterns and finally get some rest. She shares what it’s like to raise a child — and a startup — in Germany, and how she learned to embrace a more relaxed approach to parenting, inspired by the German rhythm. We’re also catching you up on this week’s headlines: how the health sector is betting on AI and robotics in the Baltic region, why so many migrants are rethinking their future...

In today’s special Jubiläum episode of Plus Forty Nine, we’re celebrating 50 episodes of bringing you news, culture, and tips for life in Germany. Whether you’ve been here from day one or just found us recently: thanks for being part of the ride! This week, we’re joined by Rouven and David from Berlin Partner to talk all things jobs. From decoding German CV expectations to understanding how headhunters operate and what Berlin companies really look for, they share honest advice to help you navigate the local job market more smoothly. Plus, in our cultural segment, we look at a very...

This week on Plus Forty Nine, we’re looking at the future — from Berlin’s bid to host the 2036 Olympics to how artificial intelligence is reshaping the way we use energy. Our guest is Asheka from iMTED, a Stuttgart-based founder and mother developing a smart AI assistant that helps buildings reduce electricity waste. She joins us to talk about the real challenges of being a migrant entrepreneur in Germany, balancing business with family life, and what most people get wrong about AI. It’s an inspiring conversation about tech, tenacity, and building something that matters.