Let’s Talk About Tech

Web3 has evolved beyond hype. Now it’s about structure, adoption, and building actual economic layers. In this episode of Let’s Talk About Tech, host Berthold Baurek-Karlic sits down with Georg Brameshuber – founder of ValidVent, tax advisor, board member of Blockchain Europe, and regulatory expert – to unpack the friction points and forward motion of the digital asset ecosystem. - The European ap...

In this episode of Let’s Talk About Tech, host Berthold Baurek-Karlic, CEO of Venionaire Capital, speaks with Marco Karber, founder and CEO of AES – Autonomous Energy Systems, about how he turned rock bottom into a revolutionary green-tech breakthrough. They talk about: - The brutal early days of AES: no money, no team, no plan B - Why they refused to sell the company - even when it was nearly wor...

In this episode of Let's Talk About Tech, we sit down with Susanne Tischmann, Chief Information Officer of ÖAMTC, for a deep dive into the intersection of mobility, technology, and innovation. Hosted by Berthold Baurek-Karlic, CEO of Venionaire Capital, this episode explores Susanne's impressive career path, tackling the traveling salesman problem with real-world data, the vision behind ÖAMTC's ve...

In this episode of Let’s Talk About Tech, host Berthold Baurek-Karlic, CEO of Venionaire Capital, speaks with Marco Porak, Country General Manager & Director of Technology at IBM Austria and IBM Quantum Ambassador, about how IBM is actively shaping the enterprise tech landscape today. They talk about: - How IBM is delivering real business value through hybrid cloud architecture - Why IBM uses...

The AI expert in Austria Clemens Wasner, CEO & Founder of EnliteAI, came to our studio to share his thoughts on the current state of Artificial Intelligence. Host Berthold Baurek-Karlic and Clemens talk about his fascinating journey—spanning a decade living in Japan and Beijing, where he witnessed firsthand the transformative impact of AI across industries. Returning to Austria, he became one...

In this episode of Let’s Talk About Tech, host Berthold Baurek-Karlic sits down with Michael Schramm, CEO & Founder of OwnerChip. They dive into Michael’s background in IT, his deep digital expertise, and how he’s tackling the $3 Trillion Fake Industry with OwnerChip and their solutions.   Guest Speaker: Michael Schramm ➡️ / /https://www.linkedin.com/in/mischramm/ Company: https://www.ownerchi...

In this episode of Let’s Talk About Tech, host Berthold Baurek-Karlic sits down with Lukas Zenk to explore the art of leadership in times of crisis. From managing a polycrisis to the power of improvisation in business and on stage, they dive into what it takes to stay on course while embracing change. 🔹 How do great leaders navigate uncertainty? 🔹 Can we innovate while also exnovating outdated s...

With over 30 years of experience in the industry, Alexander Oswald, President of the Austrian Marketing Association, shares his view on how the role of marketing has shifted in today's fast-paced world. Host Berthold Baurek-Karlic and Alexander discuss his time at Nokia, a brand that once held a dominant 70% market share in Austria in the phone business, and the reasons that ultimately led to its...

In this episode of Let's Talk About Tech, host Berthold Baurek-Karlic engages in a captivating conversation with Sander van de Rijdt, Co-Founder and Co-CEO of PlanRadar. Sander, a serial entrepreneur with an impressive track record of founding eight companies, shares his unique insights into the world of entrepreneurship. The discussion delves into Sander's approach to scaling businesses and the s...

In this episode of "Let's Talk About Tech," host Berthold Baurek-Karlic sits down with Heinrich Prankl, Deputy Head and Head of Research at Josephinum Research. Together, they delve into the fascinating intersection of technology, agriculture and society, exploring why we should embrace rather than fear technological advancements.   Guest Speaker: Heinrich Prankl ➡️ / https://www.linkedin.com/in/h...

In this episode of the Venionaire Capital podcast, host Berthold Baurek-Karlic sits down with Karim Helal, Co-Founder & CEO of ProTenders. Karim shares his journey, including a pivotal moment where he saved a company €24 million without receiving any recognition, which ultimately led him to become an entrepreneur. The conversation dives into his father's legacy as one of the first architects o...

In this episode of Let's Talk About Tech, host Berthold Baurek-Karlic sits down with Erol User, Founder & CEO of USER CORPORATION, Founder President of BlockchainArmy, banker, political advisor, and author, to discuss the transformative power of decentralization. Together, they explore how blockchain technology is reshaping industries, empowering individuals, and fostering global unity.   Gues...

Uwe Seebacher, a best-selling author, professor, investor, and Advisory Council Member of the Harvard Business Review, shares his fascinating career journey and insights about the new discipline in marketing - GIO. Together, host Berthold Baurek-Karlic and Uwe Seebacher explore the massive potential of GIO and GEO, diving into how AI-powered tools are reshaping online visibility strategies. With o...

In the 30th episode of Let's Talk About Tech, our host Berthold Baurek-Karlic, CEO of Venionaire Capital, sits down with Peter Llewellyn-Davies, President of BIOTECH AUSTRIA. They explore his career as a banker, switching to finance and coming to Biotech by pure coincidence. They further discuss the critical role of psychology and cultural exchange in negotiations, talk about the biotech industry,...

This time on Let's Talk About Tech, we welcomed Georgi Lossmann-Iliev, head of magdas RECYCLING. Georgi shared insights into his work managing mobile phone donations for the Ö3-Wundertüte initiative, highlighting how his team’s efforts promote sustainability. Additionally, as the leader of magdas REINIGUNG, he discussed how these services create social and economic value. Tune in to explore how Ge...

Our host Berthold Baurek-Karlic sits down with Rudolf Kinsky, Managing Director at Kinsky Capital Management GmbH, who looks back at a remarkable 45-year journey in Private Equity and Venture Capital. Together, Berthold and Rudolf discuss his international career path, the findings of former European Central Bank President Mario Draghi’s study, the issues of regulation stifling innovation in Europ...

Host Berthold Baurek-Karlic sits down with Fabian Knirsch, CEO & Co-Founder of sproof, to talk about the world of digital signatures. They explore the critical differences between qualified and unqualified signatures, shedding light on what makes each unique and why it matters. Fabian also shares the unique selling proposition (USP) of sproof, explaining how they're revolutionizing the way we...

In this edition of "Let's Talk About Tech", host Berthold Baurek-Karlic is joined by Martin Granig, the visionary CEO & Co-Founder of Monkee, an app that's revolutionizing the way we save. Monkee introduces a fresh concept: Save Now, Buy Later, empowering users to build savings efficiently while accessing "FutureBoost" – a unique feature where your savings grow with every purchase from Monkee'...

Host Berthold Baurek-Karlic sits down with Barbara Sladek, the visionary founder of Biome Diagnostics, to explore the fascinating world of gut health and microbiome science. Barbara shares the inspiring story behind Biome Diagnostics, her cutting-edge startup that's revolutionizing the way we understand and interact with our gut microbiome. After years of research and development, BiomeDx® has lau...

In this exciting episode, host Berthold Baurek-Karlic sits down with Bernhard Wenger, Head of Northern Europe at 21shares, to dive into the fascinating world of cryptocurrencies and blockchain technology. From going to London to study and experience financial markets to becoming the Head of Northern Europe at 21Shares, Bernhard has amassed vast experience in the field. For the first time in his ca...

In this episode, our moderator Berthold Baurek Karlic is welcoming Jacqueline Luther-Bichler as our special guest. Jacqueline is an esteemed attorney at law at STADLER VÖLKEL, specializing in marketing law, competition, and intellectual property (IP) law. Join us as Jacqueline shares her fascinating career journey and the path that led her to become an expert in the legal field. She delves into th...

Our host, Berthold Baurek-Karlic, CEO of Venionaire Capital, sits down with Patrik Cesky, Managing Director at aws Gründungsfonds, to delve into his impressive career journey. From his beginnings as an Investment Manager at ARAX Capital Partners to stepping into the role of Interim CEO at one of their portfolio companies, Patrik's path is filled with valuable insights and experiences. In this epis...

In this installment of Let's Talk About Tech, we sit down with Dusica H. Lukac, Managing Partner of DL Capital Partners. With a profound affinity for deep tech, Dusica shares her remarkable journey from the world of investment banking to becoming an angel investor to becoming Managing Partner of DL Capital Partners that focuses on exit strategies. Discover how Dusica bridges the knowledge gap of f...

In this episode, we are joined by Benjamin Ruschin, Managing Partner at Big Cheese Ventures. Discover how Benjamin carved his way to success in the tech industry and what led him to become a Managing Partner at Big Cheese Ventures. He takes us through the founding and growth of WeAreDevelopers, the one common problem that startups face and people's resentment that can arise when companies begin ma...

In this episode, our host Berthold Baurek-Karlic sits down with the dynamic Kambis Kohansal Vajargah, Head of Startup Services and Deputy Head of Founder Services at the Austrian Federal Economic Chamber. Join us as we delve into Kambis' inspiring journey from startup founder to influential political ecosystem shaper. Furthermore, we explore the emergence of the Austrian Startup Hub as a hidden ch...