Did you know nearly half of online reviews are suspicious, with fake reviews projected to influence $787 billion in consumer spending by 2025? In this episode, Shane Barker — CEO and founder of TraceFuse, the first Amazon TOS-compliant negative review removal system — explains the scale of the problem and how his solution is helping sellers fight back.
Shane shares:-
If you sell on Amazon, you can’t afford to miss this conversation.
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I had an incredible conversation with Kelli Rivers, a former high-tech sales leader who made a powerful pivot into the world of leadership development. Kelli works with high-level leaders to help them reset their identity, expand their capacity, and lead with absolute clarity. In our discussion, she shared how leaders can build trust in their skills, create safe spaces to grow, and unlock their authentic leadership potential.
This is a must-listen if you’re curious about:
✅ Making bold career pivots
✅ Leading with authenticity and clarity
✅ Building confidence in your abilities
✅ Reaching your full potential as a leader
In this episode we cover:
👉 Tune in now and get inspired by Kelli’s journey and insights!
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Raj shares his remarkable path from building companies like Snapfish, Fitmob, and Lyft to co-founding Climactic, a venture fund tackling the climate crisis. In this conversation, he reveals lessons on entrepreneurship, pivots, investing in AI & robotics for climate solutions, and coaching founders to lead with resilience. A must-watch for entrepreneurs, investors, and anyone passionate about technology and climate innovation.
👋 Connect with Raj:-
Climactic: https://www.climactic.vc/-
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rajil/
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In this episode, host Keith Newman welcomes Carine Schneider, founding partner at Compass Strategic Advisors and longtime advocate for broader access to private markets.Carine shares her journey from PwC to leading cap table companies and advising global firms, and why she believes the time is right to rethink private market access. She discusses the updates to her book The Democratization of Private Markets, highlighting:- Why she felt compelled to rewrite it just a few years after the first edition.- How the UK’s new PISCES framework could inspire U.S. market reform.- Recent U.S. policy changes, including executive orders allowing 401Ks to invest in private assets.- The ongoing debate: Should private markets remain restricted to professionals, or should everyday investors have access?Along the way, Carine also opens up about her personal milestones, including an upcoming family trip to Hawaii, reminding us that behind market shifts are human stories.Whether you’re an investor, policymaker, or simply curious about the future of private capital, this conversation offers a timely look at where the industry is heading.👋 Connect with Carine:- Compass Strategic Advisors: https://www.compass-strategic-advisors.com/- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carineschneider/Subscribe for more founder insights and hit the bell for notifications! Follow us on our channels for exclusive startup content and behind-the-scenes insights from interviews like this one.- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3cFpLXfYvcUsxvsT9MwyAD?si=f5a14e779777487d- Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/liftoff-with-keith-newman/id1560219589- Substack: https://keithnewman.substack.com/- Newman Media Studios: https://newmanmediastudios.com/- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/liftoffwithkeithFor sponsorship inquiries, please contact: sponsorships@wherewithstudio.com#BusinessNetworking #NetworkingSuccess #Entrepreneurship #SuccessStories #StartupLife
What 25 years in venture capital teaches you about building billion-dollar startups that founders wish they knew earlier...
David Hornik, founding partner at Lobby Capital and former August Capital partner, breaks down the real dynamics between VCs and founders that most entrepreneurs completely misunderstand.
From his $50M+ exits including Splunk, GitLab, and Bill.com, David shares why venture capital success isn't about the money - it's about finding the right partnership.
In this conversation, you'll discover why the best investors act as collaborators, not gatekeepers, and how startup culture matters as much as your product-market fit.
David reveals the misconceptions founders have about what VCs actually look for, the importance of long-term vision alignment, and why building supportive communities around entrepreneurs drives real innovation.
Key takeaways for founders:
David's unique background spans Stanford Computer Music to Harvard Law, plus he created the first VC blog and podcast. He's been honored on Forbes' Midas List and teaches at both Stanford Business School and Harvard Law School.
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AI is overheating data centers, and air cooling just can’t keep up.
In this eye-opening conversation, Cosimo Pecchioli and Darren Burgess from BP’s Castrol Immersion Division pull back the curtain on the future of thermal management—and why liquid cooling is no longer optional.
From AI workloads to hyperscalers, learn how industry giants are quietly deploying immersion cooling at scale, what it really takes to design a liquid-cooled system, and why ignoring this shift could lead to catastrophic failures.
🔧 Key insights include:
- Why air cooling is dead for AI and how hyperscalers are adopting liquid cooling
- The real cost savings and efficiency gains of immersion technology
- Challenges of scaling liquid cooling: fluid chemistry, maintenance, and hidden risks
- How BP Castrol is innovating with additives to handle the next generation of AI chips
- Why the industry must collaborate—and what happens when it doesn’t
💡 If your data center isn’t liquid-cooled, you’re already behind. Watch now to stay ahead of the AI curve!
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What’s the point of making millions, if you don’t get to keep it?
In this episode of Liftoff with Keith, we’re joined by Neil Jesani, a trusted CPA and entrepreneur who has leveraged 25 years of experience in tax and finance to become one of the top advisors that Founders go to when they need to scale their businesses from $20M to $100M+ without losing millions to preventable tax mistakes.
From IPOs to M&As to the One Big Beautiful Bill (OBB), Neil helps high-achieving business owners protect their wealth through advanced tax planning and exit strategies that preserve maximum value during liquidity events.
💡 In This Deep-Dive Interview, You'll Learn:
- Advanced tax strategies for founders scaling from $20M to $100M+
- How to prepare for liquidity events and minimize your tax exposure
- Real-world lessons from guiding founders through exits and IPOs
- Why “building wealth” isn’t the same as “keeping wealth”, and what to do about it
- The power of generational wealth planning, early and often
If you’re building, scaling, or prepping to exit, this episode is your financial playbook.
📌 Don’t miss Neil’s expert advice on protecting what you’ve built, before it’s too late.
👋 Connect with Neil:
- Neil Jesani Tax Advisors: https://neiljesani.com/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/neiljesani
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Is your company’s AI strategy opening you up to massive security risks?
In this powerful conversation, Claudionor Coelho, Chief AI Officer at Zscaler, reveals the hidden dangers of agentic AI—and how Fortune 500 companies are unintentionally exposing sensitive data through generative AI tools.
Claudionor shares real-world examples of AI vulnerabilities, how attackers can exploit agent systems to extract private data, and why AI security must be treated with the same urgency as data security.
From salary leaks to corporate data breaches, this discussion is a wake-up call for executives, CISOs, and AI teams alike.
🔒 Key topics covered:
- The explosive rise of agentic AI systems in 2024
- How AI models can expose confidential data—without you knowing
- The AI firewall Zscaler uses to stop data leaks
- Why security and AI teams must work together
- The global AI security landscape, from the U.S. to Brazil
👉 Don’t miss Claudionor’s urgent call to action:
Protect your AI systems like your data—before it’s too late.
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What does it take to build a $75M fashion brand in just 3 years - with zero industry experience?
In this episode of Liftoff with Keith, Justin Baer, Founder and CEO of Collars & Co., shares how he went from a complete fashion outsider to leading one of the hottest menswear brands on the market.
From viral shirts to a Shark Tank pitch that turned his business into a top 5% performer among all companies on the show, Justin reveals the secrets behind Collars & Co.’s meteoric rise.
💡 In This Deep-Dive Interview, You'll Learn:
- How Justin scaled Collars & Co. from $0 to $75M in record time
- Why being an outsider can be your biggest advantage in fashion and e-commerce
- Justin’s step-by-step journey to landing a spot on Shark Tank
- Tips for fashion and tech founders you can implement today
- The future of direct-to-consumer fashion brands and what’s next for Collars & Co.
Whether you’re a fashion entrepreneur, e-commerce leader, or love stories of unexpected startup success, this episode is packed with real-world insights you won’t hear anywhere else.📌 Don’t miss Justin’s practical advice for launching and scaling a modern fashion brand, even if you’re starting from scratch.
👕 Check out Collars & Co: https://collarsandco.com/
👋 Connect with Justin:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/justinbaer
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Is AI finally ready for the enterprise?
In this AI Infra Summit 2025 interview, Luke Norris, CEO of Kamawaza, reveals how Fortune 500 and Global 2000 companies are moving beyond AI experiments to real-world, production-level deployments—saving millions and reshaping industries.
Luke shares insights from Kamawaza’s groundbreaking work with over 20 Fortune 500 clients, including a live demo with the Department of Homeland Security and massive cost savings for major enterprises.
Learn why consulting firms are feeling the heat, how the AI partner ecosystem is evolving, and what’s next for enterprise AI—including game-changing breakthroughs in open-source models like Quen 3.0 and the rise of Model Context Protocol (MCP).
🔥 Topics covered:
- Why 2024 is the breakthrough year for enterprise AI
- The end of consulting firms as we know them?
- How Fortune 500s are cutting $20M+ in costs with AI
- The future of AI models and agent ecosystems
- Building scalable AI solutions for global enterprises
💡 Don’t miss this eye-opening conversation on the future of AI in business!
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How do you build a billion-dollar AI business with Product-Led Growth?
Discover the secrets behind Fireflies.ai’s unicorn success.
In this episode of Liftoff with Keith, Krish Ramineni, Co-founder & CEO of Fireflies.ai, reveals how he scaled the market’s leading AI notetaker into a unicorn over a decade-long journey packed with lessons in innovation, product-led growth, and resilience.
Once a Microsoft Product Manager, Krish now leads product, design, and GTM at Fireflies, championing a vision where humans and AI collaborate to achieve extraordinary things.
💡 In This Deep-Dive Interview, You’ll Learn:
- The PLG growth playbook that helped Fireflies win the market
- How Krish blends product innovation with GTM strategy
- Lessons from surviving (and thriving through) the AI hype cycles
- Krish’s unique approach to leading product, design, and sales as a founder
- Special offers for Fireflies and Perplexity Pro customers - don’t miss out!
Whether you’re a SaaS founder, PLG operator, or AI enthusiast, this conversation is loaded with practical insights for anyone aiming to build a game-changing business.
SPECIAL OFFER: If you love Fireflies and Perplexity, you're in for a treat!
Fireflies customers on Pro and Business plans can sign up to receive one year of Perplexity Pro at no cost, while Enterprise customers can get three months of Perplexity Enterprise Pro free.
Likewise, Perplexity Pro customers can receive three months of Fireflies Business, and Perplexity Enterprise Pro customers can get three months of Fireflies Enterprise.
Check it out by visiting https://fireflies.ai/...
📌 Don’t miss Krish’s biggest advice for founders navigating the AI revolution!
👋 Connect with Krish:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/krishramineni
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Can AI manage AI?
Rapt AI CTO Anil shares how agentic AI management will transform data centers, reduce costs, and unlock exponential compute at scale.
Anil reveals:
▫️ The hidden cost of 5% GPU under-utilization
▫️ Why current AI models are outpacing infrastructure
▫️ The future of agentic AI for data centers
▫️ The battle between chip-level vs. evolutionary innovation
▫️ How Rapt AI is helping customers maximize tokens per watt
A must-watch for AI engineers, data center architects, and tech leaders building the future.
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Scaling AI is more than just stacking GPUs, it's about making every dollar and watt count.
Chris Sosa, Director of Engineering at AMD, reveals how they’re pushing the limits of AI hardware efficiency.
Chris shares:
▫️ The biggest bottleneck in scaling AI workloads today
▫️ Why idle GPUs drain your budget
▫️ The struggle between training vs. inference at scale
▫️ How AMD’s ROCm stack is changing AI accessibility
▫️ His vision for smarter AI orchestration and platforms
A must-watch for engineers, AI builders, and tech leaders hungry for insights on the future of AI infrastructure.
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Most people think building AI infrastructure is all about software. But the real bottlenecks?
Power, cooling, and optimizing hardware.
Vik Malyala, Managing Director at Supermicro, reveals the surprising struggles in building data centers to meet the AI demand.
He explains:
▫️ Why most data centers aren’t ready for the AI boom
▫️ How Supermicro optimizes hardware for maximum efficiency
▫️ Why 200 kilowatts per rack is just the beginning
▫️ The future of liquid cooling and energy sustainability
▫️ How AI will move from massive clusters to the edge
▫️ What every business needs to know before scaling AI infrastructure
If you want to understand the future of AI, hardware, and data centers, this is a must-watch.
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AI is evolving fast, but the economics are breaking down. RK Anand, co-founder of Recogni, reveals the hidden crisis inside AI's explosive growth.
RK has spent his career building technology to power AI systems. From tokens to compute, he exposes the challenges in scaling AI profitably, and what it takes to fix the system.
In this episode, RK shares:
▫️ Why AI’s "token economy" no longer works
▫️ The real reason AI models are getting 100x more expensive
▫️ What it means when compute demand skyrockets
▫️ How to build AI infrastructure that won’t break the bank
▫️ Why energy and power are the biggest bottlenecks for AI
If you want to understand the real cost of AI, this is a must-watch.
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We’re racing to build AI, but who’s thinking about the why?
Ashley Tarver, Microsoft’s Evangelist of Data and AI, explores the AI paradox: We expect AI to solve human problems, yet we don’t know what a perfect world looks like.
Ashley shares:
▫️ The AI paradox: why humans and AI don’t speak the same language
▫️ How companies should approach ethics, bias, and safety in AI▫️ The role of Centers of Excellence in guiding AI strategy
▫️ Why it’s too early to fully trust AI, but too important to ignore it
▫️ The future of AI regulation and societal impact
This is the conversation that every company, and every citizen, needs to hear.
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What does it take to build a multi-million dollar AI startup from scratch, without raising a cent?
In this episode of Liftoff, we sit down with Ricardo Ghekiere, the founder of BetterPic, the viral AI platform creating professional headshots in minutes. Bootstrapped from $0 to $4 million in just 15 months, Ricardo shares the real story behind BetterPic’s explosive growth from Belgium to the global stage.
💡 Inside the episode:
- How BetterPic outperformed better-funded competitors
- The 7-month experiment to crack the most effective marketing channels
- Why SEO became their secret weapon
- The power of product-led growth in B2B
- How Ricardo is evolving into a founder-CEO and raising a $1.5M pre-seed round
- A sneak peek into Better Studio and the next AI frontier: fashion
👉 Learn from a founder who’s redefining how humans and AI work together.
🔗 Try BetterPic: https://www.betterpic.io/
🔗 Connect with Ricardo: linkedin.com/in/ricardo-ghekiere
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Robots are no longer science fiction.
Sviat, Chief Strategy Officer at Bright Machines, reveals why the future of AI isn't just about text and images, but building the real world, brick by brick, chip by chip.
Sviat explains:
▫️ Why AI in robotics is the real AI revolution
▫️ The challenges of powering and cooling next-gen data centers
▫️ How supply chain shocks are fueling US manufacturing
▫️ The trillion-dollar opportunity in reshoring
▫️ Why simulation and robotics will reshape industries by 2030
A must-watch for tech leaders, investors, and anyone curious about the future of AI in the physical world.
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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)
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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.
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- Website: KenMillerSpeaks.com
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