Let’s Talk About Tech

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/