Let’s Talk About Tech
”Let’s Talk About Tech” is a podcast presented by Venionaire Capital, a distinguished private equity and venture capital company. This engaging podcast brings together thought leaders, industry experts, and innovators to explore prominent topics at the intersection of technology and business. Delving into the ever-evolving landscape of the tech sector, the show covers a wide range of subjects, including Web3, Crypto, RegTech, HealthTech, FinTech, 3D-Mobility, Entrepreneurship, PE/VC Investments, and more.
Episodes

Wednesday Feb 26, 2025
The Founding Story of PlanRadar - Sander van de Rijdt | LTAT #36
Wednesday Feb 26, 2025
Wednesday Feb 26, 2025
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 strategic decisions involved in bringing investors on board. They explore the evolving market landscape, the shifting significance of profitability in today's tech industry compared to the past and much more.
Guest Speaker: Sander van de Rijdt ➡️ / https://www.linkedin.com/in/sander-van-de-rijdt-6b0366a3/
PlanRadar: https://www.planradar.com
Moderator: Berthold Baurek-Karlic ➡️ / https://www.linkedin.com/in/berthold-baurek-karlic-30228045/
Venionaire Capital:
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Wednesday Feb 19, 2025
The Future of AGRICULTURAL TECHNOLOGY - Heinrich Prankl | LTAT #35
Wednesday Feb 19, 2025
Wednesday Feb 19, 2025
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/heinrich-prankl-514a82157/
Josephinum Research: https://www.josephinum.at
Moderator: Berthold Baurek-Karlic ➡️ / https://www.linkedin.com/in/berthold-baurek-karlic-30228045/
Venionaire Capital:
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#entrepreneurialpartners #podcast #agriculture #tech

Wednesday Jan 08, 2025
Wednesday Jan 08, 2025
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 of Dubai, Karim's vision behind ProTenders, the comprehensive platform for the PropTech sector and valuable insights for businesses looking to enter the GCC region.
Guest Speaker: Karim Helal ➡️ / https://www.linkedin.com/in/khelal/
ProTenders: https://www.protenders.com
Moderator: Berthold Baurek-Karlic ➡️ / https://www.linkedin.com/in/berthold-baurek-karlic-30228045/
Venionaire Capital:
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#podcast #proptech #middleeast

Wednesday Dec 18, 2024
How DECENTRALIZATION is Changing Our Lives - Erol User | LTAT Live Sessions
Wednesday Dec 18, 2024
Wednesday Dec 18, 2024
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.
Guest Speaker: Erol User ➡️ / https://www.linkedin.com/in/euser/
Moderator: Berthold Baurek-Karlic ➡️ / https://www.linkedin.com/in/berthold-baurek-karlic-30228045/
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Wednesday Dec 11, 2024
GIO - The NEW Marketing Discipline - Uwe Seebacher | LTAT Live Sessions
Wednesday Dec 11, 2024
Wednesday Dec 11, 2024
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 over 80% of people online using AI for their searches, this is a critical moment for companies to harness these technologies for increased visibility and competitive advantage.
Guest Speaker: Uwe Seebacher ➡️ / https://www.linkedin.com/in/uweseebacher/
Moderator: Berthold Baurek-Karlic ➡️ / https://www.linkedin.com/in/berthold-baurek-karlic-30228045/
Venionaire Capital:
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#podcast #gio #digitalmarketing

Thursday Oct 24, 2024
Mastering BIOTECH with Peter Llewellyn-Davies | LTAT Live Sessions
Thursday Oct 24, 2024
Thursday Oct 24, 2024
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, and highlight the dynamics of value creation and long-term perspective regarding the return of investment in this cutting-edge field.
Peter also shares his unique perspective on the impact of emerging trends like AI, and why he chooses not to follow trends blindly.
Guest Speaker: Peter Llewellyn-Davies ➡️ / https://www.linkedin.com/in/peterld/
Moderator: Berthold Baurek-Karlic ➡️ / https://www.linkedin.com/in/berthold-baurek-karlic-30228045/
BIOTECH AUSTRIA: https://biotechaustria.org
Venionaire Capital:
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#podcast #biotech #LetsTalkAboutTech

Thursday Oct 17, 2024
The Power of SOCIAL IMPACT in BUSINESS - LTAT Lives Sessions
Thursday Oct 17, 2024
Thursday Oct 17, 2024
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 Georgi’s projects merge innovation, sustainability, and social impact for lasting success.
Guest Speaker: Georgi Lossmann-Iliev ➡️ / https://www.linkedin.com/in/georgi-lossmann-iliev-4b4512158/
Moderator: Berthold Baurek-Karlic ➡️ / https://www.linkedin.com/in/berthold-baurek-karlic-30228045/
magda recycling: https://www.magdas.at/magdas-recycling/
magda Reinigung: https://www.magdas.at/magdas-reinigung/
Venionaire Capital:
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#podcast #socialbusiness #LetsTalkAboutTech

Tuesday Sep 17, 2024
EUROPE'S INNOVATION PROBLEM - Rudolf Kinsky | LTAT Live Sessions
Tuesday Sep 17, 2024
Tuesday Sep 17, 2024
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 Europe, most influential technologies, the need of a capital market's concept and the lack of political understanding when it comes to business and its impact on legislation.
Guest Speaker: Dr. Rudolf Kinsky ➡️ / https://www.linkedin.com/in/rudolf-kinsky-635b17/
Moderator: Berthold Baurek-Karlic ➡️ / https://www.linkedin.com/in/berthold-baurek-karlic-30228045/
Kinsky Capital: http://www.kinskycapital.com
Venionaire Capital:
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#VentureCapital #PrivateEquity #LetsTalkAboutTech

Thursday Aug 29, 2024
The European E-SIGNATURE Revolution - Fabian Knirsch | LTAT Live Sessions
Thursday Aug 29, 2024
Thursday Aug 29, 2024
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 think about secure digital transactions, the concept of the "Fast Lane" and much more.
Guest Speaker: Fabian Knirsch ➡️ / https://www.linkedin.com/in/fabian-knirsch/
Moderator: Berthold Baurek-Karlic ➡️ / https://www.linkedin.com/in/berthold-baurek-karlic-30228045/
sproof: https://www.sproof.io/en
Venionaire Capital:
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#podcast #digitalsignature #startup

Thursday Aug 22, 2024
The SAVE NOW, BUY LATER Approach - Martin Granig | LTAT Live Sessions
Thursday Aug 22, 2024
Thursday Aug 22, 2024
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's partner network. Tune in for an insightful conversation on the next generation of saving!
Guest Speaker: Martin Granig ➡️ / https://www.linkedin.com/in/martin-granig-52775054/
Moderator: Berthold Baurek-Karlic ➡️ / https://www.linkedin.com/in/berthold-baurek-karlic-30228045/
Monkee: https://monkee.rocks/
Venionaire Capital:
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- Website: https://www.venionaire.com
#podcast #savenowbuylater #startup