Fractional Friday

April 25, 2025

TRIVIA QUESTION

What is the loudest animal on Earth?

A: Blue Whale
B: Pistol Shrimp
C: Howler Monkey

Check your answer at the bottom of the newsletter.

Don't 'Crash And Burn' As An Entrepreneur—Do This Instead

"Success means failing hard at least once—maybe even a few times." That’s what a seasoned serial entrepreneur once told the author. After three decades in the trenches, he’s come to see the truth in those words. Entrepreneurs learn as much from figuring out what doesn’t work as they do from what does.

Still, mistakes hurt. Here are three common slip-ups he’s seen—and how to steer clear of them.

In this edition:

🤝 MIT Entrepreneurs Explain What Founders Need To Know Now
🗣️ Harvard Negotiator Explains How To Argue | Dan Shapiro
🚀 30 Under 30 Europe Media & Marketing 2025

MIT Entrepreneurs Explain What Founders Need To Know Now

Successful entrepreneurs know how to do well even when things are unpredictable. They focus on what really matters. They adapt to change. And they solve problems by thinking outside the box.

Four expert entrepreneurs from MIT’s Martin Trust Center for Entrepreneurship share their best tips for handling risk, using AI, and starting a business in uncertain times.

Harvard Negotiator Explains How To Argue | Dan Shapiro

Dan Shapiro, head of Harvard’s International Negotiation program, shares three tips for having better arguments.

He talks about resolving conflicts by focusing on three things: who you are, showing appreciation, and building connections. His advice? Understand what really matters to people, listen carefully, and find ways to agree. By doing this, you can turn heated disagreements into teamwork. Using these strategies can help people understand each other better and even improve how politics and society work.

30 Under 30 Europe Media & Marketing 2025: How Today’s Top Startups Are Tapping Tech And Consumer Data To Build Massive Brands

Every year, about 300 million startups launch worldwide. With new competitors popping up all the time—both in stores and on social media—it’s more important than ever to understand what your customers want and how they behave.

The 2025 Media & Marketing list celebrates engineers, YouTubers, and authors who are winning over unique audiences and seeing huge growth

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TRIVIA ANSWER

The answer is B: Pistol Shrimp

The pistol shrimp’s "snap" reaches 218 decibels (louder than a rocket launch!).

It has one claw that is much larger than the other. This claw acts like a spring-loaded hammer. When the claw snaps closed, it creates a high-speed jet of water that forms a bubble. The loud sounds can even interfere with underwater communication, including human sonar.

That’s a wrap!

Best regards,
Sue Mysko, Fractional Powerhouse
Founder, Hire A Fractional and FractionalOS

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