Best LinearB Podcasts (2024)

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Data Science & AI: Getting Buy-In and Demonstrating ROI | PagerDuty’s Sanghamitra Goswami 23:28

2d ago23:28

23:28

In this episode of Dev Interrupted, Conor Bronsdon is joined by Sanghamitra Goswami, Senior Director of Data Science and Machine Learning at PagerDuty. Sanghamitra shares her expertise in AI and data science, including how engineering teams can effectively leverage both within their organizations. She also explores the history and significance of L…

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Reworking the B2B sales model with Kate Cox, CMO at BrightBid 32:07

7d ago32:07

32:07

In this episode of B2B Marketing: The Provocative Truth, Benedict is joined by Kate Cox to discuss how B2B sales models need to be reimagined as the purchase decision evolves. Kate provides a detailed analysis of the changing buying dynamics and convincingly makes the case for marketing to have jurisdiction over critical early sales activities. Lis…

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Ep. 320 - Startups, Foursquare, and NYU 40:23

8d ago40:23

40:23

Max and Aaron discuss Max's new initiatives in startups and academia, his concerns about the current direction of Foursquare, and the structure and evolution of computer science courses. Max talks about his role next semester as the data structures course instructor at NYU, and all that might entail. They shared their personal experiences in being …

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The Power of Micro Frontends & Breaking Down Monoliths | Thayse Onofrio 24:19

16d ago24:19

24:19

This week, guest host Ben Lloyd Pearson chats with Thayse Onofrio, Software Engineer at Clutch and ex Thoughtworks. Thayse discusses how micro frontends allow individual application components to be operated and deployed independently, helping teams avoid the complexities of a monolithic architecture. They cover the technicalities, challenges, and …

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Insightful Conversations with Tiffany Grossman 35:39

21d ago35:39

35:39

Max talks to Tiffany Grossman, a blogger, marketing specialist, and co-host of the 'Spill the T' podcast. Tiffany shares her journey into the podcasting world. We delve into the importance of networking, the challenges of starting a podcast, and choosing topics that resonate personally while providing value to listeners. Get full access to The Loca…

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Deliver Better Results: How to Unlock Your Organization's Potential | Gil Broza 46:12

23d ago46:12

46:12

Dan Lines is joined by Gil Broza, author of 'Deliver Better Results,' to discuss how you and your organization can achieve better results by focusing on processes. Gil shares his 20-year journey in the Agile field, focusing on product development, system thinking, prioritizing people, and mindful mindset adjustments. The conversation covers the boo…

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How to Increase Adoption of Internal Developer Tooling | Bloomberg’s Luis Vega 38:35

1M ago38:35

38:35

This week, guest host Ben Lloyd Pearson sits down with Bloomberg’s Engineering Manager Luis Vega. Luis discusses the initial challenges of enhancing developer engagement with internal tooling. He outlines his approach to building internal applications that are as intuitive and engaging as Bloomberg's client-facing solutions, and how applying UX des…

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Labs: Setting Engineering Goals and Reporting to Stakeholders 38:00

1M ago38:00

38:00

In our first Labs episode of the year, LinearB COO and Co-founder Dan Lines is joined by CTO Yishai Beeri to explore how elite engineering organizations set and report on their engineering goals. Modern engineering leaders face a dual mandate of achieving operational excellence while aligning their work with business priorities. To achieve this, yo…

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Ep. 318 - Geospatial Visualization with Isaac Brodsky of Fused.io 39:54

2M ago39:54

39:54

Today’s interview is with Fused.io cofounder Isaac Brodsky. We talk about geo-spatial visualization, dealing with large amounts of data, computer science, and career. Get full access to The Local Maximum at localmaximum.substack.com/subscribeBy Max Sklar

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Why You Need to Take Risks as an Engineering Leader | GitHub’s VPE Neha Batra 43:32

2M ago43:32

43:32

This week, I sat down with Neha Batra, VP of Engineering for Core Productivity at GitHub. Our conversation is about the value of taking calculated risks in engineering leadership, using a “risk budget," and how you can leverage your social capital to take risks that help your career. Neha also shares her insights on senior engineering leaders' chal…

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Ep. 317 - Cellular Automata and Artificial Life 1:01:50

2M ago1:01:50

1:01:50

Today’s discussion is on Cellular Automata by looking at Conway’s Game of Life, William Poundstone’s “The Recursive Universe” and Stephen Wolframs “A New Kind of Science”. We run into concepts like artificial life, Von Neumann probes, and more! Get full access to The Local Maximum at localmaximum.substack.com/subscribe…

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Unlocking Employee Engagement and Innovation | ADP’s Chuck Lafferty 28:56

2M ago28:56

28:56

In the last few years, disengagement at work has become a massive issue. We learned from Dr. Andre Martin’s episode that 53% of managers are burnt out and 1 in 3 employees leave their jobs in the first 90 days. This week, we sat down with Chuck Lafferty, VP of CRM at ADP, to discuss ADP’s approach to employee engagement and innovation. Chuck dives …

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Ep. 316 - Forty 22:47

2M ago22:47

22:47

Max reflects back on his podcast and radio show as he turns forty, and discusses the non-stop news events of this month of a seemingly epoch-defining nature, from the earthquake to the eclipse, to the Bitcoin halving. Get full access to The Local Maximum at localmaximum.substack.com/subscribeBy Max Sklar

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Automated ≠ Autonomous: Developer Productivity and AI | MongoDB’s Tara Hernandez 44:46

2M ago44:46

44:46

This week, our host Dan Lines sits down with Tara Hernandez, VP of Developer Productivity at MongoDB. Together, they explore the nuances of developer productivity and the impact of AI in engineering environments. Tara emphasizes that achieving developer productivity requires a focus on outcomes, reduced noise for developers, and a healthy balance b…

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How Microsoft Integrates AI into Security | Binil Pillai 29:13

3M ago29:13

29:13

In the past year, ransomware attacks have been up almost 300%, with over 50% targeting small businesses. To help mitigate this increase, Microsoft is launching their new Security Copilot, and we sat down with their SMB Security Strategy Head, Binil Pillai, to learn more. We dive into the importance of SMBs assessing their security posture, how to l…

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How to Leverage a Non-Technical Background in Engineering Leadership | Melissa DePuydt 33:56

3M ago33:56

33:56

In this episode, host Conor Bronsdon talks with Melissa DePuydt, Sr. Director of Engineering at Upstatement. Melissa discusses how her background in journalism has uniquely positioned her to excel in engineering leadership roles. She highlights how thinking like a journalist has enhanced her ability to lead engineering teams effectively, particular…

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Ep. 315 - Robots, Casinos, and Digital Minimalism 1:07:43

3M ago1:07:43

1:07:43

Fresh off of his trip to the Fort Mojave Indian Reservation for the Yale Alumni Service Corps, Max talks to Aaron about his trip. They then get into some of the ideas of Cal Newport and Digital Minimalism, as well as a recent warning from Jonathan’s Haidt’s research on children and mobile technology. Get full access to The Local Maximum at localmax…

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Preparing for Your First VP of Engineering Role | Honeycomb VPE, Emily Nakashima 35:09

3M ago35:09

35:09

On this week’s episode, host Conor Bronsdon sits down with Emily Nakashima, VP of Engineering at Honeycomb.io, to discuss how you can prepare to be a VP of Engineering, and how the role differs among companies. Being a VPE varies based on company size, culture, and the existing team's makeup, and Emily provides valuable advice for engineers aspirin…

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How to Build Influence as an Engineering Leader | Kelly Vaughn 33:23

3M ago33:23

33:23

This week, host Conor Bronsdon welcomes back Kelly Vaughn, Director of Engineering at Spot AI, to talk about building influence as an engineering leader. Kelly shares insights on the importance of leadership skills for both individual contributor and managerial roles and outlines her three pillars of trust, communication, and empowerment. Conor and…

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How to Achieve Predictable Software Delivery at Scale | Syngenta’s Jason Krohn 36:29

4M ago36:29

36:29

On this week’s episode, host Conor Bronsdon is joined by Jason Krohn, Global Head of Delivery at Syngenta. Jason delves into how his teams at Syngenta leverage software engineering intelligence to achieve predictable delivery at scale. Jason also explores how aligning work with employees' passions contributes to success and retention at Syngenta. H…

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Ep. 314 - AI Intensified 29:04

4M ago29:04

29:04

Max talks about the intensifying AI trends in 2024, including video creation and context windows, as well as Google's misstep with their image generation in Gemini. Will we be replaced by AI? Get full access to The Local Maximum at localmaximum.substack.com/subscribeBy Max Sklar

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The Startup CTO's Handbook | Zach Goldberg 40:02

4M ago40:02

40:02

This week, host Dan Lines welcomes back Zach Goldberg, CTO and author of the book 'The Startup CTO's Handbook: Essential Skills and Best Practices for High Performing Engineering Teams.’ Zach shares insights from his extensive career as a CTO and his journey in writing a book that condenses the wisdom of numerous other influential works into a sing…

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How to Build a Technical Strategy That Solves Business Problems | CircleCI CTO, Rob Zuber 58:45

4M ago58:45

58:45

It doesn’t matter if you have an innovative technical strategy if you’re not solving problems the business cares about… This week, host Conor Bronsdon sits down with Rob Zuber, CTO at CircleCI. They delve into the evolving role of engineering leaders, and the importance of building a technical strategy that aligns with overarching business goals. T…

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Breaking Through the B2B Market, with Haralds Gabrans Zukovs, Head of Marketing at Mindgard 20:41

4M ago20:41

20:41

In this episode of B2B Marketing: The Provocative Truth, Benedict sits down with Haralds Gabrans Zukovs to discuss how complex B2B products require sophisticated strategies and solutions. B2B products and services are oftentimes much more complex than many of our B2C counterparts. And even within B2B, some offerings are particularly complicated. Th…

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The 12 Scenarios of Failure: Applying Chaos Engineering to SAP at AWS 30:03

5M ago30:03

30:03

On this week’s episode, host Conor Bronsdon sit down with Guilherme Sesterheim, SAP DevOps SRE Engineer at AWS. Guilherme delves into applying Chaos Engineering and DevOps principles to SAP, a domain traditionally seen as risk-averse and resistant to rapid innovation. With expertise in both open-source technologies and SAP, Guilherme shares how he’…

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Ep. 313 - Ori Keren: Software, Sports, and LinearB 32:59

5M ago32:59

32:59

Get full access to The Local Maximum at localmaximum.substack.com/subscribeBy Max Sklar

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The Build vs. Buy Debate, GenAI and Section 174 | Kelly Vaughn 44:51

5M ago44:51

44:51

On this week’s episode, our hosts Dan Lines and Conor Bronsdon are joined by long-time friend of the show, industry expert, and Director of Engineering at Spot AI, Kelly Vaughn. Together they tackle a range of topics, including how tax laws are impacting engineering teams, the evolving role of AI in software development, and the great build vs. buy…

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The Truth About B2B Marketing Specialisms, with Will Sturgeon, Head of Content and Thought Leadership at PwC UK 27:39

5M ago27:39

27:39

In this episode of B2B Marketing: The Provocative Truth, Benedict is joined by Will Sturgeon to discuss how marketing needs to adapt to make better use of specialists. In a B2B marketing team, it’s crucial to have a well-rounded group that can tackle a variety of challenges that may come. Each individual needs to bring a unique skill set in order t…

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Ep. 312 - Michael Callahan: Interaction, Identity and Ideology 43:12

5M ago43:12

43:12

Michael Callahan, host of "Where We Go Next" (wherewegonext.com) comes onto the Local Maximum to share what he's learned about hosting open conversations about Identity and Ideas. Get full access to The Local Maximum at localmaximum.substack.com/subscribeBy Max Sklar

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Netflix's Blueprint for Building Inspired Engineering Teams | Carol Barrett 33:14

5M ago33:14

33:14

On this week's episode, we're joined by Carol Barrett, the Engineering Leader in Consumer Identity and Access at Netflix. Host Conor Bronsdon interviews Carol to learn about Netflix’s blueprint for success when building engineering teams, and how they foster a culture where inspiration and purpose are at the forefront. Carol shares her valuable ins…

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Unveiling the Hidden Side of Org Charts at the NYTimes 35:00

5M ago35:00

35:00

In this week's episode of Dev Interrupted, co-host Conor Bronsdon is joined by David Yee, VP of Engineering at the New York Times. They dive into the often unseen aspects of organizational structures, discussing how every organization regardless of their defined values and principles, operates with a 'shadow'. David discusses the role of senior lea…

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The Growing Pains of a Maturing B2B Organisation, with Chris Wade, Chief Marketing and Product Officer at Gamma 26:03

5M ago26:03

26:03

In this first episode of B2B Marketing: The Provocative Truth in 2024, Benedict speaks to Chris Wade about how maturing B2B organisations need to adapt. As a company grows and establishes itself firmly in the market, it can be easy for it to fall into an all too comfortable pattern. Once business settles into a groove, it can become hard to make ch…

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Ep. 311 - Where We Go Next 1:01:23

5M ago1:01:23

1:01:23

Max appears on the podcast Where We Go Next with Michael Callahan to talk about technology’s effects on the health of society.https://wherewegonext.com/episodes/max-sklar Get full access to The Local Maximum at localmaximum.substack.com/subscribeBy Max Sklar

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Scaling ChatGPT: Inside OpenAI's Rapid Growth and Technical Challenges | Evan Morikawa 41:03

5M ago41:03

41:03

What can you learn from the scaling issues OpenAI experienced when Chat-GPT went viral? On this week’s episode, guest host Ben Lloyd Pearson is joined by Evan Morikawa, Engineering Manager at OpenAI. Join us for a first-hand look at the engineering challenges that came with Chat-GPT’s viral success, and the difficulties associated with scaling in r…

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Ep. 310 - Another Year, Another Local Maximum 42:19

6M ago42:19

42:19

Max and Aaron welcome 2024 by talking about the most interesting episodes of 2023, and possible areas for exploration in the New Year. Their conversation runs the gamut from copyright to crypto to digital habits and to international politics. Get full access to The Local Maximum at localmaximum.substack.com/subscribe…

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Wiring The Winning Organization pt. 2 | Gene Kim 31:34

6M ago31:34

31:34

Season 4 kicks off with a conversation with Gene Kim, author of several renowned books, including "The Phoenix Project," "The DevOps Handbook," and most recently, "Wiring the Winning Organization." In this episode, Gene candidly shares the trials behind writing what he considers one of his most challenging books, why it was a joy to partner with St…

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Ep. 309 - The Next Saeculum 55:20

6M ago55:20

55:20

Max and Aaron finished their discussion on "The Fourth Turning is Here" and talk about what may be in store for the rest of the Fourth Turning Crisis and what the next several decades might look like as a result. Get full access to The Local Maximum at localmaximum.substack.com/subscribeBy Max Sklar

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Season 3 Finale: Best of 2023, a Glimpse into Season 4, and Holiday Cheer 20:24

6M ago20:24

20:24

Hosts Dan Lines, Conor Bronson, and Ben Lloyd Pearson team up for a special holiday edition of Dev Interrupted. In this season-ending episode, they revisit their favorite moments from Season 3 of the podcast, share a glimpse of what listeners can expect in Season 4, and spread holiday cheer as they reflect on what they're thankful for. The team is …

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Ep. 308 - Generations, Awakenings, and Gen X Comedy 1:05:34

6M ago1:05:34

1:05:34

Max just finished reading the 450-page book "The Fourth Turning is Here" by Neil Howe, so he has a new discussion with Aaron about Generational Theory and its relationship to cultural trends. Get full access to The Local Maximum at localmaximum.substack.com/subscribeBy Max Sklar

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Ep. 307 - The Constitution and Shifting Language 49:06

6M ago49:06

49:06

Max's talks about the constitution and shifts in the language with Christopher Nesbitt of citizensacademy.us. Get full access to The Local Maximum at localmaximum.substack.com/subscribeBy Max Sklar

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B2B Marketing Expo Panel Discussion: Marketing + Sales A Winning Combination? 37:39

6M ago37:39

37:39

Benedict Buckland of alan. agency moderates PANEL: Marketing + Sales A Winning Combination? Thank you to everyone who attended the session! Benedict was joined by our lovely panel: - Tom Boston, Brand Awareness Manager at Salesloft - Julia Pikes, Senior Marketing Director, EMEA at Hubspot - Thomas Van der Staaij, Senior Marketing Manager at AWS - F…

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B2B Marketing Expo Keynote Session - Big B2B Brands are Thought-Leading Brands 48:25

6M ago48:25

48:25

We brought the podcast to you LIVE from the B2B Marketing Expo at the ExCeL London! Thank you to everyone who attended the session! Benedict is joined by our distinguished panel: - Áine Bryn, Partner & CMO at Marsh McLennan UK - Craig Welch, SVP, Head of Research Marketing at Elsevier - Gonzalo Garcia Villanueva, Global CMO at NielsenIQ You can fin…

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Protecting GitHub’s 100M Developers | Jacob DePriest VP, Deputy CSO 37:10

6M ago37:10

37:10

What does protecting the more than 100 million developers on GitHub’s platform take? And what can your team learn from GitHub’s impressive security posture? On this week’s episode, co-host Conor Bronsdon is joined by Jacob DePriest, VP and Deputy Chief Security Officer at GitHub. Join them as they discuss Jacob's journey from the NSA to GitHub, del…

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Ep. 306 - Spotify Shrinks, OpenAI Returns, and Household Robots Emerge 30:16

7M ago30:16

30:16

In today's December news update, Max talks about industry events like the layoffs at Spotify and the recent turmoil with OpenAI's management. He also talks about the NYU/Meta collaboration on household robot technology called DobbE. Get full access to The Local Maximum at localmaximum.substack.com/subscribe…

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Wrong Fit, Right Fit | Author Dr. André Martin 33:43

7M ago33:43

33:43

We are in the middle of a crisis of commitment in the workplace – 53% of managers are burnt out, 1 in 3 employees leave their jobs in the first 90 days, and an estimated $7.8 trillion in lost productivity is due to poor organizational fit. On this week’s Dev Interrupted, we uncover the keys to a thriving workplace as co-host Conor Bronsdon is joine…

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How to Get the Most Out of AI for B2B Marketing, with Paul Afshar, Deputy CMO of Unlimit 31:24

7M ago31:24

31:24

In this episode of B2B Marketing: The Provocative Truth, Benedict sits down with Paul Afshar to discuss the practicalities of using AI in B2B marketing. AI has been at the forefront of everyone’s minds in the B2B marketing space. Even on this podcast, there has been much discussion about how AI has the potential to completely reinvent the industry.…

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What Engineering Leaders Can Expect In 2024 | Predictions from Ori Keren 30:30

7M ago30:30

30:30

What trends do engineering leaders need to pay attention to, and how will they impact your teams in 2024? This week, co-host Conor Bronsdon is joined by LinearB co-founder and CEO Ori Keren to discuss his predictions for next year. Together they discuss why dev team metrics are here to stay, why Ori doesn’t like the term ‘developer productivity’ [h…

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Ep. 305 - Fragmented: Health Care and Data with Ilana Yurkiewicz 36:38

7M ago36:38

36:38

Today's guest is Ilana Yurkiewicz, author of Fragmented: A Doctor's Quest to Piece Together American Health Care. The conversation starts with our health data, but goes into practical advice for patients and doctors. Get full access to The Local Maximum at localmaximum.substack.com/subscribeBy Max Sklar

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Wiring The Winning Organization | Author Dr. Steven J. Spear 34:59

7M ago34:59

34:59

The story behind why some organizations win big and keep on winning. This week, co-host Conor Bronsdon interviews Dr. Steven J. Spear, renowned MIT senior lecturer, founder, and author, to discuss the core principles from Dr. Spear's new book with Gene Kim, "Wiring The Winning Organization". They delve into why some organizations consistently outpe…

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Ep. 304 - OpenAI Fails to Align 30:14

7M ago30:14

30:14

Max covers the dramatic conflict between the board of directors of OpenAI, and former CEO Sam Altman who they voted to remove over the weekend. Is this about AI Alignment? Personality clashes? Or oddball Corporate governance? localmaxradio.com/304 Get full access to The Local Maximum at localmaximum.substack.com/subscribe…

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