Liftoff with Keith: Conversations with Super Founders and Growth Experts sharing useful insights

What if AI could understand the physical world as well as it understands text?
In this episode of The Liftoff, Keith sits down with Paul Powers, CEO & Co-Founder of Physna, to explore why the next wave of AI won't just generate content—it will understand objects, manufacturing, engineering, and supply chains.
Paul explains how Physna's "Physical DNA" technology enables AI to understand 3D objects, helping companies dramatically improve product design, procurement, robotics, digital twins, and manufacturing intelligence. The conversation also covers reshoring manufacturing, AI infrastructure, startup timing, and why physical AI could become one of the biggest technology shifts of the decade.
In this episode:
What Physical AI actually means
How Physna teaches computers to understand 3D objects
Why AI struggles with the physical world today
Saving manufacturers hundreds of millions of dollars
Digital twins, robotics & engineering AI
The future of manufacturing and reshoring
AI, 3D printing & security challenges
Startup lessons from building deep-tech companies
Why timing matters more than most founders realize
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Website: https://www.ea.com/
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What does it take to build a company that changes an entire industry?
Note: Due to some video connection challenges the host wasn't on the video feed for the entire program
In this episode of Liftoff with Keith, legendary entrepreneur Trip Hawkins, Founder of Electronic Arts (EA) and creator of one of the world's most influential gaming companies, shares the principles behind building category-defining businesses.
From launching EA and helping create the Madden franchise to investing in the next generation of AI startups, Trip explains why lasting companies don't simply build better products they change customer behavior.
In this conversation, you'll learn:
How Electronic Arts transformed the gaming industry
The strategy behind creating billion-dollar companies
Why changing customer behavior creates lasting value
What investors really look for in founders
AI opportunities every business leader should understand
Why enterprise AI readiness matters more than AI hype
Lessons from decades of innovation and venture investing
Whether you're an entrepreneur, founder, investor, executive, or technology leader, this episode is packed with timeless insights on innovation, leadership and building businesses that last.
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The AI boom isn't over but the first wave is.
In this episode of Liftoff with Keith, Keith sits down with Clint Chao, Co-Founder & General Partner at Moment Ventures, to discuss where AI is really headed, why enterprise software is entering a new phase, and what founders should focus on as the hype settles.
They explore venture capital, AI adoption, enterprise transformation, startup execution, and what separates companies that create lasting value from those simply following the latest trend.
Whether you're a founder, investor, operator, or simply curious about the future of AI, this conversation is packed with practical insights.
Key Topics
Why the first wave of AI is ending
What comes next for Enterprise AI
Building companies during technology shifts
Venture capital perspectives on AI startups
Enterprise software trends
What investors are looking for today
Long-term opportunities in AI
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Website: http://www.momentventures.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/clintchao
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What separates unforgettable brands from businesses that constantly fight for attention?
In this episode of Liftoff with Keith, branding expert Bill Harper, Founder of Brand Boss HQ and one of the world's Top 20 Branding Experts, shares why branding—not just marketing—is the ultimate competitive advantage.
Bill explains why most companies spend too much time optimizing ads and too little time building a memorable brand. From GEICO and Volvo to startups and SaaS businesses, he reveals how successful companies create differentiation, simplify their message, and become the obvious choice for customers.
We also discuss:
Brand Strategy vs Brand Identity
Why performance marketing alone eventually fails
How AI is changing branding and marketing
The psychology behind memorable brands
How startups can stand out in crowded markets
Real-world branding success stories
Creating a brand customers actually rememberWhether you're a founder, entrepreneur, marketer, or business leader, this conversation is packed with practical branding advice you can implement immediately.
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Website: https://www.brandbosshq.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brandbosshq/
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Most businesses don't fail because they lack ideas.
They fail because they struggle to execute, communicate their value clearly, and connect with the right customers.
In this episode of Liftoff, Keith Newman sits down with Stephen Cozzolongo, Partner & CMO at Digital Position, to discuss growth marketing, customer acquisition, AI, business scaling, leadership, and the mindset required to build successful companies.
Stephen shares why trying to market to everyone is one of the biggest mistakes businesses make, how AI is transforming marketing workflows, why great marketers aren't being replaced by AI, and how discipline and consistency influence every aspect of business and life.
Whether you're a founder, marketer, entrepreneur, or business leader, this conversation is packed with practical insights on growth, execution, and long-term success.

Topics discussed:
Why most brands stop growing
The importance of customer segmentation and ICPs
How AI is changing marketing and advertising
The future of content creation
Paid media, SEO and growth strategies
Leadership and company culture
The mindset behind consistent execution
Why "How you do one thing is how you do everything"
Connect with Stephen Cozzolongo:
Website: https://www.digitalposition.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephencozzolongo
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