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

Thursday Aug 15, 2024
Analyzing the SECRETS of the GUT MICROBIOME - Barbara Sladek | LTAT Live Sessions
Thursday Aug 15, 2024
Thursday Aug 15, 2024
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 launched its first diagnostic tool in early 2022. BiomeOne® is the world’s first stool-based prediction test for immunotherapy (ICI) response.
Learn about the groundbreaking technology and data-driven approaches her team uses to unlock the secrets of the microbiome and its profound impact on our overall health.
Guest Speaker: Barbara Sladek ➡️ / https://www.linkedin.com/in/barbara-sladek/
Moderator: Berthold Baurek-Karlic ➡️ / berthold-baurek-karlic-30228045
Biome Diagostics: https://www.biome-dx.com/
MyBioma : https://mybioma.com/
Venionaire Capital:
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/venionaire/
- Linkedin : https://www.linkedin.com/company/venionaire/
- Website: https://www.venionaire.com
#podcast #microbiome #startup

Thursday Aug 08, 2024
How Crypto is changing the Game - Bernhard Wenger | LTAT Live Sessions
Thursday Aug 08, 2024
Thursday Aug 08, 2024
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 career, he feels that he is early in a transformative industry where exciting developments take place.
Episode highlights comprise the impact of Bitcoin Spot ETFs, 21Shares and their product strategy, Crypto Regulation, Tokenization, and much more.
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Guest Speaker: Bernhard Wenger ➡️ / https://www.linkedin.com/in/bernhard-wenger-43a87a15/
Moderator: Berthold Baurek-Karlic ➡️ / https://www.linkedin.com/in/berthold-baurek-karlic-30228045/
21Shares: https://www.21shares.com/en-eu
Venionaire Web3 Fund: https://www.venionaire.com/funds/venionaireweb3/
Venionaire Capital:
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/venionaire/
- Linkedin : https://www.linkedin.com/company/venionaire/
- Website: https://www.venionaire.com
#podcast #crypto #bitcoin

Thursday Aug 01, 2024
Marketing Law Expert: It will NOT get easier for STARTUPS | LTAT Live Sessions
Thursday Aug 01, 2024
Thursday Aug 01, 2024
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 the critical legal aspects that startups need to be aware of and also offers her insights into the latest developments in the legal landscape, focusing on the European Union's regulation regarding artificial intelligence.
Guest: Jacqueline Luther-Bichler ➡️ https://www.linkedin.com/in/jacqueline-luther-bichler-394a18153/
Moderator: Berthold Baurek-Karlic ➡️ https://www.linkedin.com/in/berthold-baurek-karlic-30228045/
STADLER VÖLKEL: https://sv.law/
Venionaire Capital:
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/venionaire/
- Linkedin : https://www.linkedin.com/company/venionaire/
- Website: https://www.venionaire.com
#podcast #startup #marketing

Tuesday Jul 23, 2024
The NEW AUSTRIAN Founders Fund - Patrik Cesky | LTAT Live Sessions
Tuesday Jul 23, 2024
Tuesday Jul 23, 2024
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 episode, Patrik and Berthold discuss Patrik's career progression and key milestones, the benefits of hands-on startup experience, the unique blend of startup and venture capital expertise and much more!
Guest: Patrik Cesky ➡️ https://www.linkedin.com/in/patrikcesky/
Moderator: Berthold Baurek-Karlic ➡️ https://www.linkedin.com/in/berthold-baurek-karlic-30228045/
aws Gründungsfonds: https://www.aws.at/foerderbaum/venture-capital-fonds-aws-gruendungsfonds-ii/
Venionaire Capital:
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/venionaire/
- Linkedin : https://www.linkedin.com/company/venionaire/
- Website: https://www.venionaire.com
#podcast #startup #venturecapital

Thursday Jun 27, 2024
Dusica H. Lukac: THE Partner for Startup Exit Strategies | LTAT Live Sessions
Thursday Jun 27, 2024
Thursday Jun 27, 2024
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 founders, implements individual improvements, and facilitates seamless transactions, offering a multi-layered perspective that is invaluable for any tech entrepreneur.
Guest: Dusica H. Lukac ➡️ https://www.linkedin.com/in/dusicalukac/
Moderator: Berthold Baurek-Karlic ➡️ https://www.linkedin.com/in/berthold-baurek-karlic-30228045/
DL Capital Partners: https://www.dl-capitalpartners.com/
Venionaire Capital:
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/venionaire/
- Linkedin : https://www.linkedin.com/company/venionaire/
- Website: https://www.venionaire.com
#podcast #startup #exitstrategy

Thursday Jun 20, 2024
Ben Ruschin: How to Navigate STARTUP SALES | LTAT Live Sessions
Thursday Jun 20, 2024
Thursday Jun 20, 2024
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 making revenue.
Guest: Benjamin Ruschin ➡️ https://www.linkedin.com/in/benruschin/
Moderator: Berthold Baurek-Karlic ➡️ https://www.linkedin.com/in/berthold-baurek-karlic-30228045/
Big Cheese Ventures: https://www.bigcheese.io/
Benjamin will be a speaker at the 10th Edition of the World Venture Forum! If you want to join at the last minute, get your ticket here: https://worldventureforum.info/
Venionaire Capital:
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/venionaire/
- Linkedin : https://www.linkedin.com/company/venionaire/
- Website: https://www.venionaire.com
#podcast #startup #sales

Wednesday Jun 12, 2024
Wednesday Jun 12, 2024
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 champion among global startup ecosystems and key developments and milestones in Austria's Startup and Investment Ecosystem.
Guest: Kambis Kohansal Vajargah ➡️ https://www.linkedin.com/in/kambis-kohansal-vajargah/
Moderator: Berthold Baurek-Karlic ➡️ https://www.linkedin.com/in/berthold-baurek-karlic-30228045/
Austrian Federal Economic Chamber: https://www.wko.at/austrian-economic-chambers
World Venture Forum - 10th Anniversary: https://worldventureforum.info/
Venionaire Capital:
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/venionaire/
- Linkedin : https://www.linkedin.com/company/venionaire/
- Website: https://www.venionaire.com
#podcast #startup #austria

Wednesday Jun 05, 2024
MATCHING GLOBAL Investors with AUSTRIAN STARTUPS - Dusan Todorovic | LTAT Live Sessions
Wednesday Jun 05, 2024
Wednesday Jun 05, 2024
Welcome to another episode of Venionaire Capital's podcast, Let's Talk About Tech! In this episode, we are joined by Dusan Todorovic, the Lead Program Manager of the aws i2 Business Angels Program.
During the conversation, Dusan and our host, CEO of Venionaire Capital Berthold Baurek-Karlic, dive deep into the current venture capital market situation, exploring trends, challenges, and opportunities for both start-ups and investors, especially in Austria.
They also discuss the exciting upcoming 10th anniversary of the World Venture Forum, highlighting its significance and impact over the past decade.
Guest: Dusan Todorovic ➡️ https://www.linkedin.com/in/dusan-t/
Moderator: Berthold Baurek-Karlic ➡️ https://www.linkedin.com/in/berthold-baurek-karlic-30228045/
aws i2 Business Angels: https://www.aws.at/aws-i2-business-angels/
World Venture Forum: https://worldventureforum.info/
Venionaire Capital:
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/venionaire/
- Linkedin : https://www.linkedin.com/company/venionaire/
- Website: https://www.venionaire.com
#podcast #startup #investing

Wednesday May 29, 2024
EMPOWERING WOMEN in FINANCE - Beatrice Schobesberger | LTAT Live Sessions
Wednesday May 29, 2024
Wednesday May 29, 2024
In this installment, host Berthold Baurek-Karlic sits down with the dynamic Beatrice Schobesberger, former Head of Private Banking at Erste Bank, current financial education coach for women, and influential supervisory and foundation board member.
Beatrice brings her extensive experience in private banking to the table, sharing insights from her remarkable career journey. She delves into the evolving landscape of finance, addressing critical topics such as gender and generational dynamics within the industry. As the host of her own podcast "Moneyküre," Beatrice is passionate about empowering women through financial education and investment strategies, and she discusses her mission to bridge the financial literacy gap.
Guest: Beatrice Schobesberger ➡️ https://www.linkedin.com/in/beatrice-schobesberger-42bb1240/
Moderator: Berthold Baurek-Karlic ➡️ https://www.linkedin.com/in/berthold-baurek-karlic-30228045/
Moneyküre: https://open.spotify.com/show/7lmEs6GgNOdKswIEO29t10
World Venture Forum - 10th Anniversary: https://worldventureforum.info/
Venionaire Capital:
- Facebook: / venionaire
- Linkedin : / venionaire
- Website: https://www.venionaire.com
#podcast #finance #women

Thursday May 23, 2024
THE PITCH PROFESSOR for Startups - Daniel Cronin | LTAT Live Sessions
Thursday May 23, 2024
Thursday May 23, 2024
Join our host, Berthold Baurek-Karlic, CEO of Venionaire Capital, as he sits down with Daniel Cronin, Co-Founder and Board Member of Austrian Startups, to uncover the remarkable story of his transformation from a young marketer with immense stage anxiety to becoming the renowned Pitch Professor for startup pitches.
Guest: Daniel Cronin ⤵️
- Website: https://www.daniel-cronin.com/
- Youtube Channel: http://www.youtube.com/ @DanielCroninThePitchProfessor
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cronindaniel/
Moderator: Berthold Baurek-Karlic ➡️ https://www.linkedin.com/in/berthold-baurek-karlic-30228045/
World Venture Forum - 10 Year Anniversary: https://worldventureforum.info/
Venionaire Capital:
- Facebook: www.facebook.com/venionairecapital
- Linkedin : www.linkedin.com/venionairecapital
- Website: www.venionaire.com
#podcast #startup #pitching