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

Former Journalist, Startup Exec and GTM advisor Keith N
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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+ ... more

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In this episode, Keith sits down with an AI infrastructure leader to unpack what is really happening behind the current AI boom.

While most conversations focus on models and hype, this discussion goes deeper into the engineering realities of buildin... more

AI infrastructure is breaking the old data center model.

In this episode of Liftoff with Keith, I sit down with Lukas Gentele, CEO & Co-Founder of vCluster Labs, to unpack what it really takes to operate GPU infrastructure at scale in 2026.

As AI w... more

Welcome back to Liftoff with Keith, the show where we sit down with the founders, operators, and industry leaders building the future in real time.

Today’s guest is one of the most respected voices in digital infrastructure — Dean Nelson.

Dean has ... more

In this episode, Keith speaks with Anthony Vinci, CEO of VICO, about how AI is changing decision-making for founders, investors, governments, and financial institutions.

Anthony’s background spans intelligence, national security, investing, and arti... more

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Lukas Gentele
CEO of vCluster
vCluster
Episode: Becoming the VMware of AI Infrastructure: Lukas on Building the Operating System for GPU Clouds
Dean Nelson
Head of iMasons group; advocate for decarbonizing digital infrastructure
iMasons
Episode: The $7 Trillion AI Infrastructure Boom with Dean Nelson
Anthony Vinci
Founder of Vico Technologies; author and economics expert with NSA background
Vico Technologies
Episode: Anthony Vinci on AI, Decision Intelligence and the Future of Risk
Steven Pivnik
Entrepreneur and growth leader who built a global software company and exited
Episode: Most founders know how to start. Few know how to finish | Steven Pivnik
Michael Fors
Inventor of the Liquid Jazz Experience and the famous Rocking Decanter
Episode: From Wine Night to Patent: Michael Fors and the Story Behind Liquid Jazz
Gal Borenstein
CEO and founder of the Borenstein Group
Borenstein Group
Episode: AI Visibility, Founder Branding and the Minimum Viable Visibility System with Gal
Ari Gootnick
Founder of Lume, executive coach and health optimization advocate
Lume
Episode: Ari Gootnick on Founder Burnout: Why Performance Drops Before You Crash
Jimi Gibson
Vice President of Brand Communication at Thrive Internet Marketing Agency
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Episode: From Magician to AI Authority: How Jimi Gibson Is Redefining Visibility in the Zero-Click Era
Anthony Blatner
Founder, Managing Partner of Speedwork Social
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Episode: How to Turn LinkedIn Into a Predictable Growth Channel (Without Wasting Ad Spend) | Anthony Blatner

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Keith Newman
Host focused on conversations with founders and growth experts, sharing insights, stories, and humor.

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4.9 out of 5 stars from 1.8k ratings
  • One of the best!!

    Great podcast. waiting for more episode. really helpful and so much useful information ! thank you.

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    United States2 years ago
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    I think this podcast is absolutely helpful. Love the content that it,s not just real estate. many ideas and concepts cross over to any business.

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    United States2 years ago
  • great podcast

    Such a great podcast. I listen as often as possible.

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    John tied
    United States2 years ago
  • The Look Back offers an insightful journey into the lives of innovators and entrepreneurs.

    Host Keith Newman skillfully navigates conversations filled with success stories, challenges, and a touch of humor. Each episode is a treasure trove of wisdom and inspiration. A must-listen for anyone craving engaging interviews with top-tier influencers!

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    Philippines2 years ago
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Becoming the VMware of AI Infrastructure: Lukas on Building the Operating System for GPU Clouds
Q: What role do partnerships (e.g., with NVIDIA) play in your strategy?
Partnerships with NVIDIA and others help deliver packaged, validated solutions and accelerate go-to-market, enabling NeoClouds to be deployed more reliably and at scale in enterprise environments.
Becoming the VMware of AI Infrastructure: Lukas on Building the Operating System for GPU Clouds
Q: Who are your primary customers and why is automation critical for them?
Primary customers are operators with many GPUs who need rapid time-to-market and scalable management; automation saves them from building and maintaining large in-house Kubernetes and provisioning systems, letting them focus on differentiated offerings.
Becoming the VMware of AI Infrastructure: Lukas on Building the Operating System for GPU Clouds
Q: How did the idea for vCluster evolve as AI infrastructure emerged?
The idea grew from an initial PaaS focus for large enterprises, then AI infrastructure emerged as the market shifted, pushing them to build a software stack that abstracts hardware complexity and delivers an AWS-like experience on GPUs.
The $7 Trillion AI Infrastructure Boom with Dean Nelson
Q: Tell us about the Climate Accord and why decarbonization matters for digital infrastructure.
The Climate Accord aims to decarbonize digital infrastructure globally by addressing embodied carbon in materials, equipment, and energy usage, aligning with the industry's responsibility to minimize environmental impact while expanding capacity.
The $7 Trillion AI Infrastructure Boom with Dean Nelson
Q: What are the biggest drivers behind the current explosion in AI infrastructure demand?
The convergence of massive compute needs, energy availability, and policy-friendly environments, plus rapid adoption of cloud and AI workloads, has created a hockey-stick growth trend unlike previous cycles.

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This show features in-depth conversations with founders, operators, and growth experts, focusing on real-world journeys—from early traction to scaling challenges and AI-enabled business models. Episodes regularly explore brand building, GTM strategies, fundraising, and leadership under pressure, often with practical frameworks, candid anecdotes, and lessons learned from high-growth companies. A standout pattern is the breadth of industries covered—from software and AI to education and healthcare—paired with a candid, operational lens on what it takes to win in competitive markets. Listeners can expect actionable insights, concrete playbooks, and stories that emphasize resilience, experimentation, and the evolving role of technology in growt... more

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