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.
Podcast Description
”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

Oct 17, 2024
Oct 17, 2024
24 min
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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Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/venionaire/
Website: https://www.venionaire.com
#podcast #socialbusiness #LetsTalkAboutTech

Sep 17, 2024
Sep 17, 2024
32 min
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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- Linkedin : https://www.linkedin.com/company/venionaire/
- Website: https://www.venionaire.com
#VentureCapital #PrivateEquity #LetsTalkAboutTech

Aug 29, 2024
Aug 29, 2024
22 min
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:
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/venionaire/
- Linkedin : https://www.linkedin.com/company/venionaire/
- Website: https://www.venionaire.com
#podcast #digitalsignature #startup

Aug 22, 2024
Aug 22, 2024
17 min
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:
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/venionaire/
- Linkedin : https://www.linkedin.com/company/venionaire/
- Website: https://www.venionaire.com
#podcast #savenowbuylater #startup

Aug 15, 2024
Aug 15, 2024
23 min
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

Aug 8, 2024
Aug 8, 2024
23 min
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

Aug 1, 2024
Aug 1, 2024
22 min
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

Jul 23, 2024
Jul 23, 2024
21 min
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

Jun 27, 2024
Jun 27, 2024
29 min
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:
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- Linkedin : https://www.linkedin.com/company/venionaire/
- Website: https://www.venionaire.com
#podcast #startup #exitstrategy

Jun 20, 2024
Jun 20, 2024
23 min
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:
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- Linkedin : https://www.linkedin.com/company/venionaire/
- Website: https://www.venionaire.com
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