Sebastian Walzel is a consultant at BerlinerStrategen GmbH, supporting startups and established companies in fundraising and valuation since October 2022. Prior to this, Sebastian served as CEO and CFO of CerAMing GmbH, managing the commercialization of a 3D printing technology for advanced technical ceramics, culminating in an exit in May 2022. Sebastian's experience also includes working as an economist at the Bundesanstalt für Materialforschung und -prüfung, focusing on ceramic additive manufacturing, and as a scientific assistant at the Freie Universität Berlin, where contributions were made as a PhD candidate and tutor in banking and finance. Earlier career highlights include roles at EY in transaction advisory services, assessing business models and conducting valuations. Educational achievements include a Master's degree in Finance and Taxation from Freie Universität Berlin and a Bachelor's degree in Economics from FAU Erlangen-Nürnberg.