Best Benevity Podcasts (2024)

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American Made: The Key to Scaleable Investments with Morad Elhafed of Battery Ventures and CIBC Innovation Banking’s Andrew Phillips 17:52

1h ago17:52

17:52

Originally released on January 24th 2024, this episode of The CIBC Innovation Banking Podcast is part of our renewed focus on highlighting exceptional conversations within the American Innovation Economy. Join us as we revisit these insightful discussions and shine a light on the ongoing innovation that shapes our industry. Morad Elhafed and the re…

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Dynamic Discussions: Passionate Problem Solving with Insight Partners Managing Director Deven Parekh 28:06

6d ago28:06

28:06

Originally released on May 4 2022, this episode of The CIBC Innovation Banking Podcast is part of our ongoing celebration of meaningful dialogues with our listeners. As we highlight some of our standout episodes featuring trailblazers and icons in the Innovation Economy, we recognize the enduring relevance and value of the insights shared. Join us …

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Dynamic Discussions: Leadership and Corporate Spirituality with Lightspeed CEO Dax Dasilva 27:28

14d ago27:28

27:28

Originally released on November 20th 2020, this episode of The CIBC Innovation Banking Podcast is part of our ongoing celebration of meaningful dialogues with our listeners. As we highlight some of our standout episodes featuring trailblazers and icons in the Innovation Economy, we recognize the enduring relevance and value of the insights shared. …

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Dynamic Discussions: The Most Common Mistakes Made by Early Stage Entrepreneurs with Head of Operating Platform at Jump Capital Jason Felger 29:42

27d ago29:42

29:42

Originally released on June 1st 2022, this episode of The CIBC Innovation Banking Podcast is part of our ongoing celebration of meaningful dialogues with our listeners. As we highlight some of our standout episodes featuring trailblazers and icons in the Innovation Economy, we recognize the enduring relevance and value of the insights shared. Join …

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Dynamic Discussions: Scaling Start-ups: Exploring Canada's Innovation Ecosystem with Bob Nye at JMI Equity 25:19

27d ago25:19

25:19

Originally released on June 2 2021, this episode of The CIBC Innovation Banking Podcast is part of our ongoing celebration of meaningful dialogues with our listeners. As we highlight some of our standout episodes featuring trailblazers and icons in the Innovation Economy, we recognize the enduring relevance and value of the insights shared. Join us…

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American Made: Why This CEO Tied the Company’s Profitability Directly to Student Outcomes with Tom Dretler, CEO & Co-Founder at Shorelight 29:27

1M ago29:27

29:27

Originally released on October 19th 2022, this episode of The CIBC Innovation Banking Podcast is part of our renewed focus on highlighting exceptional conversations within the American Innovation Economy. Join us as we revisit these insightful discussions and shine a light on the ongoing innovation that shapes our industry. In this episode, Michael…

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Dynamic Discussions: An Accelerated Revision to Pre-Pandemic Life with Ran Ding, Partner at Norwest Venture Partners 21:54

2M ago21:54

21:54

Originally released on November 2nd 2022, this episode of The CIBC Innovation Banking Podcast is part of our ongoing celebration of meaningful dialogues with our listeners. As we highlight some of our standout episodes featuring trailblazers and icons in the Innovation Economy, we recognize the enduring relevance and value of the insights shared. J…

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Dynamic Discussions: Adopting the Startup Mentality with Vena Solutions COO Tina Goulbourne 28:41

2M ago28:41

28:41

Originally released on November 24th 2021, this episode of The CIBC Innovation Banking Podcast is part of our renewed focus on highlighting exceptional conversations within the American Innovation Economy. Join us as we revisit these insightful discussions and shine a light on the ongoing innovation that shapes our industry. Financial planning star…

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Dynamic Discussions: Moving Into the C Suite with Benevity CEO Kelly Schmitt 24:42

2M ago24:42

24:42

Originally released on October 27th 2021, this episode of The CIBC Innovation Banking Podcast is part of our ongoing celebration of meaningful dialogues with our listeners. As we highlight some of our standout episodes featuring trailblazers and icons in the Innovation Economy, we recognize the enduring relevance and value of the insights shared. J…

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American Made: Scaling Your Business by Identifying Pain Point Intersections with Marcos Torres of Huntress 20:17

2M ago20:17

20:17

Originally released on November 15 2023, this episode of The CIBC Innovation Banking Podcast is part of our renewed focus on highlighting exceptional conversations within the American Innovation Economy. Join us as we revisit these insightful discussions and shine a light on the ongoing innovation that shapes our industry. According to Marcos Torre…

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Surprising Ways Companies Are Doing Good through Investing 20:15

5M ago20:15

20:15

In today's episode, you'll learn about impact investing and how it aligns a company's financial activities with their social mission. We explore real-world examples of how corporations are using things like pension funds, cash reserves, and more to drive meaningful change through their investments. Annie Seelaus, CEO of Seelaus, shares innovative w…

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Does your CSR or social impact program work? Strategies for measurement in 2024 33:11

6M ago33:11

33:11

In today's episode, you'll learn about the current state of social impact measurement and how to connect your social impact goals with company goals. We chat with Carole Cone, who is the Founder of EpiQ and a pioneer in the social impact industry for 40 years. We explore what are employee expectation of purpose and how purpose should be measured by…

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Creating Social Impact Beyond Conventional Means: A New Approach to Corporate Gifting 22:48

6M ago22:48

22:48

In today's episode, you'll learn how to create social impact outside of the conventional means through corporate gifting. We chat with Peter Dietz, Co-founder of Unwrap It and a B Corp entrepreneur, who shares his guiding principle for creating social impact and how it can be applied in various business decisions. Peter also discusses how Unwrap It…

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Mastering Video Storytelling for Social Impact: How to Leverage Video Content for CSR 33:52

7M ago33:52

33:52

In today's episode, you'll learn how video storytelling can amplify your Corporate Social Responsibility and social impact programs. We chat with Tamika Bickham, CEO and Creative Director of TB Media Group, to discuss the power of authentic storytelling and how it can foster emotional connections with your audience. We explore the types of stories …

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Unlocking the Power of Employee Resource Groups: Strategies and Tactics 17:29

8M ago17:29

17:29

In today's episode, you'll learn about the power and potential of ERG (Employee Resource Groups) discussion groups. We chat with Tiffany Huard, a leader in the ERG discussion group space, to delve into the benefits, challenges, and solutions associated with these groups. We explore how to drive engagement, prevent burnout, and create a successful E…

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The Evolution and Future of Corporate Volunteering in 2024 33:47

8M ago33:47

33:47

In today's video, you'll learn about the evolution and future of corporate volunteering. We chat with with Sona Khosla, Chief Impact Officer at Benevity, to discuss how the definition of volunteering has changed, especially in the wake of the pandemic. We explore how companies can leverage these changes to create more inclusive and impactful progra…

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The Evolving Landscape of Grantmaking and Community Investment 32:55

8M ago32:55

32:55

In today’s episode, you’ll learn about the incredible work and impact of the Z Zurich Foundation. We sit down with Emelie Jutblad, the Head of Finance, Impact and Operations, and Dirk Gawronska, Digital Transformation Lead at Z Zurich Foundation. They share their journey from a local charity to a globally recognised organisation, transforming the l…

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Bridging the Public-Private Divide: Partnerships for Disaster Philanthropy 20:28

9M ago20:28

20:28

In today's episode, you'll learn about the pivotal role of the private sector in global disaster response and the importance of public-private collaboration. We explore how corporations provide immediate relief aid while also focusing on pre-disaster preparedness and long-term reconstruction. Andrew Jones, a Senior Researcher at The Conference Boar…

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Enhancing Your Corporate Citizenship Reporting 28:57

9M ago28:57

28:57

In today's video, you'll learn about the importance and intricacies of measuring and reporting corporate citizenship. We chat with Andrew Jones, a senior researcher at the Conference Board, to discuss the challenges of quantifying philanthropic efforts, the art of societal outcome measurement, and the power of storytelling in conveying your company…

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DEI, CSR, ERGs and the Path to Inclusive Workplaces 36:22

9M ago36:22

36:22

In today’s episode, you’ll learn about the compelling role of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in shaping the future of the workplace. We sit down with Catherine Longhi, a renowned DEI consultant, to discuss how companies can create an inclusive work environment and drive social impact. Catherine shares her insights on the importance of Emplo…

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Exploring Corporate Citizenship and Social Impact in Rural America 22:46

9M ago22:46

22:46

In today's episode, you'll learn about the unique challenges and opportunities for social impact in Rural America. We chat with Andrew Jones, a senior researcher at the Conference Board, and delve into the state of philanthropy in rural America, explore the socioeconomic issues corporations are addressing, and highlight the key partnerships needed …

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Leveraging Skills-Based Volunteering: Enhancing Recruitment, Retention, and Growth 30:18

10M ago30:18

30:18

In this episode of the Social Impact Show, we explore the transformative power of skills-based volunteering (SBV) with Clément Douault, Associate Director of People Giving & Volunteering at Novartis. We delve into how Novartis has integrated SBV into its social impact program, discussing strategies for aligning employee skills with nonprofit needs …

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SIS Rewind - Global Goodness: Strategies to scale Employee Activism around the World 23:44

10M ago23:44

23:44

In today's video, we rewind to a previous episode on how to build global employee activism programs, the challenges of avoiding volunteer burnout, and strategies to scale impact such as leveraging templates and data. We chat with Jo Jeffreys, Principle Social Value Consultant with Jacobs and explore what global activism looks like today through exa…

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SIS Rewind - Becoming a Force for Good: Making Real Social Impact through Corporate Citizenship 30:10

10M ago30:10

30:10

In today's video, we rewind to a previous episode how corporate citizenship has evolved over the past year and how practitioners should adapt their programs going forward. We talk with Chris Jarvis, discuss how world events have shifted corporate giving to focus more on social justice causes and long-term humanitarian crises. We discuss tangible wa…

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Building a Corporate Foundation: How to create more impactful work 30:48

11M ago30:48

30:48

In today's video, you'll learn how to build a corporate foundation and scale your social impact initiatives. We chat with Chess Jakobs, the Head of Culture Amp Foundation, to how to engage employees in meaningful ways, and the importance of centring beneficiaries in your mission. Chess also shares insightful lessons from his past experiences and ho…

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Harnessing the Power of AI for Nonprofits: Strategies and Challenges 38:32

11M ago38:32

38:32

In today's episode, you'll learn about the transformative potential of generative AI for nonprofits. We delve into the opportunities and challenges AI presents and discuss why many nonprofits are slow to embrace this technology. We chat with Kyle Behrend, founder of NFPS.AI, about how nonprofits can use AI to enhance their outreach, fundraising, an…

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The Growing Impact of ESG on Stakeholder & Investor Relationships with Andrew Waitman, CEO of Assent 15:44

11M ago15:44

15:44

In a conversation with host Michael Hainsworth, Andrew Waitman, CEO of Assent, a data management platform that informs and guides ESG strategy, delves into the evolving landscape of ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance), and the importance of responsible supply chain management. He underscores the growing scrutiny from stakeholders, investors…

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Sustaining DEI in the workplace: Challenges and Solutions for DEI Practitioners 50:40

11M ago50:40

50:40

In today's video, you'll learn about the challenges and progress for DEI in the workplace. We chat with Amena Chaudhry, DEI Strategist, Consultant and Coach to explore how businesses must build leadership capacity and use data strategically to drive systemic equity. We explore why many DEI roles are being eliminated and how leaders can develop the …

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Growing Companies from 5 to 50 Million with John Raeder, Vice Chairman of Bow River Capital 19:27

11M ago19:27

19:27

Bow River Capital is an employee-owned diversified investment platform that specializes in the lower middle market. John Raeder, the Vice Chairman and Head of Software Investments, launched the Maiden Fund in 2018, a Software Growth equity fund at Bow River, which was oversubscribed by $160 million dollars. John focuses on what he sees as a capital…

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US Supreme Court and Affirmative Action: Impacts on Diversity and Inclusion in the workplace 24:58

12M ago24:58

24:58

In today's episode, you'll learn about the potential impacts of the Supreme Court ruling on affirmative action in higher education admissions. We explore what this means for minority applications and diversity in the workforce. We discuss how this could affect DEI and CSR programs and strategies corporations may take to adjust. Finally, we consider…

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How to connect Environmental Justice into your CSR Strategy 12:23

12M ago12:23

12:23

In today's episode, you'll learn about environmental justice and its significance in our society. We delve into real-world examples of environmental injustice, highlighting the pressing need for awareness and action.We chat with Social Responsibility Manager, MK Racine, and we explore how corporations can integrate environmental justice into their …

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What if your social impact strategy is denied? (and what to do about it!) 13:30

12M ago13:30

13:30

In today’s episode, you’ll learn how to proceed if your social impact strategy is denied by leadership. What are your next steps and why all is not lost. We explore how to avoid this path and how you could still move forward even if your initial strategy is not approved. Timestamp of our discussion 0:41 - How to Build a Social Impact Strategy 2:25 …

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Navigating Brexit and Beyond with Malcolm Locke of Egress and CIBC Innovation Banking’s Sean Duffy 18:12

12M ago18:12

18:12

Malcolm Locke, CFO of UK-based B2B software service company Egress, sits down to discuss Brexit, expanding to North America and why the UK is still attracting investments. He’s joined by CIBC Innovation Banking’s Managing Director for UK & Europe, Sean Duffy, who adds his valuable expertise to the conversation. In a post Brexit and high-inflation e…

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How to invest in ESG: Connecting company commitment to your values 26:44

1y ago26:44

26:44

In today's episode, you'll learn about investing in ESG, both companies and funds. We chat with Ben Vivari and Kyleland Purcell from Till Media and explore how to distinguish truly committed ESG companies and practical tips on finding funds that resonate with your values. We also discuss the pervasive issue of greenwashing and you'll gain insights …

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Mastering ERG Programs: Strategies for ERG Leaders Who Want to Succeed 13:31

1y ago13:31

13:31

In today's episode, you'll learn about the critical aspects of managing and scaling Employee Resource Group (ERG) programs. We chat with Maceo Owens, ERG Homegirl, CEO and founder of ERG Movement, and discuss the most common challenges encountered in ERG programs. Then, we dive into the pitfalls ERG program leaders often fall into. Finally discover…

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The end of free money with Maria Pacella, Managing Partner at Pender Ventures 21:04

1y ago21:04

21:04

Maria Pacella has over two decades of experience investing in emerging growth technologies, and thinks that the best venture capitalists have a range of experiences gained through working in different roles. As an investor, Maria looks for three things: people, product and pent-up demand. She would prefer to invest in a strong team and founder with…

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The Power of ERGs in Career Progression: Exclusive Insights from ERG Leader Maceo Owens 17:50

1y ago17:50

17:50

In today’s episode, you’ll learn how to to become an Employee Resource Group Leader. We chat with Maceo Owens, ERG Homegirl, CEO and founder of ERG Movement, and discuss how she became an ERG Leader and tips for those looking to make a similar leap. We also explore how ERG leaders can get executive sponsorship for their programs and how to navigate…

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How to grow and develop your Employee Resource Group Leaders 30:12

1y ago30:12

30:12

In today’s episode, you’ll learn how to build a multi-ERG program that keeps employees thriving. We chat with Lauren Kimball from Capgemini, and discuss how to measure success and where ERG’s are poised to grow in the next 3 to 5 years. Timestamp of our discussion: 1:28 - Capgemini’s ERGs in the Americas: Goals and the 4C-Model 5:22 - Capgemini’s a…

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Corporate Citizenship: How to go beyond employee engagement 29:46

1y ago29:46

29:46

In today’s episode, we explore the current state of corporate citizenship and why just employee engagement may not be the best way businesses should be supporting non-profits and communities. We discuss the ROI of non-profits in a corporate partnership and non-financial resources companies can use to help their non-profit and cause partners. Timest…

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The State of Corporate Purpose 2023: Where's Social Impact been and where is it going 27:48

1y ago27:48

27:48

In todays episode, you’ll learn the key trends in corporate purpose from the latest state of corporate purpose report. We explore the state of corporate purpose, and key findings from top businesses involved with corporate purpose. Timestamp of our conversation 1:07 - How has Corporate Purpose evolved over the past 3-5 years? 4:07 - Was the momentu…

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The State of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in the Workplace 28:00

1y ago28:00

28:00

In today’s episode, you’ll learn how a new Diversity Equity and Inclusion (DEI) report can improve your DEI and social impact programs in the workplace. We chat with Sona Khosla, Chief Impact Officer with Benevity and Tiffany, an ERG leader, and explore the state of DEI in the workplace today and how it has changed since the pandemic. We also discu…

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Mastering Social Impact and CSR Strategy Part 5: The Pitch 17:33

1+ y ago17:33

17:33

In today’s episode, you’ll learn about the pitch phase of building your social impact strategy. We explore how to develop your presentation to leadership or executives. How to frame your presentation, when to pitch and then what to do after. Timestamp of our conversation: 0:34 - Building a Social Impact Strategy Part 5: The Pitch 1:45 - Who is “The…

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Mastering Social Impact and CSR Strategy Part 4: Finding Champions 14:36

1+ y ago14:36

14:36

In today’s episode, you’ll learn about the advocacy phase of building your social impact strategy. We explore how to find your employee and executive champions and how to keep them engaged. We also discuss where to find the unlikely advocates and how to line them up before making your strategy pitch. Timestamp of our discussion: 0:51 - How to build…

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Mastering Social Impact and CSR Strategy: Problem Solving Phase | Part 2 of 5 10:38

1+ y ago10:38

10:38

In this episode, you’ll learn the articulate or problem solving phase when building a social impact strategy. This means the steps to take so you have a clear understanding of the problems or problems your program will look to solve. And how to align that with your company’s business goals This is part 2 of our 5 part series on building a social im…

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Mastering Social Impact and CSR Strategy Benchmarking | Part 3 of 5 9:34

1+ y ago9:34

9:34

In today’s episode, you’ll learn about the benchmarking or back it up phase when building a social impact strategy. We discuss how to set the right measurement goals for your program and the impact of an opportunist or risk-adverse leader. Timestamp of our conversation 0:46 - How to build a social impact strategy: Part 3 - Back it up 2:20 - Underst…

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Mastering Social Impact and CSR Strategy: Research Phase | Part 1 of 5 16:44

1+ y ago16:44

16:44

In this episode, you'll learn how to conduct research when building your social impact and corporate social responsibility strategy. We chat with Nicole McPhail, Co-founder and Managing Partner with Darwin Pivot, and explore connecting your strategy with business priorities, getting employees feedback, and how to differentiate between outcomes and …

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Open for Good: A Revolutionary Solution to Social Impact Data Collection 20:05

1+ y ago20:05

20:05

In this episode, you'll learn about the challenges in social impact data collection . We explore how UCLA's Center for Impact is tackling the problem with their Open for Good Platform. We also discuss what are the key areas to focus on when measuring impact. Timestamp of our conversation: 1:17 - Kelly Clark's Career Journey 2:56 - Center for Impact…

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The State of Corporate Volunteering: How employee engagement has changed 31:10

1+ y ago31:10

31:10

In this video, we discuss the state of corporate volunteering and how it’s changed the past two years. We chat with Jerome Tennille from the Uplift Agency and explore the new forms of volunteering since the pandemic. We talk about the difference between outcomes and outputs in corporate volunteering and employee engagement programs. Timestamp of ou…

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The State of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in 2023 19:29

1+ y ago19:29

19:29

In this episode, you’ll learn about the current state of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in the workplace and explore what’s changed since the beginning of the pandemic. We chat with Jerome Tennille with the Uplift Agency, discuss the impacts of layoffs and current economic conditions. Finally, we look at what the future looks like for DEI. Timest…

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Introduction to Employee Resource Groups: How to start, keep engagement and does every company need one? 26:33

1+ y ago26:33

26:33

In this episode, you'll learn all about Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) from what they are, history and evolution, as well as why they are beneficial. We also discuss, how to start one, how to encourage people to join and how to keep engagement. Finally we explore if all businesses actually need an ERG. Timestamp of our conversation: 0:58 - What is…

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