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Venture
fromFast Company
23 hours ago

Why VCs keep changing their mind about what's hot and not

Venture capital funds frequently change their investment theses in response to political and technological shifts, often adopting new buzzwords to remain relevant.
Venture
fromAlleyWatch
11 hours ago

The AlleyWatch Startup Daily Funding Report: 4/27/2026

NYC startups Avoca, Kashable, Era, and Futures secured significant funding in April 2026.
Silicon Valley
fromTechCrunch
4 days ago

The first StrictlyVC of 2026 kicks off in a week in San Francisco | TechCrunch

StrictlyVC's San Francisco event on April 30 features speakers discussing AI, venture capital, and software development.
Venture
fromFast Company
1 week ago

I used to be a VC. Now I've found a better way to build a company

Many successful companies raised minimal VC funding, challenging the notion that large investments are necessary for success.
Venture
fromTechCrunch
1 week ago

New leaders, new fund: Sequoia has raised $7B to expand its AI bets | TechCrunch

Sequoia Capital has raised $7 billion for a new fund focused on late-stage AI investments in the U.S. and Europe.
Venture
fromFast Company
2 weeks ago

The 3 reasons why VCs invest: Faith, opportunity, or evidence

Venture capital rounds are driven by three core reasons: faith, opportunity, and evidence.
fromTNW | Startups-Technology
23 hours ago

Atech raises pre-seed from Sequoia, a16z, and Lovable

Atech is building what it calls 'vibe-engineering' for hardware, a platform that lets users describe a physical device concept in natural language and receive a working prototype, with all underlying technical complexity handled by the platform.
fromKqed
21 hours ago

How to Unscramble an Omelet in Silicon Valley: The Musk v. Altman Trial That Will Try | KQED

The trial is slated to begin April 27, 2026, as a federal judge considers Musk's claim that Altman and OpenAI abandoned their founding promise to develop AI for the benefit of humanity.
Silicon Valley
Law
fromWIRED
7 hours ago

Some Musk v. Altman Jurors Don't Like Elon Musk

A jury was selected for Musk v. Altman, with concerns about Musk and AI technology, but jurors assured they would remain impartial.
fromEntrepreneur
17 hours ago

He Survived on Canned Soup and Only Took 2 Days Off for His Child's Birth - Now This CEO Warns Against Startup Hustle Culture: 'That Was a Mistake'

"I look back, I was just able to justify it as 'that's just part of the grind'... but you never get that time back. That was a mistake."
Startup companies
NYC startup
fromwww.businessinsider.com
10 hours ago

Elon Musk really wants to make sure you've read Ronan Farrow's Sam Altman investigation

Concerns about Sam Altman's leadership resurfaced as Elon Musk boosted a critical post during a high-stakes trial between Musk and Altman.
#openai
Tech industry
fromEngadget
16 hours ago

OpenAI breaks out of exclusivity agreements in its partnership with Microsoft

OpenAI is expanding its partnership with Microsoft, allowing access to its AI models for other companies and cloud providers, ending Microsoft's exclusivity.
Non-profit organizations
fromTNW | Insider
1 day ago

Musk v. Altman trial begins with $150B at stake over OpenAI's nonprofit-to-profit conversion

Elon Musk is suing OpenAI for unjust enrichment and breach of charitable trust over its nonprofit-to-profit conversion.
Silicon Valley
fromTNW | Tech
20 hours ago

Musk v. Altman goes to trial in Oakland

The trial over OpenAI's status involves Musk's claims of deception regarding its transition to a for-profit entity and seeks $150 billion in damages.
Tech industry
fromEngadget
16 hours ago

OpenAI breaks out of exclusivity agreements in its partnership with Microsoft

OpenAI is expanding its partnership with Microsoft, allowing access to its AI models for other companies and cloud providers, ending Microsoft's exclusivity.
Non-profit organizations
fromTNW | Insider
1 day ago

Musk v. Altman trial begins with $150B at stake over OpenAI's nonprofit-to-profit conversion

Elon Musk is suing OpenAI for unjust enrichment and breach of charitable trust over its nonprofit-to-profit conversion.
Silicon Valley
fromTNW | Tech
20 hours ago

Musk v. Altman goes to trial in Oakland

The trial over OpenAI's status involves Musk's claims of deception regarding its transition to a for-profit entity and seeks $150 billion in damages.
Education
fromwww.theguardian.com
15 hours ago

The Guardian view on screens in schools: big tech is finally under the microscope | Editorial

A new law banning mobile phone use in schools in England reflects public concern over tech companies' influence on education.
#leadership
fromFortune
2 days ago
Business

Tim Cook built Apple into a $4 trillion company. Then his greatest strength became his biggest liability | Fortune

fromEntrepreneur
4 days ago
Apple

Steve Jobs Gave Tim Cook One Rule for Leading Apple. Now Cook Is Passing It On to Apple's Next CEO.

Business
fromFortune
2 days ago

Tim Cook built Apple into a $4 trillion company. Then his greatest strength became his biggest liability | Fortune

Tim Cook's leadership success stemmed from authenticity, but evolving market demands, like AI, challenge traditional leadership identities.
Apple
fromEntrepreneur
4 days ago

Steve Jobs Gave Tim Cook One Rule for Leading Apple. Now Cook Is Passing It On to Apple's Next CEO.

Tim Cook advises his successor to focus on doing the right thing rather than imitating past leadership decisions.
#google
fromTearsheet
20 hours ago

Can Robinhood build sustainable revenue streams that are not tied to how often people trade? - Tearsheet

Robinhood posted revenue of $1.28 billion in Q4 2025, marking a 27% increase year-over-year, but net income saw a 34% decline due to inflated comparisons from the previous year.
Business
Women in technology
fromComputerWeekly.com
22 hours ago

Almost 90% of women leave tech industry within 10 years | Computer Weekly

Almost 90% of women leave tech careers within 10 years, primarily due to lack of progression, inclusive culture, and flexible work opportunities.
fromwww.npr.org
19 hours ago

China blocks Meta from acquiring AI startup Manus

China's National Development and Reform Commission stated it was prohibiting a foreign acquisition of Manus, requiring all parties to withdraw from the deal. The decision reflects heightened scrutiny of the AI industry amid geopolitical tensions with the U.S.
US news
#apple
Apple
fromTechCrunch
1 day ago

What Tim Cook built | TechCrunch

Tim Cook will step down as Apple's CEO in September after 15 years, with John Ternus set to take over.
Apple
fromFast Company
1 day ago

Apple's CEO transition is one of the most carefully choreographed in corporate history. Here's what comes next

Tim Cook will step down as CEO of Apple, succeeded by John Ternus, marking a carefully planned leadership transition.
Venture
fromFortune
16 hours ago

Apple cofounder Ronald Wayne - whose stake would be worth up to $400 billion had he not sold it in 1976 - says that at 91, he has no regrets. | Fortune

Ronald G. Wayne, a co-founder of Apple, sold his 10% stake for $2,300, which could be worth over $400 billion today.
Apple
fromTechCrunch
1 day ago

What Tim Cook built | TechCrunch

Tim Cook will step down as Apple's CEO in September after 15 years, with John Ternus set to take over.
Apple
fromFast Company
1 day ago

Apple's CEO transition is one of the most carefully choreographed in corporate history. Here's what comes next

Tim Cook will step down as CEO of Apple, succeeded by John Ternus, marking a carefully planned leadership transition.
Venture
fromFortune
16 hours ago

Apple cofounder Ronald Wayne - whose stake would be worth up to $400 billion had he not sold it in 1976 - says that at 91, he has no regrets. | Fortune

Ronald G. Wayne, a co-founder of Apple, sold his 10% stake for $2,300, which could be worth over $400 billion today.
Toronto startup
fromTechCrunch
1 day ago

TechCrunch Mobility: Elon's admission | TechCrunch

Tesla owners will need hardware upgrades for future Full Self-Driving software, requiring microfactories to service millions of vehicles.
US Elections
fromFortune
1 day ago

Kalshi and Polymarket are racing to ban insider trading. The economist who built the theory behind prediction markets says it's the whole point | Fortune

Prediction markets face increasing scrutiny and restrictions due to insider trading concerns, despite their potential for accurate information dissemination.
Bootstrapping
fromEntrepreneur
3 days ago

He's Invested in 100+ Startups - His Surprising Rule for Spotting 'Real Builders'? Their Shoes

Max Mullen evaluates startup founders by the state of their shoes, believing dirty sneakers indicate true commitment to their ventures.
San Francisco Giants
fromSFGATE
3 days ago

SF Giants sell piece of team to venture capital firm run by Joshua Kushner

Thrive Capital, owned by Joshua Kushner, is acquiring a stake in the San Francisco Giants, pending MLB approval.
Media industry
fromExchangewire
4 days ago

The Stack: Big Tech Reckoning

The industry is undergoing significant changes with legal pressures, job cuts, and leadership shifts affecting major companies like Meta and Apple.
#ai
Artificial intelligence
fromEntrepreneur
20 hours ago

The AI Revolution Is Mostly Marketing - and Here's the Proof It's Overhyped

AI's impact on productivity and employment remains questionable, yet companies are rapidly adopting it amid significant job losses in the tech sector.
fromFortune
12 hours ago
Artificial intelligence

Reed Hastings says AI will drive a return back to humanities: 'I'd be doubling down on emotional skills' | Fortune

Artificial intelligence
fromFortune
1 day ago

Elon Musk says saving for retirement is irrelevant because AI is going to create a world of abundance: 'It won't matter' | Fortune

Elon Musk believes saving for retirement is unnecessary due to AI and robotics creating a world of abundance.
Venture
fromFortune
1 week ago

Exclusive: Eigen raises a seed round from Benchmark to build the world's first 'mutual friend' | Fortune

AI's impact on social connection is concerning, as shared cultural experiences diminish and hyper-personalization may exacerbate loneliness.
Venture
fromTNW | Startups-Technology
17 hours ago

Sequoia and Nvidia back David Silver's Ineffable Intelligence at $5.1B

David Silver founded Ineffable Intelligence, raising $5.1 billion despite having no product or revenue, backed by Sequoia Capital and Nvidia.
Silicon Valley
fromwww.aljazeera.com
12 hours ago

Elon Musk trial against Sam Altman to reveal OpenAI power struggle

The trial between Musk and Altman could reshape AI's power dynamics and involves allegations of betrayal over OpenAI's mission shift.
Artificial intelligence
fromEntrepreneur
20 hours ago

The AI Revolution Is Mostly Marketing - and Here's the Proof It's Overhyped

AI's impact on productivity and employment remains questionable, yet companies are rapidly adopting it amid significant job losses in the tech sector.
Artificial intelligence
fromFortune
12 hours ago

Reed Hastings says AI will drive a return back to humanities: 'I'd be doubling down on emotional skills' | Fortune

Reed Hastings believes the AI revolution may shift educational focus back to the humanities and emotional skills development.
Artificial intelligence
fromFortune
1 day ago

Elon Musk says saving for retirement is irrelevant because AI is going to create a world of abundance: 'It won't matter' | Fortune

Elon Musk believes saving for retirement is unnecessary due to AI and robotics creating a world of abundance.
Venture
fromFortune
1 week ago

Exclusive: Eigen raises a seed round from Benchmark to build the world's first 'mutual friend' | Fortune

AI's impact on social connection is concerning, as shared cultural experiences diminish and hyper-personalization may exacerbate loneliness.
European startups
fromFortune
6 days ago

'They're sweating': Why Japanese giants are pouring money into Silicon Valley startups | Fortune

Japanese companies are increasing investments in AI to avoid falling behind global competitors.
#elon-musk
NYC startup
fromWIRED
12 hours ago

Elon Musk Boosts New Yorker's Sam Altman Expose on X as Trial Begins

Elon Musk is promoting a New Yorker investigation into Sam Altman amid his lawsuit against OpenAI and Altman heading to trial.
Toronto startup
fromFuturism
2 days ago

Elon Musk Fans Increasingly Disgusted by His Toxic Outbursts

Elon Musk's recent focus on race-related posts is alienating fans and investors, reflecting a troubling shift in his public persona.
Silicon Valley
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Elon Musk and Sam Altman face off in court over OpenAI's founding mission

Elon Musk's lawsuit against Sam Altman and OpenAI centers on allegations of breach of contract and unjust enrichment over the company's shift to a for-profit model.
Media industry
fromAxios
6 days ago

Silicon Valley is building its own news-industrial complex

Elon Musk's X has transformed news into a product for trading and monetization, leading to new platforms like MTS and Objection.AI.
Tech industry
from24/7 Wall St.
16 hours ago

Michael Burry Just Bought Microsoft. It's a Genius Move Worth Following

Michael Burry's investment in Microsoft comes at a pivotal time ahead of Q3 FY26 results, reflecting confidence in its growth despite recent stock declines.
Startup companies
fromwww.businessinsider.com
1 day ago

Some startups are tokenmaxxing. Others tell us it's a 'stupid' trend that will die out.

Kavitta Ghai encourages her engineers to increase AI token spending, seeing it as essential for success and innovation at Nectir.
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
16 hours ago

Intel's Latest Surge Just Made History. But That Doesn't Automatically Make It a 'Sell'

Intel's turnaround under CEO Lip-Bu Tan is solidified with significant revenue growth and strong AI-driven business performance.
Podcast
fromWIRED
4 days ago

Apple's Next Chapter, SpaceX and Cursor Strike a Deal, and Palantir's Controversial Manifesto

Tim Cook's departure as CEO of Apple raises questions about the company's future direction.
Bootstrapping
fromSilicon Canals
4 days ago

People who start businesses in their 50s and 60s have an advantage no 25-year-old can replicate - they've already failed inside someone else's company on someone else's dime, and every mistake they watched a boss make is a mistake they'll never repeat, and that accumulated library of other people's errors is worth more than any startup capital because it buys something money can't - Silicon Canals

Experience and lessons learned over decades provide a significant advantage in entrepreneurship compared to starting young.
Media industry
fromTechCrunch
5 days ago

LinkedIn's CEO is moving on; please hold your tearful video tributes | TechCrunch

Ryan Roslansky stepped down as LinkedIn's CEO after six years, succeeded by COO Dan Shapero, leaving a significantly larger platform and revenue.
#startup-funding
Venture
fromAlleyWatch
19 hours ago

The Weekly Notable Startup Funding Report: 4/27/26

Notable startup funding activity in the US totaled $10.7B for the week ending 4/25/26, featuring 17 significant deals.
Venture
fromAlleyWatch
19 hours ago

The Weekly Notable Startup Funding Report: 4/27/26

Notable startup funding activity in the US totaled $10.7B for the week ending 4/25/26, featuring 17 significant deals.
Venture
fromEntrepreneur
1 day ago

I Learned 5 Things After Facing Over 100 Investor Rejections

Passion alone won't attract investors; thorough preparation and understanding of their needs are essential.
Venture
fromwww.alleywatch.com
6 days ago

The 16 Largest Global Startup Funding Rounds of March 2026

March 2026 saw significant startup funding, particularly in AI infrastructure, defense autonomy, and robotics, with top rounds exceeding $3.8B.
Silicon Valley
fromEsquire
10 hours ago

The Tech Elite Sure Have a Boring-and Expensive-Idea of Immortality

Democracy is retreating as power concentrates among authoritarian leaders and wealthy tech billionaires, while efforts to eradicate death gain traction.
#spacex
European startups
fromTNW | Business
6 days ago

SpaceX's public IPO filing confirms Musk and insiders retain dominant voting control

Musk controls 79% of SpaceX's votes with 42% equity due to a dual-class share structure, targeting a $1.75 trillion IPO valuation.
Venture
fromTechCrunch
5 days ago

How SpaceX preempted a $2B fundraise with a $60B buyout offer | TechCrunch

SpaceX plans to acquire Cursor for $60 billion or collaborate for $10 billion to enhance AI capabilities.
European startups
fromTNW | Business
6 days ago

SpaceX's public IPO filing confirms Musk and insiders retain dominant voting control

Musk controls 79% of SpaceX's votes with 42% equity due to a dual-class share structure, targeting a $1.75 trillion IPO valuation.
Venture
fromTechCrunch
5 days ago

How SpaceX preempted a $2B fundraise with a $60B buyout offer | TechCrunch

SpaceX plans to acquire Cursor for $60 billion or collaborate for $10 billion to enhance AI capabilities.
Startup companies
fromFortune
1 day ago

NASA advisor turned $65 billion founder says ex-Intel CEO Andy Grove helped him get out of a crisis: 'That's a lesson I will take to my grave' | Fortune

Employees can be a crucial resource for CEOs during crises, as demonstrated by K.R. Sridhar's experience with Andy Grove.
fromwww.businessinsider.com
2 days ago

Sam Altman, your millennial is showing

'We still get looksmaxxed on frontend a little but we IQmog hard now,' Altman posted, showcasing his attempt to engage with Gen Alpha slang.
Tech industry
Privacy professionals
fromYahoo Finance
4 days ago

Exclusive-SpaceX warns that inquiries into sexually abusive AI imagery may hurt market access

xAI's creation of abusive imagery may lead to market access loss, as warned by SpaceX in a regulatory filing.
#sequoia-capital
Artificial intelligence
fromTNW | Insights
1 day ago

Sequoia distributes 200 engraved Mac Minis at AI event as OpenClaw becomes the infrastructure layer VCs cannot own

Sequoia Capital distributed 200 custom Mac Minis at an event, positioning itself at the forefront of the emerging agentic AI landscape.
Venture
fromTNW | Investors-Funding
1 week ago

Sequoia raises $7 billion for its biggest-ever late-stage fund

Sequoia Capital has raised $7 billion for its expansion strategy fund, reflecting a significant shift in late-stage venture investing due to AI.
Artificial intelligence
fromTNW | Insights
1 day ago

Sequoia distributes 200 engraved Mac Minis at AI event as OpenClaw becomes the infrastructure layer VCs cannot own

Sequoia Capital distributed 200 custom Mac Minis at an event, positioning itself at the forefront of the emerging agentic AI landscape.
Venture
fromTNW | Investors-Funding
1 week ago

Sequoia raises $7 billion for its biggest-ever late-stage fund

Sequoia Capital has raised $7 billion for its expansion strategy fund, reflecting a significant shift in late-stage venture investing due to AI.
Startup companies
fromTechCrunch
5 days ago

From the stage to the future: Where are Startup Battlefield's alumni now? | TechCrunch

TechCrunch Startup Battlefield serves as a crucial launchpad for tech companies, enabling them to gain visibility and secure significant funding.
#anthropic
Venture
fromnews.bitcoin.com
12 hours ago

Anthropic Pre-IPO Traders Push Onchain Implied Cap to $1 Trillion

Anthropic's onchain implied valuation reached $1 trillion on April 27, 2026, with tokens climbing 733% since October 2025.
Venture
fromwww.businessinsider.com
3 days ago

A banker wants to trade his $4.8 million California estate for shares in Anthropic. He's already gotten offers.

A tech banker is offering his $4.8 million estate for shares in Anthropic as demand for stock surges amid its $1 trillion valuation.
Venture
fromnews.bitcoin.com
12 hours ago

Anthropic Pre-IPO Traders Push Onchain Implied Cap to $1 Trillion

Anthropic's onchain implied valuation reached $1 trillion on April 27, 2026, with tokens climbing 733% since October 2025.
Venture
fromwww.businessinsider.com
3 days ago

A banker wants to trade his $4.8 million California estate for shares in Anthropic. He's already gotten offers.

A tech banker is offering his $4.8 million estate for shares in Anthropic as demand for stock surges amid its $1 trillion valuation.
Tech industry
fromFortune
6 days ago

Feud between AI power startup Fermi and its fired CEO and top shareholder heats up over proposed sale | Fortune

Fermi's leadership opposes a sale despite pressure from its fired CEO, as the company aims to grow Project Matador and recover its market value.
Silicon Valley
fromWIRED
22 hours ago

Here's How Much San Francisco Tech Companies Pay for Police Protection

Elon Musk relocated X's offices from San Francisco due to violent crime concerns, prompting tech companies to enhance security measures.
fromTNW | Investors-Funding
22 hours ago
Venture

Sereact raises $110 million to scale its AI that makes any robot adaptable

Sereact raised $110 million in Series B funding to enhance AI models for robotics, focusing on adaptability in unpredictable environments.
#ai-startups
Venture
fromFast Company
3 days ago

AI startups are inflating a key revenue metric to win VC attention, says this founder

Many AI startups are inflating revenues by misusing annual recurring revenue metrics to attract venture capital funding.
Venture
fromFast Company
3 days ago

AI startups are inflating a key revenue metric to win VC attention, says this founder

Many AI startups are inflating revenues by misusing annual recurring revenue metrics to attract venture capital funding.
Venture
fromwww.businessinsider.com
5 days ago

The AI boom won't last, a top VC warns, as he urges startups to cash out

AI founders should consider selling their companies within the next 12-18 months to maximize value before market conditions change.
Silicon Valley
fromFortune
1 day ago

Sergey Brin confronted Gavin Newsom at a treehouse party - then launched a political war | Fortune

California's proposed billionaire tax prompts Sergey Brin to leave the state and fund political opposition against Governor Newsom.
Venture
fromTechCrunch
2 days ago

The climate tech IPO window could finally be cracking open | TechCrunch

Public markets are increasingly receptive to climate tech startups, with recent IPOs from X-energy and Fervo signaling a shift in investor sentiment.
#stanford-university
Silicon Valley
fromTechCrunch
1 day ago

The Stanford freshmen who want to rule the world . . . will probably read this book and try even harder | TechCrunch

Theo Baker's book reveals the complex dynamics of power and ambition at Stanford University, challenging the romanticized view of the institution.
Silicon Valley
fromThe Atlantic
3 days ago

The Stanford Inside Stanford

Stanford University fosters a unique environment where young entrepreneurs receive significant investment and mentorship from venture capitalists, shaping future tech leaders.
Silicon Valley
fromTechCrunch
1 day ago

The Stanford freshmen who want to rule the world . . . will probably read this book and try even harder | TechCrunch

Theo Baker's book reveals the complex dynamics of power and ambition at Stanford University, challenging the romanticized view of the institution.
Silicon Valley
fromThe Atlantic
3 days ago

The Stanford Inside Stanford

Stanford University fosters a unique environment where young entrepreneurs receive significant investment and mentorship from venture capitalists, shaping future tech leaders.
Venture
fromTechCrunch
3 days ago

Steve Ballmer blasts founder he backed who pleaded guilty to fraud: 'I was duped and feel silly' | TechCrunch

Founder exaggeration in Silicon Valley can lead to severe legal consequences, as seen in the case of Joseph Sanberg and Aspiration Partners.
Artificial intelligence
fromFortune
6 days ago

Are services the new software? This Sequoia partner thinks so | Fortune

The next $1 trillion company will focus on delivering outcomes using AI-powered services instead of traditional software products.
Silicon Valley
fromwww.businessinsider.com
6 days ago

I moved to San Francisco to work in AI. Living here requires sacrifices I gave up normalcy to gain access.

Surrounding oneself with ambitious individuals in San Francisco fuels personal and professional growth in the tech industry.
fromEntrepreneur
1 month ago

Why Raising VC Too Early Is the Fastest Way to Kill Your Startup

Raising venture capital too early can cost you control, leverage and even your company. Early capital is often highly dilutive, selling off your future before your blueprint is complete. The difference between lighting a spark and burning your equity to ash is a lesson many founders learn too late.
Bootstrapping
Startup companies
fromTechCrunch
2 months ago

How Sequoia-backed Ethos reached the public market while rivals fell short | TechCrunch

Ethos Technologies debuted on Nasdaq as an insurtech platform, raising about $200 million while selling fast, no-exam life policies via a three-sided software marketplace.
Startup companies
fromEntrepreneur
2 months ago

How to Build a High-Growth Company Without Silicon Valley's Capital or Hype

Founders should build companies tailored to local constraints, leveraging local expertise and industries instead of copying Silicon Valley's playbook.
Venture
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

Sequoia partner: Founders are worried if they're 'just an iteration away' from AI destroying their companies

Founders selling tools face displacement by AI models; the defensible strategy is pivoting to outcome-based services businesses that leverage AI rather than compete with it.
Venture
fromEntrepreneur
2 months ago

Waiting on Silicon Valley Funding Is Killing Your Startup's Potential

Regional founders are building globally ambitious, locally grounded, often profitable companies despite limited venture capital, creating new innovation centers beyond Silicon Valley.
Venture
fromHarvard Business Review
1 month ago

What Successful Corporate Venture Capital Funds Do Differently

Corporate venture capital funds frequently dissolve or become absorbed into other departments despite delivering solid investment returns, revealing a systemic organizational challenge beyond financial performance.
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