Let’s Talk About Tech

In this episode of Let’s Talk About Tech, Berthold Baurek-Karlic speaks with Gerhard Kürner, Founder & CEO of 506.ai, about the real blockers behind Europe’s AI gap — from missing sales culture to enterprise adoption challenges. They discuss compliant enterprise AI, productivity myths, the AI J-curve, voice as the next interface, and what it actually takes to deploy AI securely and at scale in corporates.

Guest Speaker: Gerhard Kürner ➡️

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gerhardkuerner/

506.ai: https://www.506.ai

Moderator: Berthold Baurek-Karlic ➡️

Website: https://www.baurek-karlic.at

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/berthold-baurek-karlic-30228045/

In this episode of Let’s Talk About Tech, host Berthold Baurek-Karlic and guest Patrick-Noël Gregor, Founder & COO of Valoterna, explore a niche but increasingly relevant alternative asset class: natural colored gemstones. Patrick breaks down the fundamentals of a market characterized by extreme scarcity, low correlation, and long-term price appreciation. A strategic exploration for investors evaluating real-world assets, portfolio diversification, and innovation in asset-backed digital products.

Guest Speaker: Patrick-Noël Gregor ➡️

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/png-coo-valoterna/

Valoterna: https://valoterna.com

Moderator: Berthold Baurek-Karlic ➡️

Website: https://www.baurek-karlic.at

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/berthold-baurek-karlic-30228045/

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In this episode of Let’s Talk About Tech, we sit down with Andrej Majcen, Group CEO and Co-Founder of Bitcoin Suisse. From buying his first Bitcoin as a student to building a 200+ employee global organization, Andrej’s story is one of conviction, timing, and the relentless pursuit of trust in an industry that had none at the time.

Guest Speaker: Andrej Majcen ➡️ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrej-majcen/

Bitcoin Suisse: https://www.bitcoinsuisse.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/

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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/

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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/