Welcome to Innovation Talks. Each week our host, Paul Heller talks at the executive level about how strategic innovation and new product development are essential for thriving in the modern marketplace. Paul is regularly joined by top executives and cross-industry thought leaders who share their unique insights and key learnings garnered from decades of experience.
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Enterprise technology and why it matters with Geoff Scott
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In this week's episode, we delve into the critical role of enterprise technology and why it matters in today's rapidly evolving business landscape. Our guest, Geoff Scott, sheds light on the complexities of integrating personal communication tools like iMessage into enterprise data systems, the transformative power of cloud computing, and the signi…
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User-centric activation with Satyam Kantamneni
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The Innovative Leader with Stephen Wunker
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Exploring ethical product management with Radhika Dutt
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In this week's episode, we delve into the intricacies of ethical product management. We discuss the significance of integrating ethics into product development processes and explore how this can profoundly impact businesses and society. Our guest, Radhika Dutt, shares insights from her book and introduces her latest conceptual framework to revoluti…
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Leadership and energy management with Richard Maddocks
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In this week's episode, we delve into the fascinating realms of leadership, energy management, and innovation, all essential for driving business and personal growth. We unravel the complexities and necessary behaviors behind fostering an environment that nurtures creativity and innovation. Our special guest, Richard Maddox, is a seasoned professio…
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Today's innovation challenges and trends with Chris Townsend
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In this week’s episode, we tackle the complexities of innovation in a rapidly shifting global landscape. Understanding how today's economic indicators are impacted by innovation and state competition is no small feat, and we delve into these intricate dynamics. Along with insights into the latest innovation trends, challenges, and strategies, we un…
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Why combining people and technology creates competitive advantage with Alex Adamopoulous
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In this week's episode, we delve into the synergetic relationship between people and technology and how it can create a competitive edge in businesses. Our conversation with Alex Adamopoulos, CEO of Emergn, focuses on the complex and evolving landscape of Artificial Intelligence (AI). With a unique perspective on the integration of AI in business s…
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Why AI is a tool, NOT a human replacement with Robyn Bolton
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In this week's episode, we unwrap the nuanced relationship between artificial intelligence and human creativity in innovation. Our insightful conversation with Robyn Bolton dives deep into using AI as an assistive tool rather than a replacement for human ingenuity. We explore the indispensable value of human insight and the role of AI in augmenting…
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Change management in Digital Transformations with Ketan Jahagirdar
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In today's episode, we unravel the intricacies of change management within the realm of digital transformations. We shine a light on the continuous need for adaptation in the digital landscape and the importance of embracing new technologies to maintain a competitive edge. Change management can be as daunting as it is necessary, especially when dig…
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Why talent management matters in innovation with Gina O'Connor
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Today's episode explores the critical intersection of talent management and innovation. We delve into how companies can nurture and sustain breakthrough innovation capabilities, particularly through effective talent management strategies. Professor Gina O'Connor unveils some surprising truths about the obstacles and opportunities within large, matu…
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Intellectual Property 101 with Rupert Osborn
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In this week’s episode, we dive deep into the complexities of intellectual property and its pivotal role in fostering innovation and business strategy. We delve into what intellectual property entails, its significance in today's digital era, and the heavy process of managing and maximizing its value. Our insightful guest, Rupert Osborn, educates u…
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10 key practices for portfolio management success with Gerard Ryan
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In this week’s episode, we're diving deep into portfolio management. We're joined by Gerard Ryan, an expert in nurturing innovation within companies and masterfully balancing product development projects. Understanding how to prioritize, manage, and evolve product portfolios is critical for any business looking to drive growth and maintain competit…
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The future of manufacturing: how technology is impacting operations with Renan Devillieres
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In this week’s episode, we delve into the exciting intersection of technology and manufacturing operations. Discussing the future of this rapidly evolving sector, we seize the opportunity to understand how advancements in AI and software are reshaping the landscape. With riveting insights into the challenges and potential of integrating technology …
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In this week's episode, I had the privilege of diving into the world of innovation and product development with Alex Adamopoulos, CEO of Emergn. With a focus on improving the way people and companies work, Alex has extensive expertise in helping organizations navigate the complexities of transformation and innovation. Emergn has a 15-year history o…
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From concept to capital: an innovator's journey with Jared Raszewski
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In this week's episode, we have an engaging conversation with Jared Raszewski, the founder of DisSolves. Jared has an impressive journey in the realms of intellectual property, innovation, sustainability, entrepreneurship, and startups. He shares his insights on the product he created and its challenges during its development journey. From pioneeri…
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What makes an effective product management process with John Mansour
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John Mansour is a true leader in the world of product management. He founded Product Management University and has a wealth of experience. His main goal is to refine and define how companies manage and market their products. Leveraging his impressive background, John helps companies raise their product quality. Education is a big passion for him, w…
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Innovation excellence in production with Huub Rutten
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In this week's episode, we explore the world of innovation excellence in production. Our guest, Huub Rutten, has been at the forefront of innovation in production, working with numerous companies to advance their production methodologies. As companies navigate the increasing complexities of manufacturing and production, Huub Rutten provides valuabl…
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REPLAY EPISODE: How to nail product positioning with April Dunford
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April Dunford is the founder of Ambient Strategy, a consulting firm that helps technology companies grow. She has led marketing, product, and sales teams at companies like IBM, Siebel, and Sybase. April's work is focused on early and growth-stage startups—recognizing that weak positioning can be the difference between success and failure. She also …
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The unseen heroes of innovation with Chris Meyer
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Sopheon's 161.By Paul Heller
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In this week's episode, we delve into the strategic mindset that sets apart the most successful companies from their competitors. Joining us is business leader Dan Adams, who discusses the concept of the "builder mentality," which is essential for long-term competitiveness and growth. We examine how these principles, laid out in Dan's new book and …
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Measuring your innovation maturity with Cris Beswick
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In today's episode, we're peeling back the layers of organizational innovation with expert Chris Beswick, who introduces a transformative approach to measuring innovation maturity. We're delving into the advanced methodologies that assess where a company stands on the innovation curve and provide actionable steps for progression. With a non-linear …
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2023 review and Paul’s predictions for 2024 with Emma Hughes
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Greetings, innovation enthusiasts! Today, Paul is joined by Innovation Talks producer Emma Hughes. Together, they reflect on a stellar year of insightful conversations and forward-thinking guests whose stories have left indelible marks on our understanding of the innovation landscape. Emma Hughes is not only the producer extraordinaire with an unca…
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Essentials skills for Product Managers with Greg Coticchia
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Today, on Innovation Talks, Paul Heller and Greg Coticchia, the CEO of Sopheon, bring a wealth of experience in product management. In this episode, they delve into the challenges and opportunities faced by product managers, highlighting their crucial role in driving innovation and business success. Greg emphasizes the importance of leadership, col…
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AI's impact on new product development with Dr. Robert Cooper
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In this week's episode, we dive into the fascinating world of product development and innovation. We explore the evolution of the StageGate methodology, which has been a cornerstone of successful product launches for decades. Our guest, Dr. Robert Cooper, is a renowned innovation thought leader who has spent over 40 years studying the practices and…
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How to govern digital product development
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In today's episode, I dive into governing digital products using an agile development approach. I discuss the challenges of transitioning from physical products to digital products and how the traditional phase gate model can be adapted to suit the unique needs of digital product development. I outline a four-gate process model that includes decisi…
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Replay of episode 4: Stage Gate Methodology Basics
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You might have heard the term Stage-Gate when discussing product development processes, from Idea to Product Launch. The name comes from one, Dr. Robert Cooper, one of the most influential innovation thought-leaders in the industry. He trademarked the term Stage-Gate and its methodology, which was implemented by almost 80% of North American compani…
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Leading from within: Benji Coetzee on authenticity, energy, and overcoming self-doubt
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Benji Coetzee is the Chief Strategy Officer at KPN, a Dutch communications company. With a background in psychology and a passion for understanding human behavior, Benji brings a unique perspective to her role. She has led numerous digital transformation projects and is known for her ability to inspire and motivate teams. Benji is also the author o…
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How Product Managers Can Lead the Charge in Sustainable Innovation with Jim Fava
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Jim Fava is a leading pioneer in sustainability who has made significant contributions to sustainability and environmentalism for over 40 years. Regarded as the “father of modern-day life cycle assessment,” Jim has spent his career guiding businesses and governments through risks and opportunities, enabling them to hold environmentally responsible …
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Avoiding the 'Feature Factory' Trap with Partho Ghosh
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Partho Ghosh is a customer-centered, data-informed product executive and GM who specializes in B2B SaaS, MarTech, product-led growth, and creating measurable product processes that lead to efficient growth and market fit. He is the VP and Product & General Manager at SecurityScoreCard, the global leader in cybersecurity ratings, response, and resil…
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Brewing brand loyalty using AI and emerging tech with Adam Brotman and Andy Sack
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Adam Brotman is the co-founder and co-CEO of Forum3, an organization committed to building and partnering with creators, brands, and projects that leverage the unique innovations and creativity unlocked by Web3. Prior to co-founding Forum3, Adam served as the Chairman and CEO of Brightloom and the CEO of J.Crew. He also served as the EVP for Global…
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Insights from an AI Product Manager with William Mulholland
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William Mulholland is a senior AI product management consultant and AI product leader. He currently serves as Senior AI Product Leader at the AI Accelerator Institute, an organization dedicated to connecting and empowering passionate AI infrastructure innovators. He is also a product leader member of the Product-Led Alliance. William attended the U…
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Navigating innovation challenges for success with Dave MacAdam
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Dave MacAdam is the Director of Portfolio Management for Global R&D at Novelis, the leading producer of flat-rolled aluminum products and the world’s largest recycler of aluminum. As director, Dave focuses on optimizing Novelis’ global R&D project portfolio, including portfolio and project governance, analytics, and economic modeling. Before joinin…
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Mapping innovation: The Importance of setting your course with Jim Fava
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Jim Fava is a leading pioneer in sustainability. He is the co-founder of the Forum for Sustainability through Life Cycle Innovation, a multi-stakeholder and membership-based community organization for everyone interested in and working with Life Cycle approaches to enhance the sustainability of economic activities. He is the former Executive Direct…
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Fearless transformation: Revolutionizing B2B services for profitable productization with Eisha Armstrong
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Eisha Armstrong is the co-founder of Vecteris, an organization that supports B2B services companies in productizing their offerings. Eisha advises CEOs, product management professionals, and companies on cultivating a culture where innovation can flourish. Before co-founding Vecteris, she held senior business management at E.W. Scripps with CEB (no…
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How to make innovative thinking your competitive advantage with Carla Johnson
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Carla Johnson is a global keynote speaker, author, marketing and innovation strategist, and innovation architect. She is the author of RE:Think Innovation: How the World's Most Prolific Innovators Come Up with Great Ideas that Deliver Extraordinary Outcomes. Carla was formerly the Programme Director of Digital Marketing at HARBOUR.SPACE and the Dir…
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How to move from project thinking to product thinking with Steve Johnson
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Steve Johnson is an author, speaker, and coach dedicated to helping teams overcome the chaos in product management. He is a founding partner and the CEO of Product Growth Leaders, an organization that helps product leaders remove the confusion of managing products by providing a clear understanding of roles and responsibilities and a playbook of mo…
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Embracing change for positive impacts with Jim Fava
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Jim Fava is the former Executive Director of the Antithesis Group, an organization that supports businesses and governments in understanding and navigating risks and opportunities. Regarded as the “Father of Modern-Day Life Cycle Assessment,” Jim is on a mission to make the world a better place and has been one of the leading pioneers in sustainabi…
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Innovation leadership 101: How chief innovation officers shape culture and drive change with Alex Slawsby
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Alex Slawbsy is the Chief Growth Officer of InnoLead, an organization that creates content, events, and tools to help the world's largest network of corporate strategy, innovation, and R&D leaders drive change more successfully. Over the past 20 years, Alex has dedicated his time to researching, teaching, guiding, and leading corporate innovation s…
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What is lifecycle assessment and why should I care with Jim Fava
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Jim Fava is the former Executive Director of the Anthesis Group, an organization that supports businesses and governments in understanding and navigating risks and opportunities. Known for his holistic desire to make the world a better place, Jim has been deemed the “Father of Modern-Day Life Cycle Assessment” and regarded as one of the leading fig…
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The open innovation playbook: How to work with scale-ups and maximise success with Marie-José van den Boomgaard
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Marie-José van den Boomgaard is the Liaison Manager for Start-ups and Scale-ups at KPN, a Dutch telecommunications company. MJ has demonstrated her passion for open innovation throughout her role as Liaison Manager and through the 300 deals she has closed between KPN and scale-ups. In addition to her role at KPN, MJ is an active board member of Cos…
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How to Embed Sustainability into Your Innovation Process with Jim Fava
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Jim Fava is the former Executive Director of the Anthesis Group, which supports businesses and governments in understanding and navigating the risks and opportunities they face. Renowned as the "father of modern-day life cycle assessment," Jim has provided invaluable guidance, tools, and expertise on strategies and actions that enable organizations…
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Why the ‘Whole is Greater than the Sum of Parts’ in Portfolio Management - PART 2
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Huub Rutten is the co-founder and Vice President of Product Research and Design at Sopheon. Huub has over 20 years of experience in language management and holds a Master’s degree in Applied Linguistics from Radboud University in the Netherlands. He plays a pivotal role in developing Sopheon’s linguistics and knowledge management technologies and l…
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Why the ‘whole is greater than the sum of parts’ in portfolio management - PART 1
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Huub Rutten is the Co-Founder and Vice President for Product Research and Design at Sopheon. With over two decades of experience in language management and a Master’s degree in Applied Linguistics from Radboud University in the Netherlands, Huub is instrumental in developing Sopheon’s linguistics and knowledge management technologies and continues …
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Beat the 3% Chance: Building New Businesses Inside the Company with Frank Mattes
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Frank Mattes is a thought leader, startup mentor, and expert in corporate business-building. He is the founder and CEO of Lean Scaleup LLC, which co-created the Lean Scaleup Framework, the best practice for overcoming corporate scaling-up problems and creating profitable businesses. As an advisor and mentor, Frank helps corporations accelerate the …
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Carla Johnson is a marketing and innovation strategist, author of ten books, and keynote speaker. She has partnered with leaders and Fortune 500 brands to train thousands of people to rethink the work they do and make an impact. Carla’s goal is to teach one million people how to become innovative thinkers by 2025. She is the Leap Advisor at Demand …
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Unleashing Innovation Through Leadership, Culture and Connection with Cris Beswick
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Cris Beswick is a highly acclaimed global authority on innovation strategy, leadership, and culture and is renowned for his groundbreaking work in assessing corporate innovation maturity. He co-authored the best-selling book 'Building a Culture of Innovation,' which received recognition from the CMI as a Top Innovation Book in 2017. With a position…
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Roadmapping Field Study Update 2023 with Sven Schimpf
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Dr. Sven Schimpf is the Managing Director of the Fraunhofer Group for Innovation Research and the Director of the Institute for Human Engineering and Empathic Design at Pforzheim University. He is involved in research, education, training, and mentoring in the field of innovation. Sven has conducted extensive studies on roadmapping and has a degree…
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The Process of Product Management with Steve Johnson
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Steve Johnson is a speaker and product coach consulting on modern methods that move ideas to market. He is the author of Turn Ideas Into Product and has served as an advisor and executive for technical organizations and industry associates. He is a former instructor and vice president at Pragmatic Marketing and a co-creator of QuartzOpen Framework.…
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If you weren’t able to attend the Innov8rs Conference in Amsterdam, you missed out on some great speakers, a friendly, collaborative environment, and the latest industry updates on open innovation. My experience at the conference was so positive that it got me thinking about the definition of open innovation. It’s a question I love to ask my guests…
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Navigating 'Not Invented Here' Syndrome in Open Innovation with Tim Kidd
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Tim Kidd is an innovator with over 20 years of experience working in large corporations. He began his career at DSM, where he held various positions spanning from research and development to new business development. Eventually, Tim became an innovation coach, providing guidance and support to DSM's top innovation teams and projects. In 2021, He em…
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