Let’s Talk About Tech

The IBM Blueprint: Hybrid Cloud, AI & Quantum Computing - Marco Porak | LTAT #41

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/

AI Expert: What 10 Years in Asia Taught Clemens Wasner | LTAT #40

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/

How to Stop the $3 TRILLION FAKE INDUSTRY - Michael Schramm | LTAT #39

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/

How to LEAD IN CRISIS - Lukas Zenk | LTAT #38

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!
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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
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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 Expert: The Role of Marketing HAS SHIFTED! - Alexander Oswald | LTAT #37

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

The Founding Story of PlanRadar - Sander van de Rijdt | LTAT #36

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:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/venionaire/
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/venionaire/
Website: https://www.venionaire.com

The Future of AGRICULTURAL TECHNOLOGY - Heinrich Prankl | LTAT #35

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:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/venionaire/
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/venionaire/
Website: https://www.venionaire.com
 
#entrepreneurialpartners #podcast #agriculture #tech

The Arabian Dream: How to do BUSINESS in the MIDDLE EAST - Karim Helal | LTAT Live Sessions

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:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/venionaire/
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/venionaire/
Website: https://www.venionaire.com
 
#podcast #proptech #middleeast

How DECENTRALIZATION is Changing Our Lives - Erol User | LTAT Live Sessions

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/
 
Venionaire Capital: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/venionaire/
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/venionaire/
Website: https://www.venionaire.com

GIO - The NEW Marketing Discipline - Uwe Seebacher | LTAT Live Sessions

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:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/venionaire/
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/venionaire/
Website: https://www.venionaire.com
 
#podcast #gio #digitalmarketing