Best Richard Kraft Podcasts (2024)

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Building Trust and Finding Balance: Insights from Sean Richards, Founder and CEO of RGB Group 30:57

3d ago30:57

30:57

Welcome back to another episode of The Inflection Podcast. Our lives are shaped by various turning points that can significantly change our paths. We dive into these pivotal moments in the lives and careers of respected leaders to provide actionable insights for those seeking more happiness, success, and fulfillment. I am your host, Anebi Agbo. Let…

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The Making of a Venture Athlete | Dominik Nitsch 18:34

1M ago18:34

18:34

Dominik Nitsch is an entrepreneur, athlete, & writer. Most recently, he built the international business for Sdui, one of Europe's fastest growing EdTech companies. Before that, he bootstrapped a social startup called Linguedo, bringing unemployed nurses from Italy to Germany. In this episode, you will learn: How consistency, time management, and e…

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The Story of Uizard | Mathias Davidsen 13:45

2M ago13:45

13:45

Mathias Davidsen has been working in commercial leadership for the past 8 years. Today, as the Director of Revenue at Uizard (a gen AI startup that empowers product teams to create visuals without design resources), he helps product teams in mid-market and enterprise companies that struggle with accessing design resources. In this episode, Mathias …

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AI Innovation and Podcast Growth Hacking | Jaeden Schafer 15:03

2M ago15:03

15:03

Jaeden Schafer, globally recognized as the top AI podcaster, leads the conversation in AI innovation. He hosts the acclaimed podcasts "AI Chat," "AI Applied," and "AI Hustle," attracting over 2 million annual listeners. As CEO of AI Box, Jaeden champions the democratization of AI through a user-friendly no-code app builder and marketplace, making A…

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Productize, Scale & Succeed | Anthony Sarandrea 15:28

3M ago15:28

15:28

Anthony Sarandrea is recognized as one of the top customer generators in the world, specializing in the insurance & financial services space. He recently went through an acquisition by a public strategic company MediaAlpha (NYSE: MAX). He is currently serving on the advisory board of Arizona’s largest VC fund as well as the Colangelo College of Bus…

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The Future of Career Development | Alan Stein 23:13

3M ago23:13

23:13

Alan Stein is the Founder, CEO & Chief Accelerator at Kadima Careers. With over 30 years of leadership experience at Google, Meta, Salesforce, and American Express, Alan knows how to navigate the challenges and opportunities of the job market. He's uniquely skilled at empowering ambitious professionals to land better jobs quickly, confidently and w…

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Notre-Dame: An acoustic reconstruction 45:31

3M ago45:31

45:31

See pictures and read more on materiallyspeaking.com On 15th April, 2019 a catastrophic fire broke out in Notre Dame Cathedral. Parisians watched in horror as the spire fell and most of the roof was destroyed. In the aftermath it became clear that a large area was contaminated with toxic dust and lead. The iconic building, which has dominated the Î…

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Growing an Agency and Trusting Your Team | Sarah Hart 20:07

3M ago20:07

20:07

Sarah Hart is the Founder and Chief Brand Designer at Hart & Co. Sarah has built a successful agency over the past 14 years. Starting as a freelancer, Sarah's entrepreneurial spirit led her to experiment with various projects and despite some failures, she persisted and eventually grew her agency by bringing on a team. Listen to this episode if you…

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Integrating Faith with Finance | Enoch Weng 17:14

3M ago17:14

17:14

Enoch Weng is the CEO & Co-Founder of Rise Above Finance. Enoch is a highly sought after speaker, consultant, and board member for his work in the non-profit and business world. With his unique background blend of entrepreneurship, finance, and the creative arts, Enoch has been pioneering interdisciplinary innovation throughout his career. Listen t…

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Scaling a Niche Product | Josh Colter 19:57

4M ago19:57

19:57

Josh Colter is the CEO of CardBoard. With over 15 years of experience building comprehensive and strategic marketing programs in competitive markets, Josh is motivated to lead teams with a solid strategic narrative. Josh is skilled in areas such as Strategic Product Analysis, Business Operations Analysis and C-Suite Level Consulting. Listen to this…

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Krafting User-Centric Products | Yana Welinder 17:55

4M ago17:55

17:55

Yana Welinder is the CEO of Kraftful. Her background as a product leader at various tech companies has provided her with firsthand experience of the challenges faced by product teams. Throughout her journey, she's identified several pain points that product managers and team members encounter while developing products. These insights led her to cre…

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Simplifying Billing Operations | Ruchi Varshney 19:29

4M ago19:29

19:29

Ruchi Varshney is the Co-Founder at Maple Billing. She is passionate about making business billing better by leveraging her extensive technology background and leadership skills built over several years of experience in leading engineering and product teams, developing new products, and growing user bases at large companies like Dropbox and startup…

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Bridging the Gap to European Talent with Dane Vignjevic 24:09

4M ago24:09

24:09

In this episode of the Inflection Podcast, I chat with Co-Founder @ Digitanity, Dane Vignjevic. Dane shares the inspiration behind Digitanity, explaining how the team noticed a need in the industry while working together in IT. They wanted to provide a solution where clients could hire employees through Digitanity, allowing for better management an…

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#033 - Lessons from Launching a Successful Open Source Project: The Chakra UI Story with Segun Adebayo 29:27

5M ago29:27

29:27

In this episode of the Inflection Podcast, I chat with the Founder of Chakra UI, Segun Adebayo. Segun shares his unexpected journey from a designer with no coding experience to the mastermind behind one of the most popular open-source projects out there. His story began with a simple desire to build a web app for designing resumes, which led him to…

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#032 - Harmonizing Chaos and Order: Lessons from Music to Product Management with Cameo Doran 17:29

5M ago17:29

17:29

In this episode of the Inflection Podcast, I chat with Product and Technology leader, Cameo Doran. Cameo shares her unconventional journey from being a musician to becoming a veteran in the product management space. Her story is a testament to the power of adaptability and the unexpected paths our careers can take. Cameo draws parallels between her…

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#031 - Exploring Customer-Centric Product Development with Anna Carmichael 13:24

5M ago13:24

13:24

In this episode of the Inflection Podcast, I chat with Product Manager at Kraftful, Anna Carmichael. Anna shares her unique journey into the world of product management, highlighting the value of diverse experiences and the importance of being user-centric. Anna emphasizes the similarities between sales (where she got her career start) and product …

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#030 - The Evolution of Remote Work: Is It Really Over with Kaleem Clarkson 20:39

5M ago20:39

20:39

In this episode of the Inflection Podcast, I chat with Chief Operating Officer of Blend Me, Inc. and remote work advocate, Kaleem Clarkson. Kaleem and I tackle the hot topic of remote work and its evolution post-pandemic. We talk about the drop in remote work from the pandemic to now. Yet despite the decrease, remote work is still prominent in the …

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Viareggio Carnival 2024: Confetti in their blood 28:29

5M ago28:29

28:29

See pictures and read more on materiallyspeaking.com The flags are out, the bunting too, and the red and white mascot Burlamacco is everywhere as Viareggio eagerly awaits the start of Carnival. The trees are heavy with oranges, the sweet fried dough, chiacchiere, are in the pastry shops - there’s excitement in the air! Dating back to 1873, Viareggi…

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#026 - Finding the Perfect Blend: Product, Market, and Excitement with Rebecca Clyde 28:11

5M ago28:11

28:11

In this episode of the Inflection Podcast, I chat with the Co-Founder & CEO of Botco.ai, Rebecca Clyde. We discuss Rebecca's journey from working at Intel to becoming an entrepreneur. Rebecca shares that she initially had no plans of going down the entrepreneurship route and simply followed the traditional path of getting a job with a Fortune 500 c…

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#029 - Building Confidence and Success In The Tech Industry: The Co.Lab Story with Sefunmi Osinaike 27:13

5M ago27:13

27:13

In this episode of the Inflection Podcast, I chat with Co-Founder and CEO at Join: Co.Lab, Sefunmi Osinaike. Sefunmi shares his background in electrical engineering and his desire to solve the problem of lack of electricity in his home country of Niger. However, he soon realized that the issue was more complex and required addressing political and …

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#028 - Finding Balance: Navigating Business, Family, and Leisure with Jared Kredit 34:43

6M ago34:43

34:43

In this episode of the Inflection Podcast, I chat with President at K2 Electric, Jared Kredit. Jared shares his journey in the construction industry, starting from his various roles at K2 Electric to eventually becoming the CEO. He emphasizes the importance of giving back to the community and the value of building relationships. He also talks about…

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Gabriele Gelatti: Like an insect 25:27

6M ago25:27

25:27

See pictures and read more on materiallyspeaking.com Gabriele talks to us about his upbringing in Genoa, his self-taught artistic training, his love for the history of art, and for photography. He explains the process of creating pebble mosaics, including the selection of stones and the use of lime mortar. He also discusses the importance of preser…

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#027 - The Future of Work: Human-Centric and Innovative HR Solutions with Saul Sutton 24:23

6M ago24:23

24:23

In this episode of the Inflection Podcast, I chat with Founder and Innovator at Letsscale, Saul Sutton. Saul shares his background in operational excellence and leadership roles at companies like Amazon. He discusses his passion for leading teams and being a guide to others. Saul also talks about the importance of leveraging God-given talents and a…

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#025 - Creating Positive Money Habits for Kids with Nicolle Hood and Annie Shoen 25:29

6M ago25:29

25:29

In this episode of the Inflection Podcast, I chat with the Co-Founders of My First Nest Egg, Nicolle Hood and Annie Shoen. Nicole and Annie share their journey of creating My First Nest Egg, a financial education app for kids. Inspired by their own children's lack of understanding about money, they embarked on a camping trip where the idea for the …

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#024 - Leading with Truth and Grace in the Agile World with Leslie Hill 25:53

7M ago25:53

25:53

In this episode of the Inflection Podcast, I chat with the SVP, Head of Agile Transformation at City National Bank, Leslie Hill. Leslie is a seasoned leader in the Agile space. She shares her journey into Agile leadership, emphasizing the importance of people over processes and the natural fit she found in Agile due to its focus on relationships. L…

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#023 - The Art of Data Storytelling with Andrew Esparza 1:02:19

7M ago1:02:19

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In this episode of the Inflection Podcast, I chat with Andrew Esparza, Founder at Kingdom Analytics. Andrew shares his journey with Kingdom Analytics, a data analytics company that aims to use data for good and help people. He initially had a background in themed entertainment but noticed a gap in the market when it came to due diligence and inform…

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#022 - Embracing Fear and Shifting Perspectives: Lessons from an Entrepreneur with Natalie Cook 21:27

7M ago21:27

21:27

In this episode of the Inflection Podcast, I chat with Natalie Cook, CEO of Copper8 Strategies. Natalie shares her experience of leaving her corporate job while three months pregnant with her second child, highlighting her motivation to embark on the path of entrepreneurship. Natalie emphasizes the crucial role of prioritizing mental and physical h…

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Robin Bell: Pioneers and famous Canadians 22:37

7M ago22:37

22:37

See pictures and read more on materiallyspeaking.com We settle down to chat outside Robin Bell’s home at a sheltered table with a spectacular view of the sea, from Pisa to La Spezia, and the never ending horizon. An exterior storage space against a yellow wall reveals shelves laden with maquettes and sculptures in various stages of completion. Robi…

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#021 - From New York to Africa: Leaving Corporate Life Behind with Weh’yee Barkon 18:02

7M ago18:02

18:02

In this episode of the Inflection Podcast, I chat with Weh’yee Barkon, Co-Founder of Feed Africa and Principal Consultant with Shortlist Professionals. Weh’yee chats with us during his stay in Africa. He shares his background in startups and how he ended up working with a Brooklyn-based electronic recycler. He discusses his move from New York to Ca…

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#020 - From Supply Chain to Aerospace: A Non-linear Career Path with Sandra Yang 22:36

8M ago22:36

22:36

In this episode of The Inflection Podcast, I chat with Sandra Yang Scirpo, Owner of Y4 Consulting and Head of Strategy at Gen. Sandra is a seasoned professional with a proven track record in driving strategic transformation and fostering business growth. She's worked with a diverse portfolio of clients ranging from Fortune 500 executives to small b…

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#019 - Challenges on the Path to a Four-Day Workweek with Phil McParlane 18:51

8M ago18:51

18:51

In this episode of the Inflection Podcast, I am joined by Phil McParlane, Founder of 4 Day Week. His goal is to build the world's largest job board for jobs with a shorter working week. We discuss the challenges of parenting and the lack of sleep that comes with it. Phil shares his desire for just one night of eight hours of sleep and reflects on t…

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Janice Mehlman: Come fly with me 21:31

8M ago21:31

21:31

See pictures and read more on materiallyspeaking.com The long, narrow, glass-walled studio of Janice Mehlman is perched half way up the steep garden of her home, on a hillside near Pietrasanta. Many of her abstract photographs are hung on crisp white walls, and she welcomes us inside to look at some of her work from the last 30 years. She explains …

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#018 - The Power of Taking a Shot: How One Message Can Change Your Life with Beejal Shah 17:50

8M ago17:50

17:50

In this episode of the Inflection Podcast, I interview Beejal Shah, the president of the North American Division of Launch Ventures. Beejal has a strong engineering and quantitative finance background, with powerful business management skills. She is motivated to help businesses grow with the right product and engineering team. During our chat, Bee…

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#017 - The Power of a Mission: Changing Lives Through Business with Liliya Valihun 18:32

8M ago18:32

18:32

In this episode of the Inflection Podcast, I sit down with Liliya Valihun, Chairwoman at Hebron IT Academy and HebronSoft. Born in Ukraine, Liliya is a serial entrepreneur with a kind and open heart. In our conversation, we discuss the origins of the Hebron IT Academy and its mission to provide training and job opportunities to teenage orphans and …

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#016 - Empowering Entrepreneurs with No-Code Solutions with Daniel Abebe 23:06

9M ago23:06

23:06

In this episode of the Inflection Podcast, I chat with Daniel Abebe, CEO and Co-Founder at HuggyStudio (helping entrepreneurs and intrapreneurs launch their ideas in 4 to 8 weeks). Daniel shares his journey into the no-code space and how his struggle to start a business without coding skills led him to hire an expensive agency. Despite building a g…

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#015 - Unbundling Traditional Education for Online Learning with Alex Peck 25:48

9M ago25:48

25:48

In this episode of the Inflection Podcast, I chat with the CEO of altMBA, Alex Peck. We discuss his journey working for Seth Godin and the decision he made to do something different from the traditional school path. Alex talks about his career journey and how it wasn't the typical trajectory. He shares how learning has been a key characteristic tha…

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#014 - Scaling and Teaching: Lessons from 17 Years in Design with Anthony Ferrara 27:35

9M ago27:35

27:35

In this episode of The Inflection Podcast, I chat with Anthony Ferrara, Principal at Oxy (web software, branding, mobile app and website design). We discuss creativity and what Anthony has learned in the design process that led him to where he is today. Anthony started design when he was 15 and has been a freelance designer most of his career. Ment…

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#013 - From Idea to Industry: The Rise of Podcasting and the Birth of Zvook with Anna Ratala 18:46

9M ago18:46

18:46

In the episode of the Inflection Podcast, I sit down with Anna Ratala, CEO & Founder of Zvook. Anna is a business leader, tech enthusiast, entrepreneur and storyteller at heart. I believe you will be inspired by her story! Anna shares about her journey from Singapore to America and how her entrepreneurial story began. She emphasizes the importance …

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#012 - Building Collaborative Ecosystems and Businesses with Melissa Armas 22:25

9M ago22:25

22:25

In this episode of The Inflection Podcast, I chat with Melissa Armas, the Founder and CEO of AZ Collab. We discuss Melissa's journey and the inflection points that led her to where she is today. Melissa shares her experiences as a serial expat. Having lived and and worked in six different countries, she has witnessed the power of diversity and how …

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#011 - Crafting a Safer World for Travelers: A Conversation with Isaiah Lopez 20:26

10M ago20:26

20:26

In this episode of The Inflection podcast, I sit down with Isaiah, founder of OZZI, a company building innovative travel solutions, such as their flagship global travel safety app. With a vision rooted in his personal experiences and a deep-seated desire to foster a safer world, Isaiah has spent two decades leveraging the power of AI to bridge the …

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#010 - Accounting for Ambition: Tony Wilson on Building Your Own Path 27:44

11M ago27:44

27:44

In today's episode, I catch up with Tony Wilson, a man on a mission to empower entrepreneurs by simplifying accounting woes. He founded his own CPA firm, which he launched after being part of "The Great Resignation" of 2021. Tony's love for small business began in 2010 when he and his brother started a photography & design venture. While his brothe…

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#009 - Yvonne Carlson - Unpacking the Future: AI, Ethics, and Leadership 22:53

11M ago22:53

22:53

Join me in this engaging episode of the Inflection Podcast as I sit down with Yvonne, the insightful and innovative CTO of Global Media Outreach, where she leverages broad tech leadership expertise from roles like VP at Unite Life and Director at FaithTech Chicago. She is an active IEEE Computer Society member committed to blending faith and techno…

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#008 - Arjun Mahadevan - Paving Paths to Success with Doola 21:46

12M ago21:46

21:46

In today's episode, I chat with Arjun about his journey and his mission to help founders worldwide get a shot at success by enabling them to launch a US company from anywhere in the world. He is the CEO of doola.com, your trusted partner for confidently launching a US company from anywhere in the world. Previously he was Co-founder at Standups.io. …

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Steaven Richard: Artsmithing 19:32

1y ago19:32

19:32

See pictures and read more on materiallyspeaking.com Steaven Richard evolved his craft as an apprentice to several artisan blacksmiths over many years and in many countries, before establishing his own atelier in Paris specialising in artistic metalwork Soon demand for his work, from architects and designers, grew - and he needed more space. To acc…

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Xavier Montoy: Sternocera aequisignata 24:11

1y ago24:11

24:11

See pictures and read more on materiallyspeaking.com Xavier Montoy grew up in a family of doctors and was always keen on biology. When he chose an artistic route he wanted to focus attention on endangered insects to highlight how we should honour and conserve them. As part of our Paris series, Mike Axinn and I go to the 11th arrondissement of Paris…

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#007 - Ian Peterman - Conscious Design 23:31

1y ago23:31

23:31

Ian Peterman is enthusiastic about green technology, the great outdoors, and space. He is committed to developing innovative technologies that can improve people's lives. After working as an engineer and designer for over a decade in startups and at companies such as HP, he founded the Peterman Design Firm. It began as a one-man operation in his ga…

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#006 - Cory Berg - Developing Leadership Muscle 23:22

1y ago23:22

23:22

Cory is an experienced engineering leader and CTO who is enthusiastic about creating exceptional products. His focus is on aiding technology leaders in improving their skills, developing excellent software, mending inefficient procedures, and facilitating organizational transformations. In today's episode, we dive into Cory's background starting of…

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Judith Kraft: Early instrument maker 25:50

1y ago25:50

25:50

See pictures and read more on materiallyspeaking.com Judith’s workshop is in the 10th arrondissement, tucked away in a courtyard behind huge iron gates where tall white buildings house workshops, and motorbikes and cars are squeezed against the walls. There are lines of plants in terracotta pots and a small white dog. Judith greets us in her office…

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#005 - Tom Nearing - A decade of stories 38:27

1y ago38:27

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Tom Nearing's path has been anything but traditional. From Ranch hand to recruiting, to co-working space mogul, to app development... One thing is clear in Tom's story... He's adept at connecting with others and building epic things along the way. He started Story Partners with the belief that there is nothing more compelling than our stories! Stor…

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Sylvain Maenhout: Forging a new life 24:25

1y ago24:25

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See pictures and read more on materiallyspeaking.com Sylvain always loved cooking and when he discovered a passion for working with metal and wood he trained so he could create kitchen knives for chefs. Mike Axinn and I travelled to Paris to meet four artisans. In the first of our series we talk with Sylvain Maenhout who took the decision to retrai…

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