Best Norges Bank Podcasts (2024)

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Sal Khan CEO & Founder of Khan Academy: Personalized education, AI and the drive to learn 42:48

2d ago42:48

42:48

In this bonus episode, Sal talks about how he revolutionized global education with his innovative approach to learning. His videos have educated millions across the globe. Sal also shares his journey from hedge funds to educational philanthropy and discusses the transformative power of AI in education. The production team on this episode were PLAN-…

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Elon Musk: AI, Space, X, Mars, speed and hardcore 46:37

10d ago46:37

46:37

This was a Live recording on X Spaces with Elon Musk. Tune in for his unique insight into the future of AI, space exploration, Mars, free speech and much more. You don’t want to miss this one! The production team on this episode were PLAN-B's Pål Huuse and Niklas Figenschau Johansen. Background research were done by Sigurd Brekke and Isabelle Karls…

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Alibaba co-founder & Chair: China, Jack Ma, AI and basketball 37:37

16d ago37:37

37:37

Joe Tsai is chair and co-founder of Alibaba, one of the world’s largest companies with over a billion consumers. Joe shares unique insight in the Chinese economy and consumer, how he met Jack Ma, and how far behind China is from the US when it comes to AI development. Joe is also a huge sports fan and owns the NBA basketball team Brooklyn Nets. We …

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DoorDash co-Founder & CEO: food delivery, first order and hard work 51:06

23d ago51:06

51:06

Tony Xu founded this company as a student and has since transformed it into a global leader in food delivery. Tony shares unique insights into how he made DoorDash a success, his vision for the future of delivery, the war on bits and atoms, and how to organize the physical world. Join us as we explore the world of DoorDash with the very impressive …

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RBI CEO and Chair: Burger King, coffee, speed and trust 36:50

30d ago36:50

36:50

Today’s guests; Patrick Doyle and Josh Kobza, the Executive Chair and CEO of Restaurant Brands International, one of the world’s largest fast-food companies. They own Burger King, Tim Hortons, Firehouse, and Popeyes. In other words, they sell billions of Burgers, Coffees, Chickens and Sandwiches every year. They discuss trends in the industry, how …

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Microsoft Chairman & CEO: AI, chip shortage, empathy, and poetry 37:34

1M ago37:34

37:34

Satya Nadella shares his unique insight into AI, chip shortage, the importance of empathy and effective leadership. We are invested in over 8000 companies, but Microsoft is our number one holding. It's fascinating to think that each Norwegian has an average investment of over 6,000 US Dollars in this company. And under Satya’s leadership, Microsoft…

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UBS CEO: Surprise comeback, Credit Suisse, and winning 41:45

1M ago41:45

41:45

Sergio Ermotti's returned as CEO with the bank's historical acquisition of their main rival Credit Suisse, a landmark event in global finance. Sergio shares why he wanted to come back to UBS, his biggest challenges as new CEO, and why Credit Suisse failed. The production team on this episode were PLAN-B's Pål Huuse and Niklas Figenschau Johansen. B…

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Northvolt CEO: Batteries, sustainability, Elon Musk and speed 44:43

2M ago44:43

44:43

Peter Carlsson is steering the Swedish battery developer and manufacturer towards sustainable battery production. Northvolt is constructing one of Europe's largest battery factories, in a very competitive landscape with strong competition from China. Check out Peter’s visionary and bold approach, what we learned from his time at Tesla with Elon Mus…

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London Stock Exchange Group CEO: Leadership, CEO pay, and busting silos 32:20

2M ago32:20

32:20

Founded in 1801, LSEG has been at the forefront of financial markets for centuries, surviving world wars. Now it’s a global financial powerhouse. David Schwimmer, their CEO, is a New Yorker with a rich academic background from Yale, Harvard, and a 20-year tenure at Goldman Sachs from Moscow to London. Join us for an insightful conversation with Dav…

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Annie Duke: Quitting, Bill Gates, and poker 40:52

2M ago40:52

40:52

In the face of tough decisions, we’re terrible quitters. And that is significantly holding us back. In this episode, Annie Duke blends her experience at the poker table with her academic background, offering unique insights into the human psyche, decision-making and quitting. The production team on this episode were PLAN-B's Pål Huuse and Niklas Fi…

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Rentokil Initial CEO: Pest Control, AI and dealmaking 37:05

2M ago37:05

37:05

In this episode, we delve into the world of pest control with Andy Ransom, CEO of Rentokil. Andy has steered Rentokil to become a global leader in pest control. We'll explore how climate change is reshaping pest control across the world and the unique challenges facing the industry. Plus, don't miss Andy sharing his craziest pest control story. Joi…

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Dominos CEO: Pizza, pineapple, and courage 31:56

3M ago31:56

31:56

Dominos was founded in 1960 by two brothers. Now they are the largest pizza company in the world, serving over 1 million people daily across 20,000 locations globally. Their CEO Russell Weiner talk about what makes a good pizza, their unique marketing campaigns, new delivery trends, and can you have pineapple on a pizza? The production team on this…

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Siemens CEO: Automation, digital twin and grit 39:54

3M ago39:54

39:54

Siemens has played an important role in shaping the technological evolution of Europe, and beyond. Their impressive CEO, Roland Busch, shares his rise to the top, leadership principles, and also discuss the new trends in automation, digitisation, and AI. The production team on this episode were PLAN-B's Pål Huuse and Niklas Figenschau Johansen. Bac…

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Citi CEO: Restructuring, leadership, and empathy 45:04

3M ago45:04

45:04

Jane Fraser is a leading figure in global finance and the first woman to head a major US bank. At Citigroup, she has been a force of change, steering the bank through big restructuring. In this episode, she delves into her strategies for steering a multinational bank, her vision for Citigroup's future, and the key traits of effective leadership. Th…

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Live podcast with Daniel Ek Founder & CEO Spotify: The future of audio, AI in music and motivation 44:14

3M ago44:14

44:14

Daniel shares the unique story of how Spotify revolutionized the music industry, the future of audio, the impact of AI, and his approach to leadership and building a strong corporate culture. The production team on this episode were PLAN-B's Pål Huuse and Niklas Figenschau Johansen. Background research was done by Sigurd Brekke with input from port…

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Volvo Chair: Leadership, crisis management and CEO vs Chair 53:46

4M ago53:46

53:46

Carl-Henric Svanberg’s story is as fascinating as it is inspiring. From his humble beginnings in a small village in Sweden, Svanberg rose to become a significant figure in the global corporate arena. He has led companies like Assa Abloy, Ericsson, Bp and Volvo through some of their most challenging and transformative periods. In this episode, we'll…

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Brookfield CEO: Private vs. public markets, investment style and value creation 48:36

4M ago48:36

48:36

Bruce Flatt became the CEO of Brookfield in 2002 when the company was primarily a Canadian-based real estate firm with a market value of $5 billion. Under his leadership, it transformed into a global alternative asset manager, managing over $850 billion in assets across various sectors: real estate, infrastructure, renewable energy, private equity,…

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CEO of Amazon Web Services: Cloud, GenAI, two pizza rule and customer obsession. 50:36

5M ago50:36

50:36

Adam Selipsky the CEO of AWS is leading the world's largest cloud provider. He shares his vision for the future of AWS, how he plans to foster a culture of innovation and customer obsession. He also reveals how he applies the famous "two pizza rule" and the unique meeting culture in Amazon. The production team on this episode were PLAN-B's Nikolai …

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Morgan Stanley Chair and CEO: Succession, culture, stress, and leadership 46:21

5M ago46:21

46:21

James Gorman, one of the most successful CEOs in the world of banking, is stepping down as CEO and shares unique insights into the world of banking, investing, and leadership. He also shares how he reviews talent, and the immense stress and pressure that come with a job like his. The production team on this episode were PLAN-B's Nikolai Ovenberg an…

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Hilton Group CEO: What makes a good hotel? 31:24

5M ago31:24

31:24

Christopher Nassetta became the CEO of Hilton in 2007, at a time when the company was acquired by the private equity firm Blackstone. He navigated through challenges such as the impact of the recession, the rise of online travel agencies, and the emergence of new competitors. Through his successful restructuring of the company, launching new brands…

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Tim Höttges CEO of Deutsche Telekom: Future for connectivity, 5G and AI 47:40

5M ago47:40

47:40

Deutsche Telekom is the largest telecommunication provider in Europe. Tim Höttges has been a successful CEO since 2014. Tim is a very curious and outspoken leader about the challenges and opportunities for the telecom sector, so tune in! We own over 2% of Deutsche Telekom. This translates to 21 billion kroner or 2.1 billion US dollars, and we have …

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Sony Group Chair & CEO: Future of gaming, music, AI and Japanese culture 22:31

5M ago22:31

22:31

Kenichiro Yoshida Sony Group Chair and CEO provide unique insight into one of the worlds most creative companies. He has been the CEO since 2018 and been really successful! How does he foster innovation, what innovations can we expect to see in gaming, music and entertainment? Tune in! The production team on this episode were PLAN-B's Nikolai Ovenb…

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Thomas Curran: Perfectionism: The Power Of Good Enough In A World That Always Wants More 41:04

6M ago41:04

41:04

When did ''good enough'' become the same as ''perfect''? Why does society increasingly promote ideals that are hard to achieve? And what does perfectionism mean? Thomas Curran is a Professor at the London School of Economics. He is the world-leading expert on perfectionism. In 2023 he published his debut book, ‘The Perfection Trap.’ We will discuss…

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Ignacio Galán Chair of Iberdrola: Energy transition, permits, speed and values. 31:54

6M ago31:54

31:54

Iberdrola is at the forefront of the renewable energy revolution. Galán has led the company for over twenty years and has transformed the company into a global leader. Why is this transition going so slowly, what new technologies does he believe in, and where does he get his energy from? Tune in! The production team on this episode were PLAN-B’s Ni…

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Ajay Banga President of World Bank: Poverty, development, BRICS and India 34:35

6M ago34:35

34:35

Ajay joins to shed light on pressing issues, innovative solutions, and the trajectory of our global economy. Is it possible to achieve a liveable planet free of poverty? Tune in! The production team on this episode were PLAN-B’s Nikolai Ovenberg and Niklas Figenschau Johansen. Background research was done by Sigurd Brekke. Links: Watch the episode …

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Ana Botin Executive Chair Santander: Future of banking, inflation and women in finance 29:57

7M ago29:57

29:57

Ana is one of the most powerful people in global finance. She runs one of the world’s largest banks with over 160 million customers and over 200 000 employees. Ana shares unique insight into the future of banking, how to create a global culture and answer the question of do we still need the banks? The production team on this episode were PLAN-B’s …

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Bjørn Gulden CEO of Adidas: shoes, leadership, and fast decisions 34:17

7M ago34:17

34:17

The Norwegian Bjørn Gulden share unique insight into how it was to leave Puma for the main competitor Adidas. He also explains his plan to rebuild adidas, the relationship with Kanye West and why he makes quick decisions. The production team on this episode were PLAN-B’s Nikolai Ovenberg and Niklas Figenschau Johansen. Background research was done …

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Sam Altman CEO of OpenAI: ChatGPT, Future of AI, AGI, and China 49:18

8M ago49:18

49:18

How does Sam envision a world where humans and AI coexist? How far into the future can he see, and when will AI completely change the way we live? Sam Altman, Founder and CEO of OpenAI, provides unique insights into how AI will impact the world going forward. Sam’s book recommendation: The Beginning of Infinity by David Deutsch The production team …

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Adam Grant: Give & Take, Think Again, and the Future of Work 38:58

8M ago38:58

38:58

How can you be generous without being taken advantage of? Why is it so difficult to change your mind? And what will the future of work look like? Adam Grant, arguably the world's most influential management thinker, joins us to discuss these questions and more. The production team on this episode were PLAN-B’s Nikolai Ovenberg and Niklas Figenschau…

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Vice Chair and President of Microsoft: AI and Geopolitics 33:39

9M ago33:39

33:39

How should we regulate AI? How will AI impact the power balance between the US and China? And how does Microsoft navigate this complex landscape? In this episode, Brad Smith Vice Chair and President of Microsoft, shares his unique insights on these questions and more. We are also joined by Ulf Sverdrup, the leader of the Norwegian Institute of Inte…

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Chris Kempczinski CEO of McDonald's 38:36

10M ago38:36

38:36

What’s the secret to McDonald's success globally? How do they use AI in their business? And why are McDonald's fries so good? Tune in and find out! The production team on this episode were PLAN-B’s Nikolai Ovenberg and Niklas Figenschaug Johansen. Background research were done by Sigurd Brekke and Shilpi Nanda with input from portfolio manager Iren…

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François Jackow CEO of Air Liquide 38:33

10M ago38:33

38:33

François Jackow CEO of Air Liquide How do you make billions of dollars out of air? Air Liquide is a French multinational company that sell industrial gases across the world. No industry will work well without gases. Tune in and learn more! The production team on this episode were PLAN-B’s Nikolai Ovenberg and Niklas Figenschau Johansen. Background …

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Darren Woods CEO of ExxonMobil 49:11

11M ago49:11

49:11

A thought-provoking conversation with the CEO of an industry giant, the powerhouse behind global energy for over a century, ExxonMobil. This is an important conversation you don’t want to miss. The production team on this episode were PLAN-B’s Nikolai Ovenberg and Niklas Figenschau. Background research was done by Sigurd Brekke and Shilpi Nanda wit…

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James Quincey Chair and CEO of Coca-Cola 37:38

11M ago37:38

37:38

What’s the secret to Coca-Cola’s success? And what’s in the secret recipe? Tune in and find out! The production team on this episode were PLAN-B’s Nikolai Ovenberg and Niklas Figenschau Johansen. Background research was done by Sigurd Brekke with input from portfolio manager John Santo Domingo. Links: Watch the episode on YouTube: Norges Bank Inves…

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Carol B. Tomé CEO of UPS 35:32

12M ago35:32

35:32

How will drones and AI impact the logistics industry? And how does Carol Tomé manage 500 000 people? UPS delivers 21 million packages each day to over 220 countries around the world, equivalent to 2% of world GDP. You don’t want to miss this one. The production team on this episode were PLAN-B’s Nikolai Ovenberg and Niklas Figenschau Johansen. Back…

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Stephen Schwarzman founder and CEO of Blackstone 40:04

12M ago40:04

40:04

Have we reached peak inflation? Is there more economic turmoil to come? And how did he end up in a bar fight in Trinidad? Tune in and find out! The production team on this episode were PLAN-B’s Nikolai Ovenberg and Niklas Figenschau Johansen. Background research was done by Sigurd Brekke with input from portfolio manager Mikael Modum Bilet Links: W…

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Jensen Huang Founder and CEO of Nvidia 47:50

1y ago47:50

47:50

What’s the most important problems that AI can solve? How close are we to artificial general intelligence? And how can we use AI responsibly? Tune in and find out! The production team on this episode were PLAN-B’s Nikolai Ovenberg and Niklas Figenschau Johansen. Background research was done by Sigurd Brekke with additional input from our portfolio …

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Dara Khosrowshahi CEO of Uber 32:30

1y ago32:30

32:30

What’s the future of transportation? How will Uber adapt to autonomous vehicles? And what is their CEO’s Uber rating? Tune in and find out! The production team on this episode were PLAN-B’s Nikolai Ovenberg and Niklas Figenschau Johansen. Background research was done by Sigurd Brekke with additional input from our portfolio manager John Santo Domin…

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Lars Fruergaard Jørgensen CEO of Novo Nordisk 38:24

1y ago38:24

38:24

“I'm very concerned that European citizens will have lack of access or much lower access to some of the new medicines” says CEO of Novo Nordisk. He also share some interesting perspectives about the importance of purpose and their new weight loss drug. The production team on this episode were PLAN-B’s Niklas Figenschau Johansen and Nikolai Ovenberg…

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Patrick Pouyanné CEO of TotalEnergies 27:34

1y ago27:34

27:34

In this episode, Nicolai Tangen talks to Patrick Pouyanné Chairman and CEO at TotalEnergies, one of the largest energy companies in the world. Nicolai and Patrick discuss net zero, challenges and opportunities in the energy transition and Patrick share some fascinating insight of his past meetings with Vladimir Putin before the invasion. Unfortunat…

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Jean-Pascal Tricoire CEO and Chairman of Schneider Electric 38:10

1y ago38:10

38:10

In this episode, Nicolai Tangen talks to Jean-Pascal Tricoire, CEO and Chairman of Schneider Electric, the world’s largest maker of electrical equipment. The group born out of the industrial revolution is now undergoing a 15-year transformation to a sustainable and digital age. Nicolai and Jean-Pascal discuss this transformation along with geopolit…

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Bill Gates 40:51

1y ago40:51

40:51

What will come after AI? Is net zero in 2050 a realistic goal? And what does Bill Gates read? We will cover all this and much more in this special bonus episode! The production team on this episode were PLAN-B’s Nikolai Ovenberg and Niklas Figenschau Johansen. Background research was done by Sigurd Brekke. Links: Watch the episode on YouTube: Norge…

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Nandan Nilekani Co-founder and Chairman of Infosys 31:26

1y ago31:26

31:26

In this episode, Nicolai Tangen talks to Nandan Nilekani Co-founder and Chairman of Infosys, one of the world’s largest IT companies with more than 300 000 employees. Nandan has had an amazing career both at Infosys and for the Indian government where he led the biggest social project on the planet. The production team on this episode was PLAN-B’s …

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Henry Fernandez CEO of MSCI 30:55

1y ago30:55

30:55

In this episode, Nicolai Tangen talks to Henry Fernandez, CEO of MSCI, one of the largest index providers in the world. Nicolai and Henry discuss the power of index providers, and do they have too much influence? ESG investing and the current backlash in the US, will it remain? And Henry share many interesting personal stories about his upbringing …

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Larry Fink CEO of BlackRock 37:42

1+ y ago37:42

37:42

In this episode, Nicolai Tangen talks to Larry Fink, CEO and Chairman of BlackRock, the largest fund in the world. Check out the episode to learn about how BlackRock became the largest fund in the world, the famous letter he writes annually and his thoughts on the ESG backlash. The production team on this episode were PLAN-B’s Martin Oftedal and Ol…

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Carolina Dybeck Happe CFO of General Electric 27:45

1+ y ago27:45

27:45

In this episode, Nicolai Tangen talks to CFO of General Electric, Carolina Dybeck Happe. She’s widely regarded as one of the best CFOs in the world. The production team on this episode were PLAN-B’s Martin Oftedal and Olav Haraldsen Roen. Background research were done by Sigurd Brekke with additional input from our portfolio manager Martin Prozesky…

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Albert Baehny Chairman of Lonza and Geberit 30:31

1+ y ago30:31

30:31

In this episode, Nicolai Tangen talks to Albert Baehny, the Chairman of Lonza and Geberit. Albert was the first person Nicolai called for advice when he became CEO of the fund. Check out what his advice was and much more! The production team on this episode were PLAN-B’s Martin Oftedal and Olav Haraldsen Roen. Background research were done by Sigur…

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Michael O’Leary CEO of Ryanair 31:11

1+ y ago31:11

31:11

In this episode, Nicolai Tangen talks to Michael O’Leary, CEO of Ryanair. Check out the episode and learn about the secret sauce to Ryanair’s success, and find out if they ever tried to buy Norwegian? The production team on this episode were PLAN-B’s Martin Oftedal and Olav Haraldsen Roen. Background research were done by Sigurd Brekke with additio…

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Helena Helmersson CEO of H&M Group 20:22

1+ y ago20:22

20:22

In this episode, Nicolai Tangen talks to Helena Helmersson, CEO of H&M Group, the second largest fashion retailer in the world. Do you know that we only wear our clothes seven times on average? Check this conversation learn more about the fashion industry! The production team on this episode were PLAN-B’s Martin Oftedal and Olav Haraldsen Roen. Bac…

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Bob Chapek CEO of Disney 23:18

1+ y ago23:18

23:18

In this episode, Nicolai Tangen talks to Bob Chapek CEO of Disney, the world’s largest media and entertainment company. They talk about the power of storytelling, the competitive streaming space and the importance of grit and perseverance! The production team on this episode were PLAN-B’s Martin Oftedal and Olav Haraldsen Roen. Background research …

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