In this episode of Let’s Talk About Tech, Berthold Baurek-Karlic speaks with Gerhard Kürner, Founder & CEO of 506.ai, about the real blockers behind Europe’s AI gap — from missing sales culture to enterprise adoption challenges. They discuss compliant enterprise AI, productivity myths, the AI J-curve, voice as the next interface, and what it actually takes to deploy AI securely and at scale in corporates.   Guest Speaker: Gerhard Kürner ➡️ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gerhardkuerner/ 506.ai: https://www.506.ai   Moderator: Berthold Baurek-Karlic ➡️ Website: https://www.baurek-karlic.at LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/berthold-baurek-karlic-30228045/

In this episode of Let’s Talk About Tech, host Berthold Baurek-Karlic and guest Patrick-Noël Gregor, Founder & COO of Valoterna, explore a niche but increasingly relevant alternative asset class: natural colored gemstones. Patrick breaks down the fundamentals of a market characterized by extreme scarcity, low correlation, and long-term price appreciation. A strategic exploration for investors evaluating real-world assets, portfolio diversification, and innovation in asset-backed digital products.   Guest Speaker: Patrick-Noël Gregor ➡️ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/png-coo-valoterna/ Valoterna: https://valoterna.com   Moderator: Berthold Baurek-Karlic ➡️ Website: https://www.baurek-karlic.at LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/berthold-baurek-karlic-30228045/   ---   The information provided by Venionaire Capital is for informational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice. No part of this communication should be construed as a recommendation to buy, sell, or hold any security or investment. Investors should seek advice from a qualified financial advisor before making any investment decisions.

In this episode of Let’s Talk About Tech, we sit down with Andrej Majcen, Group CEO and Co-Founder of Bitcoin Suisse. From buying his first Bitcoin as a student to building a 200+ employee global organization, Andrej’s story is one of conviction, timing, and the relentless pursuit of trust in an industry that had none at the time.   Guest Speaker: Andrej Majcen ➡️ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrej-majcen/ Bitcoin Suisse: https://www.bitcoinsuisse.com   Moderator: Berthold Baurek-Karlic ➡️ Website: https://www.baurek-karlic.at LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/berthold-baurek-karlic-30228045/   Venionaire Capital: 🌐 Website: https://www.venionaire.com 💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/venionaire/ 📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/venionaire/   NO INVESTMENT ADVICE

Host Berthold Baurek-Karlic sits down with Dr. Michael Förtsch, the CEO and founder of Q.ANT, a German deep-tech company pioneering photonic computing – data processing powered by light instead of electricity. 💡 Topics Covered: - From academia to entrepreneurship: Michael’s journey from quantum research to startup success - What is photonic computing — and why it matters - The limitations of binary, digital AI - How Q.ANT’s chips process data at the speed of light - The next big thing in AI: image, audio, and multimodal intelligence   Guest Speaker: Dr. Michael Förtsch ➡️ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelfoertsch/ Q.ANT: https://qant.com   Moderator: Berthold Baurek-Karlic ➡️ Website: https://www.baurek-karlic.at LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/berthold-baurek-karlic-30228045/   Venionaire Capital: 🌐 Website: https://www.venionaire.com 💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/venionaire/ 📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/venionaire/

From competing on the ice to skating through 75 countries (including Antarctica!) and founding Skate the World, Matthias has turned his passion for adventure into a global movement that combines sport, storytelling, and social impact. Recently honored as “Athlete of the Year with a Heart” (Sportler des Jahres mit Herz) in Austria, Matthias continues to inspire through projects like Skate the World Philippines, where he empowers children through sport and education, and as a guest lecturer at Harvard University sharing lessons in creativity and entrepreneurship. Tune in for stories of courage, purpose, and how innovation can change lives, from the ice tracks of Europe to classrooms in the Philippines.   Guest Speaker: Matthias Stelzmüller ➡️ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hunschofsky/ Skate the World: https://skatethe.world/   Moderator: Berthold Baurek-Karlic ➡️ Website: https://www.baurek-karlic.at LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/berthold-baurek-karlic-30228045/   Venionaire Capital: 🌐 Website: https://www.venionaire.com 💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/venionaire/ 📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/venionaire/

In this episode of Let’s Talk About Tech we welcome Hannes Hunschofsky, Managing Director of the Vienna Office of EIT Manufacturing. From his international career in the U.S. and Europe to leading one of the most important European innovation networks for manufacturing, Hannes shares his insights on: - Building ecosystems that connect startups and corporates - The role of collaboration in driving innovation - Challenges for SMEs in Europe - Lobbying, policy, and regulation hurdles and more   Guest Speaker: Hannes Hunschofsky ➡️ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hunschofsky/ EIT Manufacturing: https://www.eitmanufacturing.eu Moderator: Berthold Baurek-Karlic ➡️ Website: https://www.baurek-karlic.at LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/berthold-baurek-karlic-30228045/   Venionaire Capital: 🌐 Website: https://www.venionaire.com 💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/venionaire/ 📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/venionaire/ 

From the halls of Congress to villages in Malawi, Afghanistan, and Japan—Marjorie Margolies has dedicated her life to empowering women and amplifying their voices. She won five Emmy Awards as a journalist, served as a member of the U.S. House of Representatives, and founded Women’s Campaign International. As President of Women’s Campaign International, she shares powerful stories of resilience, leadership, and the ripple effect of change across the globe. Marjorie talks about: - How WCI helps women enter politics and leadership roles worldwide - The challenges women face in both developing and developed countries - The GALS program and why empowering young women starts at home - The ripple effects of small acts of courage and support   Guest Speaker: Marjorie Margolies ➡️ / https://www.linkedin.com/in/marjorie-margolies-1b383718b/ Women's Campaign International: https://www.womenscampaigninternational.org   Moderator: Berthold Baurek-Karlic ➡️ / https://www.linkedin.com/in/berthold-baurek-karlic-30228045/ World Venture Forum: https://worldventureforum.info   Venionaire Capital: 🌐 Website: https://www.venionaire.com 💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/venionaire/ 📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/venionaire/   #women #femaleempowerment #empowerment

In this episode of Let’s Talk About Tech, we sit down with Takahisa Ohira, Head of Asia Region at Deloitte Tohmatsu Venture Support. From building the Japan–India startup corridor to connecting with European deep-tech innovators, Takahisa shares insider strategies for startups looking to scale into Japan and for Japanese corporates seeking global collaboration. We cover: - Why now is the right time for global startups to enter Japan - Key booming sectors: SaaS, FinTech, healthtech, deep tech & space tech - The role of international conferences like Sushi Tech Tokyo & World Venture Forum - How to navigate cultural and business barriers in Japan - Why strong local partnerships are essential for long-term success   Guest Speaker: Takahisa Ohira ➡️ / https://www.linkedin.com/in/takahisaohira/   Moderator: Berthold Baurek-Karlic ➡️ / berthold-baurek-karlic-30228045 World Venture Forum: https://worldventureforum.info Venionaire Capital: 🌐 Website: https://www.venionaire.com 💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/venionaire/ 📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/venionaire/ 

In this episode, host Berthold Baurek-Karlic sits down with Marcel Aberle, founder of Aberle Trendforschung, to explore the hidden forces shaping our future. Marcel shares the most important trends no one is talking about - and how the future might unfold if we’re paying attention. Guest Speaker: Marcel Aberle ➡️ Website: https://www.marcelaberle.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcelaberle/   Moderator: Berthold Baurek-Karlic ➡️ Website: https://www.baurek-karlic.at LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/berthold-baurek-karlic-30228045/   Venionaire Capital: 🌐 Website: https://www.venionaire.com 💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/venionaire/ 📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/venionaire/

With over 20 years of experience in the tech industry, Alex von Frankenberg, former Managing Director of High-Tech Gründerfonds and author of his newest book "Bitcoin - Das ehrliche Geld" (The Honest Money) shares invaluable insights into his journey at High-Tech Gründerfonds, discussing how he helped shape the European startup landscape. The conversation explores Alex's latest book on Bitcoin, where he and moderator Berthold Baurek-Karlic discuss its role as a hedge against inflation and how it’s inspiring individuals to get more involved in blockchain and crypto technologies.   Guest Speaker: Alex von Frankenberg ➡️ / https://www.linkedin.com/in/justdoitalex/ Bitcoin - Das ehrliche Geld: https://aprycot.media/shop/bitcoin-das-ehrliche-geld/   Moderator: Berthold Baurek-Karlic ➡️ / berthold-baurek-karlic-30228045   Venionaire Capital: 🌐 Website: https://www.venionaire.com 💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/venionaire/ 📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/venionaire/  

In this episode of "Let's Talk About Tech," host Berthold Baurek-Karlic and Max J. Heinzle, Founder & CEO of 21X, discusses the digital transformation of capital markets and the role of blockchain. With his extensive experience in venture capital and finance, Max explains how blockchain technology is revolutionizing the way financial instruments are traded and managed. Guest Speaker: Max J. Heinzle ➡️ https://www.linkedin.com/in/max-heinzle/ 21X: https://21x.eu Moderator: Berthold Baurek-Karlic ➡️ https://www.linkedin.com/in/berthold-baurek-karlic-30228045/ Venionaire Capital: 🌐 Website: https://www.venionaire.com 💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/venionaire/ 📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/venionaire/   #web3 #blockchain #crypto

In this episode, our moderator Berthold Baurek-Karlic sits down with Karl Zettl, Co-Founder and CEO of Iknaio Cryptoasset Analytics. Together, they talk about Karl’s journey from growing up in a restaurant business-driven family to leading Iknaio in revolutionizing the world of crypto analytics. Iknaio is transforming crypto tracking with a powerful, Google Maps-like approach to crypto transactions. From tracing assets to uncovering patterns of illicit activities like money laundering, Karl and Berthold discuss the challenges and innovations shaping the future of blockchain transparency.   Guest Speaker: Karl Zettl ➡️ https://www.linkedin.com/in/karl-zettl/ Iknaio: https://www.iknaio.com   Moderator: Berthold Baurek-Karlic ➡️ https://www.linkedin.com/in/berthold-baurek-karlic-30228045/ Venionaire Capital: 🌐 Website: https://www.venionaire.com 💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/venionaire/ 📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/venionaire/   #web3 #blockchain #crypto

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 approach to digital asset regulation (MiCA, whitepaper requirements, etc.) - Is there value to meme coins? - Web3 use cases beyond finance On-chain IP monetization, royalty flows in the creator economy, and where immutable ledgers replace centralized black boxes. - Bridging TradFi and Web3 - Why Bitcoin is foundational but not the full picture. - Where DeFi, DAOs & token design go next   Guest Speaker: Georg Brameshuber ➡️ https://www.linkedin.com/in/georg-brameshuber/ Validvent: https://validvent.com   Moderator: Berthold Baurek-Karlic ➡️ https://www.linkedin.com/in/berthold-baurek-karlic-30228045/ Venionaire Capital: 🌐 Website: https://www.venionaire.com 💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/venionaire/ 📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/venionaire/

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 worthless - How AES turns plastic waste into oil and creates a truly circular economy - The real power of small-scale, decentralized pyrolysis reactors - How AES is on track to clean up the world’s dirtiest plastic waste - and so much more   Guest Speaker: Marco Karber ➡️ https://www.linkedin.com/in/marco-karber-a73207148/ AES – Autonomous Energy Systems: https://aestechnik.de/en/   Moderator: Berthold Baurek-Karlic ➡️ https://www.linkedin.com/in/berthold-baurek-karlic-30228045/ Venionaire Capital 🌐 Website: https://www.venionaire.com 💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/venionaire/ 📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/venionaire/

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 venture arm, 120 ventures and more at one of Austria's most essential mobility service providers.   Guest Speaker: Susanne Tischmann ➡️ / https://www.linkedin.com/in/susanne-tischmann-768b4a60/ ÖAMTC: https://www.oeamtc.at   Moderator: Berthold Baurek-Karlic ➡️ / https://www.linkedin.com/in/berthold-baurek-karlic-30228045/ Venionaire Capital: Website: https://www.venionaire.com Linkedin: / https://www.linkedin.com/company/venionaire/ Facebook: / https://www.facebook.com/venionaire/

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 a multi-model AI approach with efficient, scalable models like Granite 3.2 - How IBM is using AI internally to transform HR for over 280,000 employees as “Client Zero” - IBM’s leadership in quantum computing, with operational systems, a global cloud-accessible quantum network, and a roadmap to 2033 - and much more   Guest Speaker: Marco Porak ➡️ / /https://www.linkedin.com/in/marco-porak/ IBM: https://www.ibm.com/de-de   Moderator: Berthold Baurek-Karlic ➡️ /https://www.linkedin.com/in/berthold-baurek-karlic-30228045/ Venionaire Capital: Website: https://www.venionaire.com Linkedin: / https://www.linkedin.com/company/venionaire/ Facebook: / https://www.facebook.com/venionaire/

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 of the country's early AI pioneers, co-creating the Austrian AI Landscape in 2017 and helping shape the national conversation around artificial intelligence through EnliteAI. They dive into: 🔹 His international career path and cultural insights 🔹 The changing composition of founding teams 🔹 The hardware demands of modern AI 🔹 Value-based pricing 🔹 What’s next for AI adoption and innovation Guest Speaker: Clemens Wasner ➡️ / / / https://www.linkedin.com/in/clemenswasner/ EnliteAI: https://www.enlite.ai Moderator: Berthold Baurek-Karlic ➡️ / / https://www.linkedin.com/in/berthold-baurek-karlic-30228045/ Q.ANT (Photonic Computing): https://qant.com Venionaire Capital: Website: https://www.venionaire.com Linkedin: / https://www.linkedin.com/company/venionaire/ Facebook: / https://www.facebook.com/venionaire/

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.ownerchip.com   Moderator: Berthold Baurek-Karlic ➡️ /https://www.linkedin.com/in/berthold-baurek-karlic-30228045/ Venionaire Capital: Website: https://www.venionaire.com Linkedin: / https://www.linkedin.com/company/venionaire/ Facebook: / https://www.facebook.com/venionaire/

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 systems? 🔹 What role does a North Star play in guiding teams through chaos? Join us for an insightful conversation—plus, an intriguing live experiment to train to exnovate and innovate! ------------- Guest Speaker: Lukas Zenk ➡️ / http://www.linkedin.com/in/lukaszenk/ Company: www.lightbox.at University Krems: https://www.donau-uni.ac.at/lukas.zenk   SCIENTIFIC PUBLICATIONS: Meta-Competences: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1871187124000531 Improvisation: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tsc.2021.100993   WORKSHOPS: Meta-Competences: https://bit.ly/meta-kompetenzen Business Improvisation and Creativity: https://www.donau-uni.ac.at/de/studium/business-improvisation-und-kreativitaet.html -------------- Moderator: Berthold Baurek-Karlic ➡️ / https://www.linkedin.com/in/berthold-baurek-karlic-30228045/ Venionaire Capital: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/venionaire/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/venionaire/ Website: https://www.venionaire.com

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 decline. What lessons can we learn from Nokia's rise and fall, and how does this connect to Europe's ongoing innovation challenges?   Guest Speaker: Alexander Oswald ➡️ / https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexanderoswald/ Moderator: Berthold Baurek-Karlic ➡️ / https://www.linkedin.com/in/berthold-baurek-karlic-30228045/   Venionaire Capital: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/venionaire/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/venionaire/ Website: https://www.venionaire.com   #marketing #podcast #businesspodcast #business