The Good Ideas Club

Ladies and Gentlemen, boys and girls, take your seats please as Marc Cohen joins The Good Ideas Club! VC wizard, AI pioneer, stand-up comic unleashing raw truths on founders, exits, and innovation chaos. Ex-trader turned Unbundled VC, Marc dives deep on spotting outliers, Runna’s explosive rise, and why AI’s no bubble.Key Sparks • Cambridge math to poker AI crushing academia – early reinforcement learning wins. • Stand-up as founder bootcamp: improv freezes, crowd work adrenaline, Guernsey gigs. • Runna bet: “Obvious” MVP PDFs to Strava exit – founder energy that hooked a skeptic. • Founder DNA: Drive over degrees; Europe-to-US ambition filter. • AI verdict: APIs enable massive plays; valuations justified for platforms like OpenAI.Dan Wood & Alex Bezuidenhout probe VC myths, comedy grit, big tech threats in this truly diverse episode.The Good Ideas Club by INSO. Your Innovation Partner.www.inso.gg #comedy #standup #podcast #innovation #VC #venturecapital #finance #startup #founderSubscribe now on Spotify | Apple Podcasts | YouTube.Music: “GOOFY” by Beast Inside Beats, Bargholz.

This is the first mini series episode of the The Good Ideas Club podcast where hosts Alex and Dan have less than 30 minutes with an expert to drill into a hot topic!This episode is all about The Vibecoder's Dilemma and a future where building tech is no longer a bottleneck, but knowing what to build becomes even more important.How would an all human team compete with an all AI team if they were solving for the same problem!?An epic conversation in such a short space of time!Enjoy.#INSO #Innovation #AI #podcast #fast #vibecoding #dilemma #vibe Music: “GOOFY” by Beast Inside Beats, Bargholz.

In S2E3 of The Good Ideas Club, Tim Leake of Let's Lightbulb unpacks his “five facets of FAST” framework - 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗸 𝗳𝗮𝘀𝘁, 𝗰𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗼𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗳𝗮𝘀𝘁, 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸 𝗳𝗮𝘀𝘁, 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻 𝗳𝗮𝘀𝘁, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗻 𝗳𝗮𝘀𝘁 - and explains how teams can make speed their unfair advantage without descending into chaos. We explore the paradox at the heart of modern work: sometimes you have to slow down to map the route, so you can move much faster in the right direction.

Ever wondered what makes a GREAT leader tick? In this explosive episode of The Good Ideas Club powered by INSO, we pick the brains of Phil Eyre (founder of Leaders) and Karina Hodgson (Leadership Director) on turning data into self-awareness superpowers, nailing tough convos, and why pizza Fridays won’t save your team!Leadership Gold Nuggets • Self-lead first: Mirror up daily - know your values inside OUT (work or play!). No complacency allowed. • Data drops truth bombs: Psychometrics reveal blind spots like narcissism or doom loops. Game-changer for teams! • Vulnerability done right: Be self-secure, own mistakes, lead with conviction + compassion. Psychological safety = innovation rocket fuel.Top Tips • Spell it out: “Make implicit explicit” for crystal-clear comms that builds trust. • Accountability hacks: Coaches, reverse mentors (genius!), 360s, and values check-ins keep leaders sharp. • Ditch fake perks: Real bonds are greater than forced socials. Manager vibes drive engagement.AI Era Wake-UpLeaders must ask: “Just because AI can, should we?” Humans crave purpose - don’t let bots steal our spark! Phil & Karina dream big: Scaling leadership nationwide + Guernsey as an innovation blue zone.Hit like if you’re levelling up your leadership! Drop your top takeaway below and Subscribe for more Good Ideas Club fuel.

Alex and Dan sit down with Tim Marshall - bestselling author of Prisoners of Geography and former foreign correspondent - to discuss why geography still rules the world, even in space. From satellite warfare and AI-driven conflict to the race for the Moon's South Pole, Tim explains how mountains, rivers, and Lagrange points shape everything from wars to where we can have babies. Plus: why nationalism is rising, what happens when AI meets mass migration, and why - after 25 years in conflict zones - he's optimistic about humanity's future. A masterclass in understanding how the past, present, and future are all written in the geography around us.

For the Season 1 finale, the hosts become the guests. INSO founders Dan Wood and Alex Bezuidenhout flip the script to reveal the untold story behind INSO - how it started, what they’ve learned from CEOs, Google executives, and innovators worldwide, and why every great idea begins with people.

In this episode of The Good Ideas Club, we sit down with Ben Legg - the former COO of Google Europe, ex-McKinsey consultant, British Army officer, and the strategist who helped write the playbook for how Google makes money. Ben’s career has spanned the battlefield, the boardroom, and the cutting edge of tech – from turning around Coca-Cola’s billion-dollar operations in India to now co-founding The Portfolio Collective, a global community redefining careers for the gig economy era.

Join Jo Haigh, the deal-making powerhouse behind 400+ business transactions, as she shares hard-won lessons on M&A, boardroom leadership, and building empires with kindness. Discover how this Yorkshire entrepreneur went from back-bedroom startup to Employee Ownership Trust pioneer – and why she still checks the milk jug before important meetings. A masterclass in resilient leadership for founders and executives

In this captivating episode of The Good Ideas Club, we sit down with James Hunt - actor, BBC newsreader, and the man who brought Draco Malfoy to life on London’s West End stage in Harry Potter and the Cursed Child. With over two decades in the industry, from Shakespearean theatres to TV studios, James unravels the magic behind storytelling, authenticity, and the power of performance - both onstage and off.

In this episode, we dive into the art of networking with David and Marc, co-authors of The Ripple Effect. Their book explores how authentic relationships and diverse networks can transform lives and careers. From David’s journey as a Japanese Canadian overcoming historical adversity to Marc’s vibrant career in politics and business from Niagara Falls, their stories bridge divides and offer practical insights. Joined by diverse co-authors, they share strategies for building meaningful connections, fostering inclusivity, and navigating polarized times. Whether you’re a seasoned networker or an introvert seeking courage, this episode is packed with wisdom, humor, and actionable advice!

Join Stuart Talbot, a 25-year finance veteran, as he unpacks the tightrope walk of leading in the age of AI. Stuart explores why human grit beats automation in building resilient teams, how to navigate communication chaos, and why purpose—not profit—fuels lasting success. Perfect for leaders craving strategies that blend tech, trust, and timeless wisdom.

Adaptability isn’t just a skill—it’s a race against time. Executive coach Terez Rijkenberg reveals how leaders can harness emotional intelligence to build resilient teams, reframe failure, and drive real innovation. Learn the neuroscience behind resistance and the 7-35-58 communication rule for leading through change.

In this episode of The Good Ideas Club, we sit down with James Lang, military strategist turned AI pioneer and CEO of It Matters. James shares his vision for the future of human-centric AI, tackling big questions about trust, automation, and the balance of power in a tech-driven world. Join us as we explore how AI is shaping leadership, society, and what it means to stay in control as algorithms take over.

Meet Nico Bezuidenhout, a true industry disruptor who didn’t just challenge the status quo in aviation—he completely redefined it. With over 20 years as a CEO, Nico has built and led multiple airlines, revolutionized business models, and shattered boundaries in an industry known for its resistance to change.

Welcome to Episode #1 of The Good Ideas Club by INSO: where big ideas spark even bigger conversations! The podcast for creative and curious innovators and leaders. In this episode you’ll meet Dan Wood and Alex Bezuidenhout - the founders of INSO. You’ll also learn what INSO is, where it came from, what it offers and what it stands for.www.inso.gg