CEO · Monetizely

In this episode of the Bad Ideas podcast, host Nick Petros talks with Ajit Ghuman (CEO of Monetizely) about an unusual idea: an AI mentor that sends daily motivational emails.

In this episode of the Bad Ideas Podcast, hosts Nick Petros and Arsh Sanwarwala dive into a mind-blowing concept: scent-based websites.

In this episode of the Bad Ideas podcast, host Nick converses with guest Art de Baca about a unique business idea involving networking in nap pods.

COO · Re:Work Training

In this episode of the Bad Ideas Podcast, Nick Petros sits down with Ashley Jordan,COO AT Re:Work Training, to discuss her inspiring journey from nonprofit leadership to transforming lives through job training, workforce development, and diversity in tech.…

Founder & CEO · RG Collective

In this episode of The Bad Ideas Podcast, Nick Petros welcomes Beth Thorson, founder and CEO of RG Collective, to talk startup growth, hiring strategies, and the fine art of turning strange ideas into smart business tools.…

COO · SMB Team

In this episode of The Bad Ideas Podcast, host Nick Petros is joined by Brandon Bowers (COO of SMB Team) to explore whether “Resume Roast Recruitment” is just a gimmick—or the start of a hiring revolution.

CEO · SWF Industrial

In this episode of the Bad Ideas Podcast, host Nick Petros sits down with Brandon Stanchock, CEO of SWF Industrial, to explore a wide range of unexpected insights—from the surprising benefits of gaming to how quality leadership can reshape company culture.…

Join Nick, and the ever-brilliant Brandon Ward as we dive into a business idea so outrageous, it just might work… or not.

It's a caffeinated catastrophe on Episode 35 as Nick Petros and marketing mastermind Bruno Trimouille untangle the wacky idea of "Yawn Activated Coffee Dispensers"!

In this exciting episode, hosts Nick Petros and Carter Dvorak explore the fascinating world of branding and marketing, diving deep into: The power of brand identity in building loyalty and community.

🔥 Relay Races Unleashed Buckle up for Episode 36 of the Bad Ideas Podcast - a logistics laugh riot with the "Godfather of Logistics Technology" himself, Charles Griffith! This week, Nick Petros and Charles untangle a wild idea: "Package Relay Races" where couriers blaze a baton-like path, passing parcels at turbo speed.

In our original episode, Nick and Chris Cameron explore the perils of rental car arbitrage.

CEO · Support Ninja

In this episode, Support Ninja CEO Craig Crisler unpacks the pitfalls of automating recruitment, the evolving landscape of global outsourcing, and why real human connection is the competitive edge tech can’t replace.

🚀💡 Join Nick Petros and special guest Dan Steinman as they unpack an idea so wild, it'll make your wallet do a double-take!

In this episode, Nick and guest Daniel Eccles, explore the intriguing concept of executive fortune-telling services for B2B decision-making.Tune in for a unique blend of humor, creativity, and insightful discussions on turning unconventional ideas into viable ventures!

CTO · RMsoft

In this episode of the Bad Ideas Podcast, host Nick Petros interviews Danish Hameed, CTO of RMsoft, about his bold transition from business development to technology leadership.

Episode 7 of our podcast is out, featuring the brilliant Darril Cooper!

In this episode of the Bad Ideas Podcast, we sit down with Dave Barbuto, a seasoned tech leader, to explore how he scaled a startup into a thriving enterprise.…

Co-founder of BitFund; director of Decipher; host of Ensemble Podcast

Our special guest, Dean, co-founder of BitFund, director of Decipher, and the host of Ensemble Podcast helps us dissect why this might just be the worst idea ever.

🎧 Bad Ideas Podcast: Deb Spence on Real Estate, Homelessness, and Bold Solutions! Join us for an inspiring episode of the Bad Ideas Podcast featuring Deb Spence, a housing warrior and real estate broker who turned her personal struggles into a thriving realty career.…

On Episode 33, we're giving awkward elevator rides a hilarious makeover with Dhiraj Chhabra, BuzzClan's CEO and master of execution!

😂 Join Nick Petros and Eli Igra Serfaty for an episode filled with laughter and unexpected twists.

CEO · Uno Restaurants

In this episode of the Bad Ideas Podcast, host Nick Petros sits down with Erik Frederick, CEO of Uno Restaurants, for a fascinating conversation about his journey—from serving in the Navy to becoming a leader in the restaurant industry.

📱😅 Join Nick Petros and Evan Lazarus (social media whiz & podcast guru) as we discuss this unique app concept.

CEO · Food Forest AI

On this episode of the Bad Ideas Podcast, Nick Petros talks with Gabriel Spiller, CEO of Food Forest AI, about the pitfalls of an over-engineered “AI Precision Pulse Tracker” for deliveries, the complexity of modern food supply chains, and how community-driven, sustainable systems can transform the food industry. 🔗 Gabriel W.

On the latest Bad Ideas Pod, Gil Kfer dishes with Nick on this deliciously questionable "leftover swap app" concept.

Tech leader Gilli Aliotti joins Nick Petros to unpack a wild idea and share lessons from leading PMO teams at Google, Yahoo, and Paramount.

CEO · Innovation Refunds

In this episode, Howard Makler, CEO of Innovation Refunds, joins us to evaluate a truly horrid idea: replacing all customer service communication with emoji's. You'll want to tune in to this, to learn from Howard, hear his story, and maybe pick up a thing or two for your own ventures.

🚗 In this riveting session, Nick and special guest Ilyes explore the audacious concept of customizable traffic lights.

Co-founder · Quottly

In this episode of The Bad Ideas Podcast, host Nick Petros sits down with James Gibson, Co-founder of Quottly, to unpack this hilariously unworkable (but oddly insightful) concept.…

Join Nick Petros and guest Jason Cohen as we flex our mental muscles over this week's "bad idea": a deskercise app!

Hop aboard the startup rollercoaster with Jason Kraus, the mastermind behind Prepare for VC, as he joins us for an episode of the Bad Ideas Podcast. Host Nick Petros and Jason dishes out wisdom with a side of humor as he shares his experiences in the world of innovation and investment.

CRO · Carta

👻📅 Join Nick Petros and Jeff Perry, CRO of Carta, as they dive into this week's "bad idea": an AI that auto-declines pointless meetings.

😬 Hosts Nick Petros and Jim Iyoob bring over 32 years of customer service experience to the table as they explore why RFID and voice activation technology could be the REAL solution for creating an effortless customer experience.

Our guest Jim Padilla found wisdom hidden in this half-baked concept.

On this juicy Bad Ideas Podcast episode, Nick Petros and guest Joshua Hoffman put Virtual Reality Jury Duty on trial!

In this fascinating episode of Bad Ideas Podcast, Nick Petros and expert Joshua Irish discuss how kinetic energy harvesting could revolutionize the future of electric vehicles (EVs) by improving energy efficiency and extending range.

In Episode 16 of the Bad Ideas Podcast, Nick Petros, team up with Julian Dailly for a journey into the wonderfully wacky world of business ideas.

Founder · Coachable AI

In this episode, Nick Petros sits down with Justin Bianchini, founder of Coachable AI, to break down why human connection still drives sales success even in the age of automation.

With our special guest, Kanika Misra.

In this episode of the Bad Ideas Podcast, host Nick Petros and guest Kat Richards dive deep into the concept of robotic real estate agents and the growing role of AI in real estate transactions.

Co-founder & CEO · Tango

In this episode of the Bad Ideas Podcast, Nick Petros interviews Ken Babcock, co-founder and CEO of Tango, the AI-powered documentation tool revolutionizing how remote teams work.…

In this episode, Kevin Prewett, the king of startup podcasting, joins us to look at a really horrible idea.

CEO · Allay Consulting

In this episode of the Bad Ideas Podcast, Kimberly Anne Zarute, CEO of Allay Consulting, shares her fascinating journey from cannabis regulator to cannabis compliance expert. Plus, Kimberly explores some wild business ideas like cannabis-infused water slides and dives deep into the science of cannabinoids.

Get ready for Episode 24 of the Bad Ideas podcast, where Krishnan Venkata, Chief Client Officer at LatentView Analytics, teams up with Nick to shed light on the murky waters of data decision-making.

😂 Nick Petros and Laura Strasberg are operating on a wild concept: 24/7 surgeon reality TV!

Explore with us and Lee Murray for a great journey into the chaos of an Apple Watch app shaping businesses!

CEO · Map Matrix

Nick Petros is joined by Luana Andrade, CEO of Map Matrix, to explore the unconventional concept of AI performance review software that generates wildly random evaluations.

COO · Boulder

This time, Nick Petros teams up with Mari Parker, COO of Boulder, the ethical outsourcing wizards.

Operations expert Marianne Boone joins Nick Petros to break down what really drives business success — and why it's usually NOT strategy.

In this episode of the Bad Ideas Podcast, Nick Petros is joined by Matt Boyle, where they discuss powerful sales strategies for building a successful company.…

Join Multipreneur Matt Wollersheim and host Nick Petros to talk about one of the WORST business ideas we've ever heard.

Founder · Simple Smart Consulting and My Vibe Community

In this episode of the Bad Ideas Podcast, host Nick Petros is joined by Michelle Pecak, founder of Simple Smart Consulting and My Vibe Community, for a deep dive into one of the most controversial business strategies of recent times: surge pricing for electricity.

Join host Nick and the inventive Nadia as they explore an office innovation so bizarre, it just might work.

CEO · getclara.io

On this episode of the Bad Ideas Podcast, Nick Petros chats with Natasha Nuytten, CEO of getclara.io, about an AI Meeting Scheduler, why resumes need a rethink, and how HR tech can make hiring more human.

Marketing strategist

In this episode of the Bad Ideas Podcast, Nick Petros sits down with marketing strategist Nicole France to explore the controversial concept of a company that thrives on pure Clickbait—aka the “Headline Hero.”

🎙️ Episode 26 of the Bad Ideas Podcast is out, and this time we're diving into the depths of creativity with the mastermind behind ALG Atelier, Paul Choi!

In this episode, Paul Malott joins Nick Petros to explore why randomly rejecting job applicants might actually fix a broken system — and what automation, no-code tools, and a "post-job" future mean for the rest of us.

Founder · Crunch Growth

In this episode of the Bad Ideas Podcast, Phil Masiello—founder of Crunch Growth—unpacks his journey from the restaurant industry to e-commerce mastery.…

Nick Petros and marketing wizard Reut Shuker dive into an idea so ridiculous, you'll be gasping between laughs.

🤯 Rob "The RevOps Hitman" 💥 Curley takes this truly terrible concept and flips it into a "Reduction CRM" strategy.

🤯 Guest Rocky from RevenueZen is on a mission to redeem clickbait from its slimy depths.

Partner · Pinchforth

Our guest, Sara Schmitt (Partner at Pinchforth), reveals how this FinTech startup is addressing the challenges of credit scoring, financial inclusion, and trust-building while helping international students access the banking services they need—from digital transformation to customer service that truly connects.

😴💉 Join Nick Petros and guest Shua Seif as we explore the hilarious "bad idea" of putting ER patients into induced comas while they wait!

Startup operator and strategist

In this episode of the Bad Ideas Podcast, Nick Petros sits down with Sid Vishwanath, a startup operator and strategist with deep experience in crypto, AI, and fintech. From working at Kraken and Blockworks to evaluating early-stage ventures, Sid shares his personal framework for identifying and scaling good business ideas.

In this episode of The Bad Ideas Podcast, host Nick Petros sits down with Su Belagodu aka the “Product Maven” to unpack a wild idea: an app that enforces mandatory bedtime by locking users out of their phones.

Join Nick Petros and the CEO of Zelcore, Tim Tully, as we explore the "bad idea" of the week.

Co-founder · Mango Chamba

In this episode of The Bad Ideas Podcast, Nick Petros sits down with Timmy Rupeiks, co-founder of Mango Chamba, to unpack a hilariously flawed AI hiring idea—predicting cultural fit through emoji use.…

Founder · Interview Valet

In this episode of the Bad Ideas Podcast, host Nick Petros is joined by Tom Schwab, founder of Interview Valet, as they explore podcast interview marketing, how systems and processes are essential for business growth, and the ethical implications of AI in health tech.

In this episode, Nick Petros, CEO of Zelcore, is joined by Valerie Leung, partner and strategic advisor at ReOrder Studios, to discuss the concept of "reverse consulting" - where clients provide advice to consultants instead of the other way around.