Liftoff with Keith Newman

Former Journalist, Startup + GTM exec Keith Newman
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Liftoff with Keith Newman

Former journalist turned Silicon Valley dealmaker and entrepreneur Keith Newman talks with Founders, Innovators and Influencers who share their stories of success, pain and impact with a bit of humor and nostalgia mixed in. Hear from Maverick Mark Cuban, SuperAngel Ron Conway, Ann Winblad, Mitch Kapor, Steve Blank and Founders of GameStop, Ancestry, JotForm, Fry's, Intuit, and many more. Find 80+ Episodes https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-look-back-a-free-flowing-interview/id1560219589

  1. 6 DAYS AGO

    How David Politis Turned Grit Into Growth: Lessons from BetterCloud’s $100M Journey

    What does it really take to build a SaaS powerhouse like BetterCloud from scratch? In this episode of Liftoff with Keith, serial entrepreneur David Politis shares his extraordinary journey, from learning business at his father’s side as a kid, to leading multiple successful companies, to building BetterCloud into a $100M ARR SaaS juggernaut. 💡 In This Deep-Dive Interview, You'll Learn: - The scrappy growth hacking strategy that took BetterCloud from zero to $1M in ARR - Why doing things that don’t scale is essential for startup success - How AI is reshaping go-to-market strategies (and why you need a “Go-to-Market Engineer”) - Fundraising tips every founder should know, pitching, storytelling, and landing that seed round - David’s media journey: growing a podcast audience from zero to thousands Whether you’re an entrepreneur, SaaS leader, or just love a good business story, this episode is packed with hard-earned insights you won’t hear anywhere else. 📌 Don’t miss David’s top advice for scaling startups in the AI era! 👋 Connect with David: - Not Another CEO Podcast (https://podcast.notanotherceo.com/) - LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidpolitis) Follow more of the Liftoff with Keith: - Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3cFpLXfYvcUsxvsT9MwyAD - Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/liftoff-with-keith-newman/id1560219589 - Substack: https://keithnewman.substack.com/ - LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/liftoffwithkeith/ - Newman Media Studios: https://newmanmediastudios.com/ For sponsorship inquiries, please contact: sponsorships@wherewithstudio.com 👍 Like, comment, and subscribe for more founder stories and startup insights! #SaaS #Entrepreneurship #AI #StartupTips #DavidPolitis #BetterCloud #FounderJourney #GrowthHacking #LiftoffPodcast

    27 min

  2. 4 JUN

    Ken Miller’s Journey from Ivy League Standout to Addict and Homeless to Startup Success

    From the streets to the boardroom, Ken Miller’s story is nothing short of extraordinary. In this powerful interview, Ken shares how he transformed from a homeless, three-time felon battling addiction to a multi-business owner, author, and mentor making a difference in countless lives. In this episode: - Ken’s inspiring journey of overcoming addiction and incarceration - Life lessons from the penitentiary to the C-suite - The turning point that changed everything - Why AI is the ultimate equalizer, and how Ken built an AI company - His powerful mentoring model that’s transforming young men’s lives - The book Becoming Ken, and why it’s a must-read If you’ve ever faced setbacks, questioned your worth, or wondered how to turn pain into purpose, this episode is for you. Follow more of Ken: - LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/kenmiller84 - Website: KenMillerSpeaks.com Follow more of the Liftoff with Keith: - Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3cFpLXfYvcUsxvsT9MwyAD - Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/liftoff-with-keith-newman/id1560219589 - Substack: https://keithnewman.substack.com/ - LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/liftoffwithkeith/ - Newman Media Studios: https://newmanmediastudios.com/ For sponsorship inquiries, please contact: sponsorships@wherewithstudio.com 👍 Like, comment, and subscribe for more inspiring conversations! #Resilience #AI #Entrepreneurship #AddictionRecovery #LifeLessons #Mentorship #KenMiller #LiftoffPodcast

    26 min

  3. 2 JUN

    Scaling AI Beyond GPUs: Ted Shelton on how Inflection approaches Enterprise AI

    How does a top AI company scale massive clusters and build AI for the enterprise? In this episode of The Liftoff with Keith, we talk to Ted Shelton, COO of Inflection AI, from the AI Infra Summit 2025. Ted shares how their team pivoted from consumers to enterprise after their Microsoft deal, why seamless infrastructure is key, and what it takes to build AI models that run on NVIDIA, AMD, and Intel.Learn why “getting to the no” is the smartest move for founders, how enterprises can embrace sovereign AI, and how Inflection’s approach to model customization unlocks massive business value.👉 Don’t miss this deep dive into the future of AI with Keith Newman.Subscribe for more game-changing insights!Follow more of the Liftoff with Keith:- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3cFpLXfYvcUsxvsT9MwyAD- Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/liftoff-with-keith-newman/id1560219589- Substack: https://keithnewman.substack.com/- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/liftoffwithkeith/- Newman Media Studios: https://newmanmediastudios.com/For sponsorship inquiries, please contact: sponsorships@wherewithstudio.com

    9 min

  4. 17 MAY

    Rethinking Work with Rishad Tobaccowala: Super Founders, Smarter Leadership, and the Future of Work

    Rishad is the author of Restoring the Soul of Business: Staying Human in the Age of Data and “Rethinking Work” both published by HarperCollins. He was the Global Strategist and Chief Growth Officer of the 100,000+ person marketing and business transformation Publicis Groupe and has been named by BusinessWeek as one of the top business leaders for his pioneering innovation and TIME magazine dubbed him one of five “Marketing Innovators.” Rishad is one of only 300 people selected to the Advertising Hall of Fame in 75 years. Rishad joins the Liftoff podcast and shares with us his thoughts on super founders, smarter leadership, and the future of work. Follow Rishad: - LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rishadtobaccowala- https://rishadtobaccowala.com/ Follow the Liftoff with Keith: - Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3cFpLXfYvcUsxvsT9MwyAD - Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/liftoff-with-keith-newman/id1560219589 - Substack: https://keithnewman.substack.com/- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/liftoffwithkeith/ - Newman Media Studios: https://newmanmediastudios.com/

    46 min

  5. 30 APR

    The Look Back spins a Music Industry Download with Grammy Award winning music industry veteran Tom Sarig to share the latest trends in the Music business and his latest project.

    In the Age of AI-American Idol -Spotify-TikTok and all things music, we decided to check in on that happenings in the music industry and what we should do with our turntable and vinyl collection  - so we dialed up Grammy Award winning A&R and Talent Management exec @Tom Sarig, who shares his views and also updates us on his exciting new business >   https://www.antifragilemusic.com/ Tom Sarig is the President of AntiFragile Music, a curator label and distributor for select, culturally distinguished independent music artists. With over two decades of experience in the music business, Tom has nurtured and helped several acclaimed artists achieve breakthrough success and sell millions of records, either as their manager or in a label/A&R capacity, and in genres ranging from electronic to rock, pop to hip hop. Tom is also the founder of Esther Creative Group, a talent management and entertainment consulting firm that has managed the careers of icons such as Lou Reed, Bryan Ferry, Violent Femmes, CAKE, and Bebel Gilberto. Tom has produced feature films, served as a Grammy-winning senior A&R executive at major labels working closely with artists including Erykah Badu, The Roots, Nine Inch Nails, and Blink-182; and founded SarigSongs, a music publishing company. Tom's mission is to champion and evangelize for great cultural brands, and to collaborate and empower independent music artists in today's music landscape.

    39 min

  6. 1 APR

    The Look Back with Special Guest Tim O’Reilly: From PC to Internet to AI and its impact on just about of everything!

    In this episode of The Look Back, we sit down with Tim O’Reilly, CEO and Chairman of O’Reilly Media and a partner at O’Reilly AlphaTech Ventures. Tim has been a pioneer in the world of media, content, and technology—from training and learning to books and events. Now, he’s at the forefront of the AI revolution.We discuss:✅ The evolution of technology from PCs to the Internet to AI✅ How AI is transforming creators, coders, and businesses✅ The role of media and education in the AI era✅ What the future holds for tech innovationDon’t miss this wide-ranging conversation with one of the OGs of tech thought leadership.👍 Like & Share if you enjoyed the episode!💬 Comment below with your thoughts on AI’s impact on content and coding.#TimOReilly #ArtificialIntelligence #TechFuture #AIRevolution #TheLookBackPodcast

    20 min

  7. 11 MAR

    Peter Walker, Carta’s Head of Insights and Chief (Data) Storyteller joins The Look Back to share insights on the current state of fundraising, VC trends and building the best path toward growth.

    For Founders and Funders and those supporting the startup ecosystem, this episode was a kool convo around all things fundraising, founder journey, cap tables, dilution and more. For the chat with Peter of Carta, I am joined by Startup Guru Bobby Napiltonia, the Managing Partner @TheGTMFirm and former head of the AppExchange at @Salesforce and @Twilio’s first CRO.  See https://www.thegtmfirm.com/ Subscribe and Share!

    41 min

  8. 11 MAR

    "The Look Back" Hosted by Keith Newman with Guest Tech Journalist, Author and X-pert Kurt Wagner (Bloomberg): Discussing the transition from Twitter to X, Musk, plus thoughts on AI and Tech journalism

    The Look Back with Host Keith Newman welcomed Bloomberg Tech Writer Kurt Wagner to the program, as we convinced him to take a break from all that’s happening around his white hot tech beats (Breaking News on 3 Co’s;  Meta, TikTok and X) to discuss his book on Twitter-Elon-X titled “Battle for the Bird” - along with a few sidebar chats on AI and + the current (and future) state of journalism.

    37 min
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Former journalist turned Silicon Valley dealmaker and entrepreneur Keith Newman talks with Founders, Innovators and Influencers who share their stories of success, pain and impact with a bit of humor and nostalgia mixed in. Hear from Maverick Mark Cuban, SuperAngel Ron Conway, Ann Winblad, Mitch Kapor, Steve Blank and Founders of GameStop, Ancestry, JotForm, Fry's, Intuit, and many more. Find 80+ Episodes https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-look-back-a-free-flowing-interview/id1560219589

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  • Creator
    Former Journalist, Startup + GTM exec Keith Newman
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2025
  • Episodes
    97
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Former Journalist, Startup + GTM exec Keith Newman
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    Liftoff with Keith Newman

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