What will you learn about Gradiant, the first-ever Water Tech Unicorn, if you listen to this week's release of the Podcast? Well, I have seven insights for you, starting with number one:

1. Innovative Business Model and Focus on Proprietary Solutions: A significant portion of Gradiant's projects (60%) are sole-sourced, meaning they face no competition for these projects because they develop the solution from scratch for their client. This approach underscores the importance of offering bespoke, innovative solutions to clients' unique problems, a strategy that can be crucial for startups, sure, but also for anyone aiming to differentiate themselves in the competitive and sometimes commoditized water market!

2. Emphasis Rapid Technology Development: Gradiant's success is partly attributed to their philosophy of pushing technology to market quickly, embracing the concept of Minimum Viable Product (MVP). They focus on developing technologies that are good enough to solve the problem at hand and getting them into the field for testing, rather than waiting for a perfect solution. This approach accelerates adoption and allows for real-world feedback to refine that said technology.

3. Attracting and Retaining Talent through Generous Incentives: If Prakash is so certain that Gradiant's special sauce lies in its people, it's no wonder that Gradiant has set a high industry standard by allocating 7% of the company for employee participation, excluding the founders. This generous approach to employee equity is indicative of the value they place on their team's contribution to the company's success and can serve as a model for how startups might consider structuring their own incentive programs.

4. Building a Strong Company Culture and Team: I just touched on how Gradiant attributes a large part of their success to the quality of their team and the company culture they have cultivated. Well, this emphasis on assembling a talented and culturally cohesive team highlights the importance of not just technical skills, but also the alignment of values and vision within the company.

5. Leveraging Acquisitions for Strategic Growth: Gradiant's strategic acquisitions, particularly in markets where organic growth would be too slow or challenging, demonstrate the value of targeted M&A activities to rapidly expand capabilities and market presence. There's again a talent aspect to this, as their approach to keeping and incentivizing the talent within acquired companies further emphasizes the importance of people in Gradiant's growth strategy.

6. Adapting Business Models to Market Needs: Gradiant's ability to adapt their business model, such as the Build-Own-Operate (BOO) approach that got them started in Oil & Gas and still gets applied today on certain projects, showcases their flexibility in meeting client needs and market demands. This adaptability is a critical strategy for navigating the complex and varied global water market. Note as well that they don't claim they've been super clever in using this approach; they actually "stole" it from their customers! Listen and adapt; there's win-win potential in that.

7. Emphasis on R&D and Innovation Centers: The establishment of innovation centers in strategic locations underscores Gradiant's commitment to continuous innovation and development of bespoke solutions. This approach not only fuels their pipeline of proprietary technologies but also positions them as a globally local leader in water tech and in the water industry. 

I could have taken more, but I think seven is a good chunk to go out and apply, so here you have it. If you think I've missed one that's even more important than those seven, come tell me on LinkedIn or by mail (my mail is in the description). 

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Did $330 Million Go To Waste in 2023 in Water Tech? 72 Venture Capital deals were closed last year (out of 106 deals overall), which, according to later-stage investors like Brian Iversen, is, at best, a gamble. So is it? Let's find out!

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Brian Iversen's article - Why Venture Capital is Failing in Water

Brian Iversen on the DWW Podcast

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00:00 Growth Capital investment in Water Tech in 2023

01:04 The investor that didn't believe in VC for Water Tech

02:56 The Rules

03:23 VC 1 that may have earned money in Water Tech

04:25 How much?

06:53 VC 2 that made a big buck in Water Tech

08:28 How much?

10:19 VC 3 who won a jackpot in Water Tech

12:08 How much?

13:47 VC 3 reacts (unexpectedly!)

14:20 Summary & Next Steps

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About this Channel: Welcome to the (don't) Waste Water channel! In each episode, Antoine Walter from DWW Media shares water, water tech, water finance & water entrepreneurship stories. This show will teach you the water industry like you've never seen it. If you're asking how the water sector will overcome the water crises ahead, this video is for you.

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Did $330 Million Go To Waste in 2023 in Water Tech? 72 Venture Capital deals were closed last year, which, according to Brian Iversen, is, at best, a gamble. Wanna get his rationale? Then listen to this episode!

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Cimbria Capital https://cimbriacapital.com/

Cimbria Consulting https://cimbria-consulting.com/

Cimbria Nord https://www.linkedin.com/company/cimbria-nord/

Why Venture Capital is Failing in Water https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/why-venture-capital-failing-water-brian-v-iversen/

Brian Iversen's LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/brianviversen/

Tom Ferguson on the DWW Podcast https://dww.show/the-secret-formula-for-profit-in-water-tech-venture-capital/

Reinhard Hübner on the DWW Podcast https://dww.show/the-7-secrets-of-the-water-company-of-the-year-you-shall-absolutely-steal/

Paul O'Callaghan on the DWW Podcast https://dww.show/how-long-will-it-take-to-grow-the-4-stages-of-water-innovation/

John Robinson on the DWW Podcast https://dww.show/how-to-mitigate-4-shades-of-water-risk-through-impact-investing/

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⏰ TIME CODES ⏰

00:00 In This Week's Episode

02:18 Did someone ever succeed with Venture Capital in Water?

05:06 Introducing Brian Iversen (Cimbria Capital)

06:07 Is Brian's 2019 Article on Venture Capital still valid in 2024?

11:32 The Problem with Venture Capital in Water Tech

13:44 What are Cimbria Capital, Consulting and Nord?

17:29 What is Cimbria investing in?

19:19 What's Cimbria's Typical Participation in their investments?

21:06 Does Cimbria target specific verticals?

22:52 Could Venture Capital succeed in subsections of the Water Market?

25:46 Is Investing in Water Tech REALLY risky?

30:11 Are Membrane Companies VC's Darling?

35:52 What's the story of Cimbria's First Exit?

37:43 How does Growth Equity rebuild a Midsized Companies Layer?

38:49 Is a struggling company the perfect investment?

39:56 How does Cimbria source its investment deals?

41:08 Could Cimbria become an acquisition target?

42:37 What is Cimbria building over the long run?

44:16 Is ESG Investment any serious?

46:01 Rapid Fire Questions

#WaterInvestment #WaterTech #WaterFinance

About this Podcast: Welcome to the (don't) Waste Water podcast! In each episode, Antoine Walter from DWW Media shares water, wastewater & water entrepreneurship stories. This show will teach you the water industry like you've never seen it. If you're asking how the water sector will overcome the water crises ahead, this video is for you.

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Water resilience, especially in the face of climate change, demands innovative and strategic solutions. Mekorot, Israel's national water company, exemplifies this by advancing water management and infrastructure to ensure sustainable water supply amidst growing challenges.

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Global Water Summit (including the Water Resilience workshop): https://www.watermeetsmoney.com/

Mekorot's Website: https://www.mekorot.co.il/

OECD's report on Climate Resilient Infrastructure: https://www.oecd.org/environment/cc/policy-perspectives-climate-resilient-infrastructure.pdf

What does resilience mean for urban water services: https://www.jstor.org/stable/26270048

Global Water Resilience Analysis of Water Distribution Systems: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0043135416307473

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00:00 In This Week's Episode

02:50 Introducing Water Resilience

04:40 Work with me!

05:14 Introducing Yossi Yaacoby

07:04 Mekorot's Elevator Pitch

09:05 Mekorot's Role in the Water Start-Up Nation

10:40 Water Resilience as a key Pillar of Mekorot's approach

13:57 Climate Change's influence on Infrastructure Planning

16:41 Concrete Examples of Climate Adaptation by Mekorot

21:41 Mekorot's role in the World's Water Resilience

24:01 Mekorot's International Activities

26:19 Nature Based Solutions by Mekorot

28:29 Who will emulate Israel's National Water Law?

30:48 Mekorot's Water Resilience Workshop at the Global Water Summit 2024

32:55 A water resilience workshop: for whom?

34:42 Mekorot's role in the 10 Years to come

36:21 Rapid Fire Questions

#WaterResilience #Mekorot #GWS24

About this Podcast: Welcome to the (don't) Waste Water podcast! In each episode, Antoine Walter from DWW Media shares water, wastewater & water entrepreneurship stories. This show will teach you the water industry like you've never seen it. If you're asking how the water sector will overcome the water crises ahead, this video is for you.

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We've got 6 water crises to solve: Water for the wealthy, the many, the unconnected, for good health, for food, and for ecosystems. How do we do that? Let's ask David Sedlak, the author of "Water for All"

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David Sedlak's Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-sedlak-723b6937/

David Sedlak's "Water for All" https://yalebooks.yale.edu/book/9780300256932/water-for-all/

David Sedlak's "Water 4.0" https://www.jstor.org/stable/j.ctt5vksm5

David Lloyd Owen's "Global Water Funding" https://link.springer.com/book/10.1007/978-3-030-49454-4

Matt Damon & Gary White's "Worth of Water" https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/635415/the-worth-of-water-by-gary-white-and-matt-damon/

Peter Gleick's "Three Ages of Water" https://www.goodreads.com/en/book/show/62873953

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My conversation with David Lloyd Owen https://dww.show/3-paths-to-reach-sdg-6-by-2050-all-our-hopes-are-on-3/

My interview with Upmanu Lall https://dww.show/are-amazon-water-filters-the-best-way-to-quench-our-thirst/

My conversation with Piers Clark: https://dww.show/how-will-the-trial-reservoir-change-piloting-forever-and-for-good/

My full coverage of the UN Water Conference: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLrmORG1scuqLQKWDuQWTKx9P8jPKvAZ9o&si=es59aiiyynlPJx72

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00:00 In This Week's Episode

01:49 David Sedlak's "Water for All"

03:59 Introducing David Sedlak

05:50 What did "Water 4.0" accomplish over the past 10 years?

08:20 What led to the Writing of "Water for All"?

11:17 What prevents us from solving the 6 Water Crises?

13:01 How do we zoom out to find the right holistic solution?

14:40 At what level shall we reach this holistic view of the challenge?

15:56 What's the public's understanding of the water crises ahead?

18:25 Do we educate the public enough on the water crises ahead?

23:00 Where on earth can we already see the Future in action?

24:39 How could we better support water tech early adopters?

27:31 Are we using our limited financial means efficiently?

31:54 What's the space for innovative solution-driven approaches?

34:45 What's to save from the 2023 UN Water Conference

38:17 Can we achieve SDG6? By when?

40:32 Should we support access to water to avoid massive water migration?

42:14 What's the role of water in geopolitical conflicts?

43:56 What's the role of technology in solving the water crises?

49:51 Who needs to read the book?

52:16 What's one story that stands out in the book?

53:59 Are you a change maker?

56:14 Rapid Fire Questions

#WaterCrises #WaterBook #WaterPolicy

About this Podcast: Welcome to the (don't) Waste Water podcast! In each episode, Antoine Walter from DWW Media shares water, wastewater & water entrepreneurship stories. This show will teach you the water industry like you've never seen it. If you're asking how the water sector will overcome the water crises ahead, this video is for you.

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If you're wondering how to do water development even better (having seen MrBeast's 100 Wells for Africa masterpiece), listen to this!

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Kerstin's website: https://ask-for-water.ch/

Skat foundation's website: https://skat-foundation.ch/

Rural Water Supply Network's website: https://www.rural-water-supply.net/en/

RWSN's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@rural-water-supply-network

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My two cents on Water Charities: https://youtu.be/MI2J2oRszCA?si=SuEBr7Kecw88Hf6w

David Danberger's TED Talk: https://youtu.be/HGiHU-agsGY?si=Va9joHecXvmSmBis

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00:00 In This Week's Episode

01:48 2400 Stadiums Full for a Water Story!

05:41 Introducing Kirsten Danert & Sean Furey

10:14 549 Million People in Rural Areas don't have access to Water

13:59 Is it Safe to drink Groundwater without Treatment?

15:50 What are the steps that Precede and Follow the Drilling of a Well?

19:47 Do Local Communities still trust Governments for their Access to Water?

21:54 What is the Lifetime of an NGO-installed Handpump in Sub-Saharan Africa?

27:17 Is Finance the main Road Block in terms of access to Safe Water?

28:49 Why can't we solve the apparently "simple" economic equation of access to Safe Water?

35:05 Should we defocus from water in order to better solve... water?

39:27 Would Generalizing micro-credit approaches be a viable solution?

41:59 Is "Money" clever enough to understand the full cycle of a Water Development Project?

48:58 What are 3 "DOs" and 3 "DON'Ts" of Water Development Projects?

51:25 What does it change that MrBeast focuses 155 Million people's attention on water development?

54:49 Rapid Fire Questions

#WaterDevelopment #sdg6

About the Podcast:

Welcome to the (don't) Waste Water podcast! In each episode, Antoine Walter from DWW Media shares water, wastewater & water entrepreneurship stories. This show will teach you the water industry like you've never seen it. If you're asking how the water sector will overcome the water crises ahead, this podcast is for you.

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Diving into the world of water stocks is like riding a roller coaster that's mostly going down. Imagine putting your hard-earned money into companies that promise to clean water or make our water use smarter, only to find out later that your investment has shrunk big time!

And the other way round: imagine you've worked decades to build a water company, and you're turning it public, and its valuation is only going down, and down, and even more down...

I looked into 50-ish listed water tech companies to get to the bottom of what's happening with water stocks. It's not about pointing out any bad apples; it's about understanding a trend where even the companies that were supposed to be the next big thing in water tech are struggling to keep their stock prices from dropping.

Why is this happening? It's not because these companies aren't trying to do great things for our planet. They are!

But turning groundbreaking water technology into a successful business is a long and bumpy road. Plus, many investors jump in excited by the big promises but bail out when they realize it's not a quick win. This leaves these pioneering water tech companies in a tough spot. They need money to grow and make their technologies work on a big scale, but if their stock prices fall, getting that money becomes really hard.

So, what can they, you, we do? We need to get smarter about investing in water tech. We need to understand that backing these companies is not just for a quick profit but for helping them build something that matters - which in turn, don't worry, will turn in money.

#WaterStocks #WaterInvestment #WaterTech

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with 🎙️ Tom Ferguson - Founder and Managing Partner @ Burnt Island Ventures

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Main Idea: Venture capital plays a crucial role in supporting water entrepreneurs and fostering innovation in the water sector, emphasizing the need for strategic investment and entrepreneurial agility to address the pressing challenges and opportunities within the industry.

Burnt Island Ventures: Burnt Island Ventures is a specialist early-stage fund for the water sector that finds, funds, and supports the best founders in water. Under Tom Ferguson's lead, BIV ignited a "water fire" from its first $30 million fund that closed in early 2022, and now holds stakes in 16 companies (such as ZwitterCo, Aclarity, Ziptility or Daupler)

Key Ideas:

1. Venture Capital in the Water Sector: Burnt Island Ventures applies venture capital principles to the water industry, aiming to identify and support startups that can significantly impact water sustainability and management.

2. Entrepreneurial Approach to Water Challenges: Tom Ferguson's journey from the Carbon Disclosure Project to Burnt Island Ventures illustrates the entrepreneurial mindset needed to tackle water-related challenges innovatively.

3. Tom's unfair advantage: Having intensively worked with water entrepreneurs at Imagine H2O, before and beyond, BIV's Managing Partner knows what to look for in a successful water entrepreneur and hence can improve repeatability in company performances

4. Investment Philosophy and Strategy: Burnt Island Ventures' strategy focuses on identifying startups with the potential for significant impact, emphasizing the importance of entrepreneurial market fit and the ability to navigate the unique challenges of the water industry.

5. Future of Water Entrepreneurship: The discussion suggests a growing interest and opportunity in water-related ventures driven by increasing challenges in water management and sustainability efforts.

Summary: Tom Ferguson's discussion provides an in-depth look at how venture capital can catalyze innovation in the water sector. Starting with his background in sustainability and the Carbon Disclosure Project, Ferguson outlines his journey to founding Burnt Island Ventures, motivated by the potential to make a significant impact on water management through strategic investments. The firm's distributed team structure and focus on digital workflows reflect modern business practices, allowing for flexibility and a global perspective on water challenges. Ferguson emphasizes the importance of entrepreneurial market fit and the unique approach Burnt Island Ventures takes in selecting startups for investment, including the critical role of understanding the water sector's complexities and potential for innovation. The conversation also highlights the growing trend of water entrepreneurship, driven by the urgent need for sustainable water solutions and the opportunities for venture capital to support transformative technologies and business models in this space.

Links:

🔗 Have a look at Burnt Island Ventures' website

🔗 Read the BIV Blog

🔗 Listen to the Fundamental Molecule

🔗 Read Brian Iversen's article I refer to in the introduction

🔗 Come say hi to Tom on LinkedIn

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with 🎙️ Sudhir Gadh - CEO & Founder @ Third Element Water

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Micro-dosed Lithium is a surprisingly under-researched field of water science, yet it seems to present a wealth of advantages (as I discovered in this deep dive that kind of fell on me!)

Adding a micro-dose of lithium to tap water could offer numerous health benefits, including improved heart function, bone formation, obesity and diabetes management, reduced risks of Alzheimer's, and more, due to its anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties.

Unique Insights

1. Lithium, at micro-doses, is linked to a wide array of health benefits, including lower rates of suicide, homicide, and various chronic diseases, without significant reported adverse effects.

2. Despite the potential health benefits of micro-dosed lithium, there is a notable lack of regulation and research into its use in drinking water, highlighting a gap in public health policies.

3. The historical stigma associated with lithium, primarily due to its use in treating severe mental disorders, may contribute to the current lack of traction for micro-dosed lithium as a health supplement.

Key Ideas

• Health Benefits of Lithium: Studies suggest that micro-doses of lithium in drinking water can lead to lower rates of suicide, homicide, and Alzheimer's disease. It has also been linked to greater overall wellness, enhanced cognitive abilities, and a potential slowing down of aging processes.

• Lithium's Regulatory Void: Despite its potential benefits, there are no specific regulations regarding the presence of lithium in drinking water, leading to a lack of awareness and control over its consumption.

• Historical Context: The use of lithium in beverages and medical treatments in the past led to both therapeutic benefits and health controversies, influencing current perceptions and regulations of its use.

• Current Research and Evidence: Recent studies continue to support the health benefits of lithium, yet there remains a significant gap in research, especially regarding its low-dose effects and potential adverse outcomes.

• The Role of Bottled Mineral Water: Some bottled waters naturally contain lithium in micro-doses, yet there is no obligation to label or promote this fact, leaving consumers unaware of their intake.

General Summary

This podcast episode delves into the surprising health benefits of adding a micro-dose of lithium to tap water, ranging from enhanced cardiac function and bone formation to reduced risks of various diseases. The conversation between the host and Sudhir Gadh, a psychiatrist and representative of Third Element Water, explores the scientific studies supporting these claims and the history of lithium's use and perception in society. Despite the evidence, there's a notable lack of regulation and research on lithium's low-dose use in drinking water, raising questions about public health policies. The episode also touches on the historical stigma around lithium, its depiction in popular culture, and the current opportunities and challenges in promoting its health benefits more widely.

Links:

🔗 Have a look at Third Element Water's Website: https://thirdelementwater.com/

🔗 Come say hi to Sudhir Gadh on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sudhir-gadh-844a5419/

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The detailed deep dive into micro-dosed lithium with context and research is in this week's main episode, so here's a bonus with my full interview with Sudhir Gadh, the CEO & Founder of Third Element Water.

Main Idea

Adding micro-dosed lithium to drinking water can significantly enhance health, from improving mental well-being and brain health to reducing the risk of chronic diseases, offering a simple yet profound way to boost public health through water mineralization.

Participants

• Antoine Walter: Host.

• Sudhir Gadh: CEO & Founder @ Third Element Water.

Third Element Water

Third Element Water is a company that specializes in bottling lithiated water found in West Texas. Their mission extends beyond selling water; they aim to raise awareness about the importance of mineral content in water, specifically highlighting lithium for its numerous health benefits.

Unique Insights

• Micro-dosed lithium in drinking water has been linked to a range of health benefits, including improved mental health and reduced chronic disease risk, without the high costs or side effects associated with pharmaceutical interventions.

• The presence of lithium in water sources worldwide suggests a natural basis for its health benefits, underscoring the potential for widespread, low-cost public health improvements.

• The initiative challenges current norms and regulations surrounding drinking water, proposing a shift towards mineral-enhanced water for broader health benefits.

Key Ideas

• Health Benefits of Lithium: Lithium, even in micro-doses, can improve electrical balance in the body, potentially offering benefits for conditions like COVID-19 and post-COVID syndrome, enhancing brain health, and promoting overall wellness.

• Enhancing Water with Minerals: Sudhir Gadh discusses the concept of not just cleaning water but enhancing it with minerals like lithium, akin to practices with fluoride and chloride, to address deficiencies and improve public health.

• Regulatory and Perception Challenges: The initiative faces challenges related to public perception and regulatory norms, as well as the need for education and awareness to overcome skepticism and embrace the health benefits of mineral-enhanced water.

• Business and Deployment Strategy: Third Element Water aims to operate both B2C and B2B, selling their lithium-enhancement product directly to consumers and working with municipalities to improve public water supplies.

Key Points

1. Sudhir Gadh introduces Third Element Water and its focus on lithiated water.

2. Discussion on the broad health benefits of micro-dosed lithium in water.

3. Lithium's role alongside other minerals in enhancing water quality.

4. Challenges in changing public perception and regulatory standards for drinking water.

5. Strategy for deploying lithium-enhanced water solutions to the public and municipalities.

Quotes

1. "We are electrical beings, and so small amounts actually improve electrical balance immunologically."

2. "The latest research...is that there's less not just suicide, homicide, crime, Alzheimer's, psychosis, but there is greater wellness."

3. "We enhanced salt...we enhanced toothpaste and water now with fluoride. We're just moving to what's sensible."

Counter-Intuitive Facts

1. Lithium as a Health Enhancer: Commonly associated with treating bipolar disorder at high doses, lithium in micro-doses can significantly improve public health with minimal risk.

2. Enhancing Water to Improve Health: Unlike the conventional focus on removing contaminants, adding lithium and other minerals to water can address nutrient deficiencies and enhance health.

3. Accessible and Affordable Health Solution: Contrary to expectations, enhancing water with lithium is a low-cost strategy that could deliver significant health benefits without the need for expensive medical interventions.

Full Article: https://dww.show/micro-dosed-lithium-tap-waters-health-hack/

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