In the season finale of INSTINCT, we plunge into the ocean's depths to uncover the secrets of the anglerfish. Renowned for its adaptability, leaders can learn from the resilience of this deep-sea dweller.
Anglerfish are masters of attraction, and opportunistic predators, using a bioluminescent lure to attract unsuspecting prey. Join us as we discover the surprising parallels between the anglerfish and successful leadership, particularly for founders.
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In today’s episode, we discuss:
- Why frontier tech founders should study the anglerfish
- How the anglerfish thrives in extreme conditions with limited resources
- Lessons on authority, delegation, and responsibility
- What parasitic mating teaches us
- Knowing your role, and effective collaboration
- Hunting and survival strategies of anglerfish
- Season wrap-up
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Referenced:
- Check out this video of the deep-sea anglerfish mating pair (which shows the vast size difference between the male and female fish): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XhsyZnVx2rQ
- National Geographic’s deep dive into anglerfish: https://www.nationalgeographic.com/animals/fish/facts/anglerfish
- Learn more about the bioluminescent lure and the weird reproduction strategies of this fish: https://www.livescience.com/deep-sea-anglerfish.html
- Some pretty weird research suggesting that anglerfish have developed an immune system that is totally different than most animals (which is what enables the males to become parasites without the female body totally rejecting them): https://www.washington.edu/news/2020/07/30/deep-sea-anglerfishes-have-evolved-a-new-type-of-immune-system/
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Where to find Kari Sulenes:
- Kari's company: https://joinpilea.com/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/karisulenes
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Where to find Natalie Rothfels:
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nrothfels
- Website: https://natalierothfels.com/
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Production and distribution by: https://www.supermix.io
