Liftoff with Keith Newman

• Why We’re Building AI Without a Playbook: Microsoft's Ashley Tarver on Ethics and Responsibility

  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 impactThis is the conversation that every company, and every citizen, needs to hear.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: [email protected]

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• From $0 to $4M with AI Headshots: BetterPic Shares How They Bootstrapped Their Way to Success

  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 Subscribe for more game-changing insights!Follow more of the Liftoff with Keith:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3cFpLXfYvcUsxvsT9MwyADApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/liftoff-with-keith-newman/id1560219589Substack: https://keithnewman.substack.com/LinkedIn: /liftoffwithkeith Newman Media Studios: https://newmanmediastudios.com/For sponsorship inquiries, please contact: [email protected]

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• The $10 Trillion AI Revolution: Sviat Dulianinov on Why Robots Will Reshape Manufacturing

  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 2030A must-watch for tech leaders, investors, and anyone curious about the future of AI in the physical world.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: [email protected]

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• 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 thousandsWhether 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: [email protected]👍 Like, comment, and subscribe for more founder stories and startup insights!#SaaS #Entrepreneurship #AI #StartupTips #DavidPolitis #BetterCloud #FounderJourney #GrowthHacking #LiftoffPodcast

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• 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-readIf 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.comFollow 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: [email protected]👍 Like, comment, and subscribe for more inspiring conversations!#Resilience #AI #Entrepreneurship #AddictionRecovery #LifeLessons #Mentorship #KenMiller #LiftoffPodcast

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