Meet the Team

Stefan Kulterer, MSc
CEO & Founder PropTrek GmbH
The driving force behind PropTrek, combining a passion for innovation with a focus on smart, efficient real estate solutions.

Stefan Paduretu, BSc
CTO & Co Founder PropTrek GmbH
The tech lead behind the platform, bringing deep expertise in IT and artificial intelligence to drive smart, scalable solutions.

Teodora Zivkovic, BA
Business Development
Bridging client needs, market trends, and user behavior to ensure our solutions create meaningful value and business impact.

Ekaterina Kuznetsova, MSc
Designer
She is the creative link in our team, responsible for crafting intuitive and visually engaging designs that enhance the user experience.
Hi, I’m Stefan!
Born in St. Veit an der Glan, Austria, I’ve built my career at the intersection of entrepreneurship, real estate, and strategic consulting – combining analytical expertise with a hands-on approach to building and scaling businesses.
Professional Highlights:
- Entrepreneur & Business Leader – Founder of Kulterer & Partner, PropTrek, and CasaNova, with broad experience launching and growing businesses in Austria and Romania.
- Real Estate Expertise – Over 15 years of experience in residential, commercial, and large-scale development property valuation.
- Certified Expert – General sworn and court-certified expert and CIS ImmoZert-certified appraiser, bringing precision to complex valuations.
- Educator & Connector – Lecturer at the Real Estate Valuation Academy and a natural network builder – someone who brings the right people together to form purpose-driven organizations.
At PropTrek, I combine entrepreneurial vision with real estate excellence, helping clients maximize their investments and navigate complex market dynamics.
Hi, I’m Stefan!
From an early age, technology fascinated me – and that curiosity became a career grounded in both technical expertise and entrepreneurial drive.
Professional Highlights:
- Tech-Savvy Problem Solver – A degree in Technical Informatics gave me a strong foundation in programming and engineering thinking, turning complex problems into scalable solutions.
- Dual Expertise in Tech & Business – A follow-up degree in Business Informatics deepened my understanding of IT systems, architecture, and performance optimization across industries.
- Consultant & Entrepreneur – I started as an in-house consultant and developer, automating workflows and boosting productivity – then founded my own software company to deliver custom, user-centered applications at scale.
- Tech Lead & Co-Founder at PropTrek – I lead the technical vision at PropTrek, building cutting-edge tools to solve real-world challenges in real estate, alongside co-founders Stefan Kulterer and my sister Cristina.
At PropTrek, I bring together my passion for technology and real estate – developing smart software solutions that help clients unlock their property’s full potential.
Hi, I’m Teodora!
Driven by curiosity and a passion for making things better, I’ve built my career at the intersection of design thinking, innovation, and real estate – always with people at the center.
Professional Highlights:
- Architect & Real Estate Background – My foundation in architecture and experience in real estate development shaped my deep understanding of the built environment and the people who use it.
- Innovation & Startup Experience – From early-stage startups to corporate innovation departments in large construction companies, I’ve always been drawn to shaping ideas and delivering extra value.
- Design Thinking Trainer & Founder – Founder of MILE29 and a certified Design Thinking trainer, educated at Stanford, the Hasso Plattner Institute, and AJ&Smart – helping teams collaborate better and run meaningful, user-centered projects.
- Business Development at PropTrek – I bridge client needs, market trends, and user behavior to ensure our solutions create meaningful value and real business impact.
At PropTrek, I bring together strategic thinking and human-centered design – helping shape products and partnerships that make a real difference for real estate professionals.
Hi, I’m Kate!
I blend a strong technical background with a love for design – ensuring every product is as intuitive as it is beautiful.
Professional Highlights:
- Data-Driven Designer – With a bachelor’s in Applied Mathematics & Computer Science and a master’s in Computer Science from the University of Vienna, I bridge engineering logic with design creativity.
- UX & Product Analytics Expert – Over six years of experience in product analytics, specializing in translating user behavior data into seamless, intuitive experiences.
- AI & Creative Technologist – I actively explore how AI can enhance design workflows, combining an analytical mindset with a user-first approach to build interfaces that are both visually engaging and highly functional.
At PropTrek, I craft data-informed design solutions and drive the visual identity of our digital products.
Our Mission
We built PropTrek in Vienna – a city that has defined hospitality excellence for centuries – and that spirit runs through everything we create. Our team brings together real estate knowledge, architectural thinking, software engineering, and human-centred design. Different backgrounds, one shared purpose: to help exceptional hospitality businesses elevate their brand, own their guest relationships, and deliver holiday experiences that guests talk about long after they leave.
Company
Prop Trek GmbH
Wasagasse 4/11
A-1090 Wien