A podcast for people working on startup ideas. We have 15-minute tactical episodes and occasional interviews with people who did the early things exceptionally well. We've helped launch hundreds of startups worth hundreds of millions of dollars, and these are the building blocks. "This is, without a doubt, the best podcast for people trying to build startups out there." "If you aren't listening to this podcast and you're considering building a business (or you're already building one), what ...
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Get your creative juices flowing with The Startup Ideas Podcast. Published twice a week, we bring you free startup ideas to inspire your next venture. Hosted by Greg Isenberg, CEO of Late Checkout and former advisor to Reddit and TikTok. Subscribe so you don't miss out. For more startup ideas, we created a database of 30+ startup ideas you can take at https://gregisenberg.com/30startupideas
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Welcome to Spitball, where three lovable scamps and a guest empty their heads of the startup and tech product ideas they have stuck up in there so you can have them for free. Anything we say is yours to keep!
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3-5 minute startup ideas to help you start your next venture.
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StartUp Ideas is a podcast that focuses on the most important part of any Startup... The Idea. And we're giving away our best ideas to you!
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Vijay Peduru provides one million-dollar startup idea every Tuesday. These ideas won't help you build the next Instagram or Twitter, but would help you create a $2K to $10K MRR(Monthly recurring revenue) business. The goal is to help you accumulate half a million to a million dollars in 3-5 years. These ideas could be easily implemented without much tech background.
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Today, we'll help you pick your startup's first customer segment. This decision dooms a huge percentage of first time entrepreneurs - if you don't understand what the job of your first customer segment is, you'll likely pick a customer incapable of doing it. Your first customer has a unique responsibility that no other customer will have - you need…
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New format, same value. I cover one startup idea, one trend, one news debate, one growth framework, one AI tool, and one product recommendation. Timestamps 00:00 – Intro 00:53 – Startup Idea 05:55 – Trend 08:17 – News Item 12:05 – Product Framework 15:31 – AI Tool 17:00 – Product Recommendation Startup Idea Solo Female Travel Safety Platform The pr…
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Get a private, on-screen walkthrough of Google’s new Gemini 3.0 with Logan Kilpatrick. We vibe-code full apps, games, and product UIs in real time. You’ll see how to go from raw idea to working product in a single prompt, then iterate visually with design, features, and AI workflows. They turn an IdeaBrowser concept into a live talent-matching plat…
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Master Your Cashflow (Templates Included): https://startup-ideas-pod.link/money-map On this episode, I share my simple financial operating system that helps me run my business. I share actual workflows that have saved one of my portfolio company from an 11-week runway crisis (when they thought they had 8 months), and the templates behind his 13-wee…
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AI Subscription Management, Flavor Chemists as a Service, Drunk Uber, and The I.B.M.
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45:18Special thanks to John for joining us on this episode! 00:00:00 - Intro 00:00:54 - Plane Nonsense 00:01:34 - Caproni Ca.60 Transaereo 00:02:28 - Goodyear Inflatoplane 00:03:03 - Vought V-173 “Flying Pancake” 00:03:58 - BB Crabwalk STOL 00:04:28 - Convair XFY Pogo 00:05:08 - Hiller VZ-1 Pawnee 00:06:04 - Hafner Rotabuggy 00:06:48 - SJ11 Clam Clipper…
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On this episode we dive deep into Glif. This beginner tutorial shows how AI agents on Glif automatically optimize prompts and workflows to create scroll-stopping content. We demo four agents live: Mr. Beast-style thumbnails, miniature documentaries, AI influencer videos, and automated Reddit story content. Total cost: $2. Timestamps: 00:00 – Intro …
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Micky and I rank the top vibe coding apps in 2025, from Cursor and Claude Code to Lovable, V0, Bolt, Windsurf, and emerging mobile-focused platforms. They break down which tools work best for technical developers versus non-technical builders, discuss the trust and ecosystem factors that matter when choosing a platform, and share hard-won lessons a…
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Car Trunk Hot Plates, Free Test Vending Machines, Uber for Drones, and 360° Home Cameras
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41:00Special thanks to Aaron for joining us on this episode! 00:00:00 - Intro 00:01:49 - Dumb Home 00:08:22 - Car Trunk Hot Plates 00:16:59 - Free Test Vending Machines 00:22:31 - Uber for Drones 00:31:39 - 360° Home Cameras 00:39:47 - Outro We'd love to hear from you! 📧 [email protected] ⁂ Fediverse — @[email protected] 🌐 https://spitball.show …
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How to Niche if You're Afraid of Niching
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23:49Today, we'll talk about the big question - should you start with a focused niche? There are pros and cons to the approach, but the perceived cons - "what if I get tired of the niche in a few years?" , "what if the niche doesn't lead to a bigger market?" , "isn't a niche just hiding from the bigger problem I want to solve?" have gotten louder lately…
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Guillermo Rauch, CEO of Vercel and creator of Next.js, reveals exactly how he uses V0 to build products, pitch ideas, and ship features at startup speed. In this episode, he opens his personal V0 workflow, walks through the creation of his viral AI camera app (built in one afternoon), and shares a vault of free startup ideas you can build today, in…
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In this episode, Amir takes us through how to use Claude Skills to build digital employees. We cover practical demos including an A/B testing idea agent, marketing insight analyzer, and a live build of a tweet-to-newsletter converter. You'll learn what Claude Skills actually are, why they represent the biggest leap since sub-agents, and how to buil…
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How to Find and Solve Hard Problems (feat. a used car salesman and The Problem Hunters) ITS classic
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18:53Hard problems are the only problems worth your time. Today, we'll talk about how to identify them and build a business around them. We'll dig in on decisions customers avoid and using those decisions to anchor early traction. We'll talk through Brian's favorite current business - a guy who buys used cars for you - and how to approach helping people…
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Get the Blueprint to create scroll-stopping videos impossibly fast and Roberto's Core Stack: https://startup-ideas-pod.link/video-protocol Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro 03:21 - Roberto’s Recording Setup 05:00 - Script Writing Process 09:55 - Live Recording Video 13:00 - File organization system 16:12 - Editing Workflow 20:37 - Optimizing 23:17 - Incorp…
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Join me as I chat with Jonathan Courtney about how businesses can thrive by going against current digital trends, particularly by offering premium in-person experiences while others focus on AI and virtual offerings. He shares how his company has successfully transitioned from digital-only to in-person events, charging higher prices for physical ex…
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The 200 Ideas Spectacular! Special thanks to you, each and every listener, for joining us in this wild ride. 00:00:00 - Intro 00:01:33 - Dog Smell Simulator 00:03:14 - Car Horns for Pedestrian 00:04:48 - Scratch Card Christmas 00:06:10 - A Lazy Triathlon 00:08:02 - Gutters with Built-In Christmas Lights 00:09:30 - Board Game Video Instructions 00:1…
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Go to https://startup-ideas-pod.link/idea-browser to get validated startup ideas every single day and prompts to build your big idea Join me as I chat with Alex Finn about going from no idea to building a functional app using AI tools. We use Idea Browser to find trending business opportunities, develop a wellness habit tracking app concept with Ch…
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Why You're Struggling with the Easy Stuff as a Founder
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15:12Today, we talk about why you struggle so much with easy, seemingly straightforward tasks as a founder. You probably assume this is a productivity problem, but it's actually a nervous system problem - you've maxed out your Risk Threshold. We talk about how to navigate that and build a startup while being a human. Also, I'm writing a book! HELP BRIAN…
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On this episode, I review Genspark's Super AI Agent platform, testing its capabilities across multiple business applications. I go through various features including multi-agent workflows that query multiple AI models simultaneously, AI image and video generation, presentation creation, spreadsheet analysis, and a mobile photo editing app. GenSpark…
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Join me as I chat with PJ Ace from Genre AI as he breaks down his comprehensive process for creating viral AI videos that have garnered millions of views for clients like David Beckham and Origin Financial. He demonstrates how to use a combination of AI tools to script, generate images, animate characters, and edit professional-looking commercials.…
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Join me as I chat with Jonathan Courtney, as we dive deep into Black Friday Campaign strategy. Jonathan shares his strategies and frameworks for leveraging Black Friday regardless of what type of business you run. Episode Timestamps 00:00 - Intro 01:01 - The Importance of Black Friday for Businesses 02:51 - Types of Black Friday Sales 09:40 - Compa…
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Most founders hope to get lucky. But luck isn't random - it can (and has to be) engineered. Today we'll break down exactly what luck is and how you can reverse engineer it. We'll help you identify Luck Gatekeepers and build your Luck Budget. You'll never think about entrepreneurial luck the same way again. Tacklebox (code Holiday for 50% off month …
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Join me as I chat with Amir about how to use OpenAI's new Agent Builder to create a multi-agent chatbot workflow that can classify user inquiries, provide customer support, and capture lead information. The video showcases how to build a complete solution using vector stores for context, logic nodes for decision-making, and ChatKit for website inte…
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Interns as a Service, My First Backseat Driver, Crowdbutchering Liquor, and Baby Simulator Apps
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43:02Special thanks to Josh for joining us on this episode! 00:00:00 - Intro 00:01:51 - Git and Tonic 00:06:24 - Interns as a Service 00:15:04 - My First Backseat Driver 00:20:44 - Crowdbutchering Liquor 00:30:22 - Baby Simulator Apps 00:41:46 - Outro We'd love to hear from you! 📧 [email protected] ⁂ Fediverse — @[email protected] 🌐 https://spit…
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On this episode I share a comprehensive framework for creating viral videos using Sora 2, Perplexity, and Claude. The process involves researching viral formats with Perplexity, using Claude to generate and evaluate video concepts based on audience psychology, and finally implementing those concepts with Sora 2. Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro 01:32 -Why…
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An SOP for Testing a Startup Idea (ITS top 1%)
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24:13Today, we'll help you build an SOP for testing startup ideas. We'll use an example from a listener - a startup in the homeschooling space - as a guinea pig. The best way to have a great startup idea this time next year is to test out a bunch of ideas in the interim. This SOP will help you do it, and scale the process. Tacklebox 00:00 Tacklebox 00:3…
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Customers Speak Problem, But You’re Speaking Solution (ITS Top 1%)
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21:32Today, we'll talk about why so many entrepreneurs can't effectively explain what they're doing to their customers. The short answer is they speak the wrong language. Customers speak Problem, entrepreneurs speak Solution. It's like two people trying to have a conversation when one only speaks Latin and the other only speaks Dutch. We go through how …
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On this episode I breakdown the frameworks for building a $100K MRR mobile app. We dive deep into how to find a niche daily habit to serve, validating demand before building, and creating a strong first-win experience for users. We discuss proper pricing strategies (typically $7-40/month), retention mechanics like streaks, and a multi-channel growt…
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Lazy River Corn Mazes, Luxury Vending Machines, Masterclass Shorts, and Cosplay Wings
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53:54Special thanks to Tonje of SomebodyMakeIt for joining us on this episode! 00:00:00 - Intro 00:03:41 - Intramurals 00:17:40 - Lazy River Corn Mazes 00:25:07 - Luxury Vending Machines 00:33:13 - Masterclass Shorts 00:41:09 - Cosplay Wings 00:51:52 - Outro We'd love to hear from you! 📧 [email protected] ⁂ Fediverse — @[email protected] 🌐 https…
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Find $30k/mo local businesses you can start. Get the guide: https://startup-ideas-pod.link/AI-Boring-Business Join me as I chat with James, the Boring Marketer, as he shares how to use AI to identify profitable "boring" local business opportunities that are overlooked by most entrepreneurs. He demonstrates a workflow that scrapes Google Maps data t…
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How to Nail One-Sentence Marketing (ITS Classic)
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15:45Today’s episode is for everyone who struggles to summarize their startup in a sentence. We lay out a framework to do this well with help from a sticker on the street, a hedge fund, and a Vietnamese coffee shop. Tacklebox Idea to Startup Newsletter 00:33 One Sentence Marketing 01:10 Train to NYC 03:04 The best marketing Brian’s seen in a while 06:42…
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Join me as I chat with Cody Schneider where we dive deep into how brands can leverage short-form content creators instead of traditional influencers to achieve better marketing ROI. He breaks down the economics of creator partnerships ($900/month for daily content across platforms vs. $2,000 for a single influencer post) and demonstrates how the fo…
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Join me as I chat with Cody Schneider about the power of using YouTube Creators for influencer marketing. Cody explains a step-by-step playbook for acquiring customers through YouTube creator partnerships. The strategy involves reaching out to 100+ creators in your niche, offering a three-video package plus affiliate commission, identifying which c…
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Join me as I chat with Cody Schneider about AI Search. Cody explains that while AI search (GEO) is generating buzz, it currently represents a small portion of overall search volume compared to traditional search engines. The value lies in highly qualified leads, with conversion rates of 10-40% from AI search traffic. To optimize for AI search, busi…
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How to Name Your Startup (a No Whisper Ideas pod)
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7:57Today, we'll teach you how to name your startup. This is from No Whisper Ideas, a post sent every Sunday by Brian. Customer Interviews Workshop (Starts Sep 15) No Whisper Ideas Weekly Postبقلم Brian Scordato | Tacklebox, Brian Scordato
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Join me as I chat with Rowan Cheung about how he uses practical AI workflows that help his small team at The Rundown operate like a much larger organization. He demonstrates how they use AI for content creation (including AI avatars and writing assistance), business operations (meeting scheduling and email management), and team efficiency (onboardi…
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Ticketmaster Robinhood, Cop Pullover Assistant, Mini ATMs, and Stroller Mods
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41:46Special thanks to Costa for joining us on this episode! 00:00:00 - Intro 00:00:59 - Guest Pitch: Brian Baumgartner 00:05:48 - Ticketmaster Robinhood 00:15:13 - Cop Pullover Assistant 00:20:20 - Mini ATMs 00:29:27 - Stroller Mods 00:40:21 - Outro We'd love to hear from you! 📧 [email protected] ⁂ Fediverse — @[email protected] 🌐 https://spitb…
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Join me as I chat with Ben Benkhin, Creator of WOMBO, about how he built mobile apps that achieved over 250 million downloads by identifying emerging AI technologies and making them accessible through simple, user-friendly interfaces. His first app, Wombo, allowed users to animate selfies to sing popular songs, while Dream was an early art generato…
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How to Run Customer Interviews with AI (Part 1)
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24:37Today, we build a machine to help you actually run customer interviews. We’ll use AI to tackle the big blockers—accountability, CRM setup, outreach, transcription, and even how to pick your first customer. You’ll hear the idea Brian is testing with the interview machine, and we’ll walk through exactly how AI can make the process faster, more uncomf…
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Join me as I chat with Lee Robinson, VP of Developer Experience at Cursor, as he shares practical tips for maximizing productivity with Cursor's AI coding tools. He demonstrates how to structure prompts, create custom commands, and leverage agents for everything from bug fixes to code reviews. The conversation highlights how AI tools are making sof…
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Join me as I chat with Cody Schneider, where we go through a comprehensive marketing playbook for founders of "vibe-coded" startups, focusing on paid acquisition strategies that deliver immediate results. He walks through the exact process of setting up Google Ads campaigns with proper keyword targeting and conversion tracking, then explains how to…
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A Four Part System to Generate Ideas (aka how to let your brain be a brain) - ITS Classic
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23:14Today, we talk through a 4-part system to generate ideas - one that'll tap into your brain's natural ability to develop novel solutions rather than just waiting (hoping) inspiration will strike. We'll do it with a little help from a baseball training facility, a corked wine bottle, and an MRI startup. The Tacklebox Customer Interviews Workshop - Se…
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Join me as I chat with Logan Kilpatrick about Google's new Gemini 2.5 Flash Image model (Nano Banana), he showcases its capabilities for image generation and editing. We explore practical applications including creating marketing assets, product placement, and interactive experiences, all accessible through Google's AI Studio platform. The conversa…
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On this episode I breakdown whether we're experiencing an AI bubble by examining arguments on both sides. I discuss how AI startups are receiving unprecedented funding despite potential economic weaknesses, while also acknowledging the genuine utility and adoption of AI technologies. I also share practical advice for founders navigating this landsc…
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Peer-to-Peer Mythbusters, Photo Background Matcher, Resume Building Podcasts, and Alarm Dumbwatches
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36:52Special thanks to Becca Farsace for joining us on this episode! 00:00:00 - Intro 00:02:14 - Auto Faux-cus 00:09:31 - Peer-to-Peer Mythbusters 00:16:00 - Photo Background Matcher 00:20:43 - Resume Building Podcasts 00:27:34 - Alarm Dumbwatches 00:35:26 - Outro We'd love to hear from you! 📧 [email protected] ⁂ Fediverse — @[email protected] 🌐…
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Join me as I chat with Jonathan Courtney, as we analyze Alex Hormozi's comprehensive marketing funnel for his book launch, which combined traditional direct response marketing with modern digital techniques. The discussion reveals how Hormozi used multiple communication channels, urgency tactics, and bonus offers rather than discounts to drive conv…
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How to Build a "Skeptical Startup" - $8k per month in 10 hours per week (ITS Classic)
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21:04Today, we'll help you tackle the big question for entrepreneurs with startup ideas and jobs - when's it time to quit the job and focus on the startup full-time? You should think about this question the second you start working on an idea, and you should use the Skeptical Startup framework - a goal of $8k per month in 10 hours per week - as a guide.…
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Get the exact roadmap to build your Voice AI Agent (Diagram Included): https://dub.sh/voiceai On this episode I share a comprehensive guide on creating profitable businesses using voice AI agents. I give away 5 detailed startup ideas with complete workflows and technical requirements. We go through the technology stack needed for implementation and…
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Today, we talk about the difference between Entrepreneur Brain and Normal Brain. Normal Brain is out to sabotage your startup. We teach you Entrepreneur Brain to make sure that doesn't happen. Tacklebox 10-Day Customer Interview Workshop Ali Abdaal - The Good Student vs. The Good Entrepreneur Mindset (text, Ali's email signup) Graham Weaver - How t…
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Get the exact blueprint to from $0 to $25K+ MRR (Diagram Included): https://www.gregisenberg.com/startup-blueprint On this episode I present my three-phase approach to building an AI startup. Begin with a "leveraged agency" model, unlike traditional VC-backed startups, this method starts with manual service delivery to understand edge cases. Then i…
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