Celebrating 52 Weeks of Insight: Reflections and Future Plans

In this special episode of the Band of Insiders podcast, host Funs Jacobs marks the one-year milestone of his weekly newsletter with Episode 52, reflecting on the journey, learnings, and impact of consistent writing. He explores the challenges of finding new topics weekly, the frustration with social algorithms, and the spectrum of feedback. Funs also discusses how writing has changed his perspective on news, shares his plans to take a break in 2025, and hints at new directions for 2026. He invites listeners to a community meetup in Amsterdam and thanks all subscribers for their support.

00:00 Welcome and Introduction

01:15 Reflecting on One Year of Writing

03:43 The Challenges of Weekly Writing

04:46 Personal Growth and Learnings

05:38 The Loneliness of Content Creation

06:40 Impact on Perspective and Content Evolution

08:23 The Newsletter's Central Role in Life

09:16 Accountability and Future Plans

11:31 Thank You and Signing Off

About Band of Insiders

Band of Insiders is a future forward platform and community for curious marketers, brand leaders, and founders who want to stay ahead of the curve. We explore the cultural and technological shifts shaping business—from AI to blockchain, gaming to Gen Z behavior—and what they really mean for you.

Hosted by Funs Jacobs: Dutch innovation strategist with 10+ years of experience in advertising, music, sports, and tech. Now based in Bali, Funs helps brands around the world spot what’s next and act on it, fast.

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