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About author Jeff Goins: Jeff Goins is a full-time writer who lives just outside of Nashville, Tennessee, with his wife, son, and border collie. Should you start your own business, or stick to your day job? Is your passion all that’s required to succeed? MORE
I am always invigorated when I spend time with Plex executives and customers as I did at its PowerPlex event in Nashville last week. There was a blue collar excitement to the event. Accounting had an industrial engineering flavor with. Cloud Computing, SaaS Industry Commentary MORE
Nationwide, it’s in eight markets including Atlanta, Birmingham, Charlotte and Nashville. Carvana, a startup that lets people buy used cars online for next day delivery, launched this month in Austin and San Antonio. Carvana is also in Houston and Dallas. With Carvana, you can buy a car entirely online – from financing, to trade-in to […] The post Carvana Launches into Austin and San Antonio appeared first on SiliconHills. Austin San Antonio MORE
He is the founder and CEO of TechnologyAdvice , a Nashville, Tenn.-based by Rob Bellenfant, founder and CEO of TechnologyAdvice. If you keep up with the news on project management and business strategy, you’ve probably come across the buzzword “agile” more than a few times. MORE
Nashville. The brilliant thing about Nashville is that it’s in the state of Tennessee. In addition to this, Nashville is known to have great funding options for startups. Starting a successful business can be a lot of hard work. MORE
Together they have built b:ok into one of Nashville’s leading technology companies, providing digital media development and comprehensive IT services. by Julie May, CEO of bytes of knowledge (b:ok). MORE
The Nashville Social Enterprise Alliance Business For Good Competition provides potential and serial social entrepreneurs with a unique forum for submitting novel ideas to solve various social problems. Great opportunity for you to pitch your ideas/ventures. MORE
Positioned between the CMA Music Festival in Nashville and Bonnaroo in nearby Manchester, many conference participants are expected to attend one or both of the music festivals. MORE
One of my colleagues, Jose Gonzalez, was co-founder of Conexion Americas here in Nashville before he joined our faculty. The video below reinforces why for generations people have come to the U.S. -- to find economic freedom and the opportunity to prosper. MORE
A new co-working space, called CoLab, recently opened on Fourth Avenue in downtown Nashville. When opening CoLab Orlando, I immediately thought it was a good fit for Nashville because it's an entrepreneurial town -- the creativity of an up-and-coming town on the cutting edge," Hussey said. Kailey Hussey, a recent graduate of Belmont University and John Hussey's daughter, is heading up CoLab in Nashville. MORE
Together they have built b:ok into one of Nashville’s leading technology companies, providing digital media development and comprehensive IT services. by Julie May, CEO of bytes of knowledge (b:ok). MORE
Cecilia Academy in Nashville. As my quote of the week, I offer the words of our daughter, Maggie Kuyper, who teaches English and coaches volleyball at St. She reflected at her blog on all of the many wonderful small businesses that make up our downtown in Franklin, Tennessee. So thanks to all the people and families who spend their time building and running these awesome small businesses! You can read the entire post at her blog Life, Literature, and the Pursuit of Happiness. MORE
The company announced Wednesday its acquisition of American Born Moonshine from Windy Hill Spirits, based in Nashville. One of Austin’s newest spirit companies, Milestone Brands is on a buying spree. Milestone recently acquired Dulce Vida Tequila. The financial terms of the acquisition were not disclosed. Chad Auler, co-founder of Deep Eddy Vodka,and Eric Dopkins, former […] The post Austin-based Milestone Brands Acquires American Born Moonshine appeared first on SiliconHills. MORE
Emma, a digital marketing platform based in Nashville, announced Tuesday that it is now accepting nominations for its 14th annual Emma 25 honorees. The program, Emma 25, grants select nonprofit organizations Emma email marketing services for a lifetime. The free accounts let nonprofit organizations distribute email to up to 5,000 contacts per month. To date, […]. The post Emma is Soliciting Nominations for its 14th Annual Grant Program appeared first on SiliconHills. Austin MORE
Aloompa is an app development business located in Nashville, Tennessee that specializes primarily in apps for music festivals. ENTREPRENEURIAL PROFILE : Aloompa. Their first customer was the Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival in Manchester, Tennessee. MORE
Talking with Peter Marcum uncovers a secret history of Nashville’s tech business. The Entrepreneurial Mind : Peter Marcum. Highlights include buying much of the Enron equipment in liquidation and building a fiber network across the country and Europe AND overseeing at one time the largest Ebay business in the country. Tweet Facebook LinkedIn Tumblr Stumble Digg Delicious The post A Journey from Liquidator to Technology Entrepreneur appeared first on Dr Jeff Cornwall MORE
A Nashville entrepreneur’s story that includes U2, technology and success. The Entrepreneurial Mind : Scott Scovill. Tweet Facebook LinkedIn Tumblr Stumble Digg Delicious The post This Entrepreneur’s Path to Success Included U2 and Alan Jackson appeared first on Dr Jeff Cornwall MORE
Together they have built b:ok into one of Nashville’s leading technology companies, providing digital media development and comprehensive IT services. MORE
The Entrepreneurial Mind : Eric Gehrke – Nashville Rowing TweetFacebookLinkedInTumblrStumbleDiggDelicious. The post Social Entrepreneur Brings Rowing to Nashville appeared first on Dr Jeff Cornwall MORE
Nashville Marketing Systems | Free Stock Photos and Resources. Businesses have to build their SEO so that they can attract traffic that will later be converted into customers. However, enhancing the SEO of a company web page can be an expensive process. MORE
Together they have built b:ok into one of Nashville’s leading technology companies, providing digital media development and comprehensive IT services. by Julie May, CEO of bytes of knowledge (b:ok). Too often, IT firms focus on creating a solution before understanding the problem. MORE
It will be held here in Nashville from July 17-23. Two of my friends are helping to organize a summer camp for high school students to learn more about business through a week of experiential learning. I will be participating as one of their guest instructors. MORE
I went to his website and discovered that he is the Democratic candidate from District 56, which covers part of Nashville. Tags: Public Policy, Economics and Entrepreneurship District 56 Matt Kenigson Nashville Tennesse House This morning I had a delightful conversation over coffee. I must admit that I almost did not accept the invitation. It all started with a call from Matt Kenigson. He mentioned in his voice mail that he was running for the Tennessee House of Representatives. MORE
Chris Sloan — past chairman of the Nashville Tech council and one of Nashville’s preeminent tech / startup lawyers — joins me as co-host on a new show called Breaking Business, where we explore the convergence of entrepreneurship and the law. Breaking Business : Pilot. MORE
As you may know, Nashville has been devastated by flooding this weekend. They live on the west side of Nashville near the Harpeth River. Tags: Harpeth River Nashville Flood I will not be blogging for a few days. While our home is OK, our daughter and son-in-law were not as lucky. It was one of the rivers that took the brunt of the 12-18 inches of rain we had. Sadly their home was flooded. Thankfully they are safe. We do not know the extent of the damage to their home. MORE
The post Food Truck Owner ‘Shakes’ Up Nashville Food Truck Market appeared first on Dr Jeff Cornwall TweetFacebookLinkedInTumblrStumbleDiggDelicious. MORE
David, born in Nashville, has been involved in the music industry on some level for his entire life. David, born in Nashville, has been involved in the music industry on some level for his entire life. What We Covered During The Interview Here''s what we talked about during the interview - David talks about his background growing up in Nashville and what his original aspirations as a musician were. Download the Text Transcript in PDF (Coming Soon). MORE
A Nashville-based group called Better Bootstrap meets monthly to share ideas and best practices. Tags: Bootstrapping Tennessean Columns Better Bootstrap bootstrapping Cash flow Nashville flood Now that the floodwaters have receded, the process of rebuilding small businesses affected by the flood of 2010 is beginning to unfold. MORE
Tweet Facebook LinkedIn Tumblr Stumble Digg Delicious The post My Conversation with Sid Chambless of Nashville Capital Network appeared first on Dr Jeff Cornwall The Entrepreneurial Mind : Sid Chambless. MORE
Economic crises, fundamental changes in the market and, as we have witnessed here in Nashville this past week, natural disasters can lead to business failures. Tags: Flood of 2010 Nashville flood There is a pervasive myth that 80 percent to 90 percent of small businesses fail within the first five years. Actually, studies by the Small Business Administration have found that 51 percent of small businesses survive five years and beyond. MORE
Music fans know that a lot of great talent emerges from Oklahoma — and then moves to Nashville or Austin. In cities like Nashville, Austin, and San Francisco, technology, manufacturing, and good paying jobs grew dramatically after those cities established a thriving arts culture. MORE
The companies made the announcement at HomeAway’s RezFest 2014 in Nashville, the […] The post BeHome247 Strikes Partnership with Kaba to Make Products for the Vacation Rental Market appeared first on SiliconHills. BeHome247, an Austin-based maker of automated controls for the home, has struck a partnership with Kaba Oracode, a maker of keyless door locks. MORE
Portioned was so N’Sync that by the time our chauffeur Doyle rolled us into Emma HQ in Nashville, TN this team out-pitched everyone. If StartupBus was the NCAA tournament, GetPortioned.com was the #1 seed in the Midwest bracket heading out of Nashville. MORE
You can find The Peach Truck on corners across Nashville, on tour in various states, or in packages delivered right to your porch. MORE
One year ago today I blogged about a new microfund here in Nashville called Jumpstart Foundry. We will build Nashville one small group at a time over the next 5-10 years. You do not have to be from Nashville or intend to keep the business in Nashville. MORE
DevDigital has offices in Nashville, Tennessee and Baroda, India. ENTREPRENEURIAL PROFILE : Peter Marcum: DevDigital. DevDigital began as company that bought used Internet network assets, such as routers and switches, from distressed companies at a steep discount. MORE
Nashville,, Tennessee — Saturday May 12, Gonzeaux #6. Nashville is throwing the recession out of town. Mercury Intermedia : When you think of Nashville, the first thought is country music right? No, Mercury, based in Nashville, quietly dominates this high tech niche. MORE
He is the founder and CEO of TechnologyAdvice , a Nashville, Tenn.-based by Rob Bellenfant, founder and CEO of TechnologyAdvice. Startup companies are small, and almost always focused on growth. MORE
Massey Chair in Entrepreneurship and Director of the Center for Entrepreneurship at Belmont University in Nashville, TN. by Dr. Jeff Cornwall. There is little doubt that America needs a strong dose of entrepreneurial activity to jumpstart the economy. MORE
Nashville. When utilized in the most proper manner, a large community on Instagram for your brand can be a highly-effective visual advertising channel. Recent studies showcase that this platform can provide 25% more engagement with consumers when compared to other social media channels. MORE
As for further growth, Walden is looking to franchise Iron Tribe Fitness – the company is in the process of finalizing a deal for its first franchise in Nashville, TN. While some businesses start out as an idea in a college dorm , others start out as a simple hobby in the garage. MORE
But we'll kick things off with Nashville. The home of country music," Nashville is known for its large music and tourist industry (although the area's largest employer is actually the health-care sector). MORE
Nashville, Tennessee. Connie Britton and Hayden Panettierre, stars of the popular television show Nashville. Nashville has been on the map for a while now, primarily thanks to its famous country music scene. MORE
Here’s the bus schedule: Sunday – Departs Chicago for Nashville, TN. Monday – Nashville to Shreveport, LA. StartupBus 2013 is just days away. Instead of packing up, I’m pacing the 50,000 square feet halls of 1871 in Chicago , still a bit scared, still totally freaked out - about living on a bus with complete strangers. Starting up a company from scratch, in three days, while on the bus may be the easy part of this experience. MORE
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The Entrepreneurial Mind
JUNE 8, 2015
The Entrepreneurial Mind : Eric Gehrke – Nashville Rowing TweetFacebookLinkedInTumblrStumbleDiggDelicious. The post Social Entrepreneur Brings Rowing to Nashville appeared first on Dr Jeff Cornwall
Gregg Fraley, Author of Jack's Notebook
MAY 13, 2012
Nashville,, Tennessee — Saturday May 12, Gonzeaux #6. Nashville is throwing the recession out of town. Mercury Intermedia : When you think of Nashville, the first thought is country music right? No, Mercury, based in Nashville, quietly dominates this high tech niche.
ReadWriteStart
JANUARY 19, 2011
But we'll kick things off with Nashville. The home of country music," Nashville is known for its large music and tourist industry (although the area's largest employer is actually the health-care sector).
The Entrepreneurial Mind
DECEMBER 28, 2015
The post Food Truck Owner ‘Shakes’ Up Nashville Food Truck Market appeared first on Dr Jeff Cornwall TweetFacebookLinkedInTumblrStumbleDiggDelicious.
The Entrepreneurial Mind
OCTOBER 23, 2013
Tweet Facebook LinkedIn Tumblr Stumble Digg Delicious The post My Conversation with Sid Chambless of Nashville Capital Network appeared first on Dr Jeff Cornwall The Entrepreneurial Mind : Sid Chambless.
YoungUpstarts
MAY 27, 2013
Positioned between the CMA Music Festival in Nashville and Bonnaroo in nearby Manchester, many conference participants are expected to attend one or both of the music festivals.
deal architect
JULY 6, 2015
I am always invigorated when I spend time with Plex executives and customers as I did at its PowerPlex event in Nashville last week. There was a blue collar excitement to the event. Accounting had an industrial engineering flavor with. Cloud Computing, SaaS Industry Commentary
The Entrepreneurial Mind
FEBRUARY 12, 2014
Chris Sloan — past chairman of the Nashville Tech council and one of Nashville’s preeminent tech / startup lawyers — joins me as co-host on a new show called Breaking Business, where we explore the convergence of entrepreneurship and the law. Breaking Business : Pilot.
The Entrepreneurial Mind
MAY 10, 2010
Economic crises, fundamental changes in the market and, as we have witnessed here in Nashville this past week, natural disasters can lead to business failures. Tags: Flood of 2010 Nashville flood There is a pervasive myth that 80 percent to 90 percent of small businesses fail within the first five years. Actually, studies by the Small Business Administration have found that 51 percent of small businesses survive five years and beyond.
The Entrepreneurial Mind
SEPTEMBER 17, 2010
I went to his website and discovered that he is the Democratic candidate from District 56, which covers part of Nashville. Tags: Public Policy, Economics and Entrepreneurship District 56 Matt Kenigson Nashville Tennesse House This morning I had a delightful conversation over coffee. I must admit that I almost did not accept the invitation. It all started with a call from Matt Kenigson. He mentioned in his voice mail that he was running for the Tennessee House of Representatives.
The Entrepreneurial Mind
JUNE 7, 2010
A Nashville-based group called Better Bootstrap meets monthly to share ideas and best practices. Tags: Bootstrapping Tennessean Columns Better Bootstrap bootstrapping Cash flow Nashville flood Now that the floodwaters have receded, the process of rebuilding small businesses affected by the flood of 2010 is beginning to unfold.
The Entrepreneurial Mind
JULY 18, 2016
You can find The Peach Truck on corners across Nashville, on tour in various states, or in packages delivered right to your porch.
SiliconHills
NOVEMBER 28, 2017
Emma, a digital marketing platform based in Nashville, announced Tuesday that it is now accepting nominations for its 14th annual Emma 25 honorees. The program, Emma 25, grants select nonprofit organizations Emma email marketing services for a lifetime. The free accounts let nonprofit organizations distribute email to up to 5,000 contacts per month. To date, […]. The post Emma is Soliciting Nominations for its 14th Annual Grant Program appeared first on SiliconHills. Austin
YoungUpstarts
NOVEMBER 8, 2016
Nashville. The brilliant thing about Nashville is that it’s in the state of Tennessee. In addition to this, Nashville is known to have great funding options for startups. Starting a successful business can be a lot of hard work.
The Entrepreneurial Mind
JANUARY 22, 2014
The Nashville Social Enterprise Alliance Business For Good Competition provides potential and serial social entrepreneurs with a unique forum for submitting novel ideas to solve various social problems. Great opportunity for you to pitch your ideas/ventures.
SiliconHills
OCTOBER 28, 2015
Nationwide, it’s in eight markets including Atlanta, Birmingham, Charlotte and Nashville. Carvana, a startup that lets people buy used cars online for next day delivery, launched this month in Austin and San Antonio. Carvana is also in Houston and Dallas. With Carvana, you can buy a car entirely online – from financing, to trade-in to […] The post Carvana Launches into Austin and San Antonio appeared first on SiliconHills. Austin San Antonio
The Entrepreneurial Mind
MARCH 26, 2014
A Nashville entrepreneur’s story that includes U2, technology and success. The Entrepreneurial Mind : Scott Scovill. Tweet Facebook LinkedIn Tumblr Stumble Digg Delicious The post This Entrepreneur’s Path to Success Included U2 and Alan Jackson appeared first on Dr Jeff Cornwall
SiliconHills
JUNE 1, 2016
The company announced Wednesday its acquisition of American Born Moonshine from Windy Hill Spirits, based in Nashville. One of Austin’s newest spirit companies, Milestone Brands is on a buying spree. Milestone recently acquired Dulce Vida Tequila. The financial terms of the acquisition were not disclosed. Chad Auler, co-founder of Deep Eddy Vodka,and Eric Dopkins, former […] The post Austin-based Milestone Brands Acquires American Born Moonshine appeared first on SiliconHills.
The Entrepreneurial Mind
JUNE 20, 2014
Aloompa is an app development business located in Nashville, Tennessee that specializes primarily in apps for music festivals. ENTREPRENEURIAL PROFILE : Aloompa. Their first customer was the Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival in Manchester, Tennessee.
SiliconHills
SEPTEMBER 17, 2014
The companies made the announcement at HomeAway’s RezFest 2014 in Nashville, the […] The post BeHome247 Strikes Partnership with Kaba to Make Products for the Vacation Rental Market appeared first on SiliconHills. BeHome247, an Austin-based maker of automated controls for the home, has struck a partnership with Kaba Oracode, a maker of keyless door locks.
The Entrepreneurial Mind
JUNE 4, 2011
One of my colleagues, Jose Gonzalez, was co-founder of Conexion Americas here in Nashville before he joined our faculty. The video below reinforces why for generations people have come to the U.S. -- to find economic freedom and the opportunity to prosper.
The Entrepreneurial Mind
APRIL 10, 2014
Talking with Peter Marcum uncovers a secret history of Nashville’s tech business. The Entrepreneurial Mind : Peter Marcum. Highlights include buying much of the Enron equipment in liquidation and building a fiber network across the country and Europe AND overseeing at one time the largest Ebay business in the country. Tweet Facebook LinkedIn Tumblr Stumble Digg Delicious The post A Journey from Liquidator to Technology Entrepreneur appeared first on Dr Jeff Cornwall
Up and Running
DECEMBER 9, 2014
Nashville, Tennessee. Connie Britton and Hayden Panettierre, stars of the popular television show Nashville. Nashville has been on the map for a while now, primarily thanks to its famous country music scene.
Up and Running
MAY 29, 2015
About author Jeff Goins: Jeff Goins is a full-time writer who lives just outside of Nashville, Tennessee, with his wife, son, and border collie. Should you start your own business, or stick to your day job? Is your passion all that’s required to succeed?
YoungUpstarts
JANUARY 26, 2014
Together they have built b:ok into one of Nashville’s leading technology companies, providing digital media development and comprehensive IT services. by Julie May, CEO of bytes of knowledge (b:ok).
Gregg Fraley, Author of Jack's Notebook
MARCH 13, 2015
Music fans know that a lot of great talent emerges from Oklahoma — and then moves to Nashville or Austin. In cities like Nashville, Austin, and San Francisco, technology, manufacturing, and good paying jobs grew dramatically after those cities established a thriving arts culture.
YoungUpstarts
JANUARY 30, 2014
Together they have built b:ok into one of Nashville’s leading technology companies, providing digital media development and comprehensive IT services.
YoungUpstarts
OCTOBER 22, 2013
Together they have built b:ok into one of Nashville’s leading technology companies, providing digital media development and comprehensive IT services. by Julie May, CEO of bytes of knowledge (b:ok).
The Entrepreneurial Mind
MARCH 1, 2010
A new co-working space, called CoLab, recently opened on Fourth Avenue in downtown Nashville. When opening CoLab Orlando, I immediately thought it was a good fit for Nashville because it's an entrepreneurial town -- the creativity of an up-and-coming town on the cutting edge," Hussey said. Kailey Hussey, a recent graduate of Belmont University and John Hussey's daughter, is heading up CoLab in Nashville.
Up and Running
MARCH 1, 2013
Here’s the bus schedule: Sunday – Departs Chicago for Nashville, TN. Monday – Nashville to Shreveport, LA. StartupBus 2013 is just days away. Instead of packing up, I’m pacing the 50,000 square feet halls of 1871 in Chicago , still a bit scared, still totally freaked out - about living on a bus with complete strangers. Starting up a company from scratch, in three days, while on the bus may be the easy part of this experience.
The Entrepreneurial Mind
NOVEMBER 24, 2010
Cecilia Academy in Nashville. As my quote of the week, I offer the words of our daughter, Maggie Kuyper, who teaches English and coaches volleyball at St. She reflected at her blog on all of the many wonderful small businesses that make up our downtown in Franklin, Tennessee. So thanks to all the people and families who spend their time building and running these awesome small businesses! You can read the entire post at her blog Life, Literature, and the Pursuit of Happiness.
Brandanew
OCTOBER 14, 2016
Nashville. When utilized in the most proper manner, a large community on Instagram for your brand can be a highly-effective visual advertising channel. Recent studies showcase that this platform can provide 25% more engagement with consumers when compared to other social media channels.
YoungUpstarts
OCTOBER 17, 2013
Together they have built b:ok into one of Nashville’s leading technology companies, providing digital media development and comprehensive IT services. by Julie May, CEO of bytes of knowledge (b:ok). Too often, IT firms focus on creating a solution before understanding the problem.
Up and Running
MARCH 28, 2013
Portioned was so N’Sync that by the time our chauffeur Doyle rolled us into Emma HQ in Nashville, TN this team out-pitched everyone. If StartupBus was the NCAA tournament, GetPortioned.com was the #1 seed in the Midwest bracket heading out of Nashville.
The Entrepreneurial Mind
MARCH 10, 2011
One year ago today I blogged about a new microfund here in Nashville called Jumpstart Foundry. We will build Nashville one small group at a time over the next 5-10 years. You do not have to be from Nashville or intend to keep the business in Nashville.
The Entrepreneurial Mind
APRIL 5, 2011
It will be held here in Nashville from July 17-23. Two of my friends are helping to organize a summer camp for high school students to learn more about business through a week of experiential learning. I will be participating as one of their guest instructors.
YoungUpstarts
MARCH 5, 2015
He is the founder and CEO of TechnologyAdvice , a Nashville, Tenn.-based by Rob Bellenfant, founder and CEO of TechnologyAdvice. If you keep up with the news on project management and business strategy, you’ve probably come across the buzzword “agile” more than a few times.
The Entrepreneurial Mind
MAY 27, 2014
DevDigital has offices in Nashville, Tennessee and Baroda, India. ENTREPRENEURIAL PROFILE : Peter Marcum: DevDigital. DevDigital began as company that bought used Internet network assets, such as routers and switches, from distressed companies at a steep discount.
Entrepreneurs-Journey.com by Yaro Starak
DECEMBER 4, 2013
David, born in Nashville, has been involved in the music industry on some level for his entire life. David, born in Nashville, has been involved in the music industry on some level for his entire life. What We Covered During The Interview Here''s what we talked about during the interview - David talks about his background growing up in Nashville and what his original aspirations as a musician were. Download the Text Transcript in PDF (Coming Soon).
YoungUpstarts
OCTOBER 20, 2014
He is the founder and CEO of TechnologyAdvice , a Nashville, Tenn.-based by Rob Bellenfant, founder and CEO of TechnologyAdvice. Startup companies are small, and almost always focused on growth.
YoungUpstarts
JULY 28, 2013
Massey Chair in Entrepreneurship and Director of the Center for Entrepreneurship at Belmont University in Nashville, TN. by Dr. Jeff Cornwall. There is little doubt that America needs a strong dose of entrepreneurial activity to jumpstart the economy.
Transformify
SEPTEMBER 6, 2018
Nashville Marketing Systems | Free Stock Photos and Resources. Businesses have to build their SEO so that they can attract traffic that will later be converted into customers. However, enhancing the SEO of a company web page can be an expensive process.
YoungUpstarts
MAY 21, 2012
As for further growth, Walden is looking to franchise Iron Tribe Fitness – the company is in the process of finalizing a deal for its first franchise in Nashville, TN. While some businesses start out as an idea in a college dorm , others start out as a simple hobby in the garage.
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