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Liftoff with Keith Newman: For Founders looking for a new growth playbook and further inspiration.

Liftoff with Keith Newman: For Founders looking for a new growth playbook and further inspiration.

Di: Former Journalist Startup + GTM exec Keith Newman
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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/id1560219589Former Journalist, Startup + GTM exec Keith Newman Economia Gestione e leadership Leadership
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  • Why AI Still Lacks True Agency — And What Founders Must Build Instead

    Why AI Still Lacks True Agency — And What Founders Must Build Instead
    Jan 27 2026
    In this episode of Liftoff, Keith sat down with Arshavir Blackwell, PhD, AI researcher, founder, and author of The Creative Agency’s Guide to AI, to unpack what’s really happening behind today’s AI boom.With decades of experience building neural networks—from Ask Jeeves to enterprise AI—Arshavir explains why most so-called “AI agents” still don’t have real agency, why vertical focus is the only way startups can survive Big Tech competition, and how the next generation of companies will be smaller, faster, and radically more capital-efficient.They explored AI interpretability, local vs frontier models, privacy-first AI, and what founders should actually be building over the next 24 months.Connect with Arshavir Blackwell: - Newsletter: insidetheblackbox.ai- Book: tinyurl.com/creativeagencybook- App: yourvoicecraft.ai- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/arshavirblackwell 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/liftoffwithkeith - TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@keithnewman74 For sponsorship inquiries, please contact: sponsorships@wherewithstudio.com#Podcast #ArtificialIntelligence #AITrends #AIStartups #Founders #TechLeadership #FutureOfWork #LiftoffPodcast #AIInnovation
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    34 min
  • Why Cold Email Still Wins in 2025 (And How to Do It Right)

    Why Cold Email Still Wins in 2025 (And How to Do It Right)
    Jan 20 2026

    Cold email isn’t dead — but doing it the old way is.

    In this episode of Liftoff with Keith, we sit down with AJ Cassata, Co-Founder of Revenue Boost, to break down what’s actually working in outbound lead generation today. AJ has helped 440+ startups, agencies, and SaaS companies build predictable revenue pipelines without relying on paid ads, social media algorithms, or massive budgets.

    We dive into:

    • Why cold email still works — and why most people fail at it
    • How to build the right outbound list (and why tools matter less than strategy)
    • Writing cold emails that stand out in crowded inboxes
    • The role of AI in personalization, research, and outbound scale
    • How to turn cold outreach into a reliable top-of-funnel growth engine

    If you’re a founder, marketer, consultant, or agency owner looking to generate leads consistently — this episode is packed with practical insights you can apply immediately.

    🎧 Tune in and learn how to master outbound in today’s competitive market.

    Connect with AJ Cassata:

    • Website: https://revenueboost.net/
    • Podcast: How to Scale an Agency: https://open.spotify.com/show/1y6g4luPhyXLocfjIH1JKC
    • Facebook Group: Join our community of 10,000+ in B2B Sales And Marketing Secrets: https://www.facebook.com/groups/b2bsalesandmarketingsecrets
    • Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ajcassata/
    • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ajcassata1/
    • Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@ajcassataofficial
    • Client Case Studies & Testimonials (440+ clients and students served): https://promotion.revenueboost.net/our-results

    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/liftoffwithkeith -
    • TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@keithnewman74

    For sponsorship inquiries, please contact: sponsorships@wherewithstudio.com

    AJ’s Previous podcasts & press:

    • Foundr (In-Person Podcast): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v9u206Zkb1A-
    • Digital Marketer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W9ZfW3UkaWQ&t=1s&pp=ygUKYWogY2Fzc2F0YQ%3D%3D
    • Systemology: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4eu_Iunl_n4
    • Instantly: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rTMapO0Xg_w
    • Outbound squad: https://www.outboundsquad.com/podcast/aj-cassata-
    • CEO Sales Strategies: https://ceosalesstrategies.com/mastering-sales-outreach-best-practices/ s

    #ColdEmail #OutboundMarketing #LeadGeneration #B2BMarketing #SaaSGrowth #StartupSales #RevenueGrowth #GoToMarket #MarketingStrategy #PodcastEpisode
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    29 min
  • Agentify: How AI Agents Are Reshaping Companies, Careers, and the Future of Work | Michael Palmer

    Agentify: How AI Agents Are Reshaping Companies, Careers, and the Future of Work | Michael Palmer
    Dec 30 2025

    2025 has officially become the year of AI — and the pace isn’t slowing down.

    In this episode of Liftoff, we sit down with Michael Palmer, CEO & Chief Scientist of Taos Research Corporation and author of the new book Agentify: The Art, Science, and Engineering of Successful AI Agents. Michael brings decades of experience spanning Silicon Valley startups, venture capital at Kleiner Perkins, and leadership roles at Yahoo and U.S. Bank, where he led AI, data, and digital transformation.

    We dive deep into how AI agents are evolving beyond simple prompts into systems with real agency, autonomy, and initiative — and what that means for startups, enterprises, and solopreneurs alike. Michael explains why vertical focus matters, how companies should rethink org structures in an AI-first world, and why the next billion-dollar company might be built by just one person and a fleet of AI agents.

    If you’re a founder, operator, or builder trying to understand what’s next in AI — this conversation is essential listening.

    🎧 Tune in to learn:

    - Why agents without agency are about to be replaced

    - How AI is changing org design, productivity, and hiring- What founders must get right to build durable AI companies

    - Why execution, adaptability, and specialization matter more than ever

    Connect with Michael Palmer:

    - Website: https://taosresearch.ai

    - Agentify Book: https://taosresearch.ai/learning/agentify-the-art-science-and-engineering-of-successful-ai-agents

    - Substack: https://substack.taosresearch.ai

    - LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaellpalmer

    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/liftoffwithkeith

    For sponsorship inquiries, please contact: sponsorships@wherewithstudio.com

    #AI #AIAgents #Agentify #ArtificialIntelligence #FutureOfWork#Startups #SaaS #TechLeadership #Innovation #Founders#AITransformation #EnterpriseAI #Solopreneur #Podcast
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    31 min
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