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ENTREPRENEURSHIP
2023
PROGRAMME BOOKLET
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Day 6: Team building: Dragon Boat 17
The National University of Singapore (NUS) is governments and academia to address crucial
Singapore’s flagship university, which offers a and complex issues relevant to Asia and the
global approach to education, research and world. Researchers in our faculties, research
entrepreneurship, with a focus on Asian centres of excellence, corporate labs and more
perspectives and expertise. We have 16 than 30 university-level research institutes
colleges, faculties and schools across three focus on themes that include energy;
campuses in Singapore, with more than 40,000 environmental and urban sustainability;
students from 100 countries enriching our treatment and prevention of diseases; active
vibrant and diverse campus community. We ageing; advanced materials; risk management
have also established our NUS Overseas and resilience of financial systems; Asian
Colleges programme in more than 15 cities studies; and Smart Nation capabilities such as
around the world. artificial intelligence, data science, operations
research and cybersecurity.
Our multidisciplinary and real-world approach
to education, research and entrepreneurship For more information on NUS, please visit
enables us to work closely with industry, nus.edu.sg.
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NUS Enterprise, the entrepreneurial arm of Its initiatives and global connections
the National University of Singapore support a range of entrepreneurial
(NUS), plays a pivotal role in advancing journeys and foster ecosystem building in
innovation and entrepreneurship at NUS new markets. These initiatives augment
and beyond. It actively promotes and complement the University’s academic
entrepreneurship and cultivates global programmes and act as a unique bridge to
mind-sets and talents through the industry well beyond Singapore’s shores.
synergies of experiential entrepreneurial
education, active industry partnerships, For more information, please visit
holistic entrepreneurship support and enterprise.nus.edu.sg.
catalytic entrepreneurship outreach.
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BLOCK71 is an initiative by NUS Enterprise in collaborative and
strategic partnerships with established corporates and
government agencies. It forms part of a global network of
innovation and entrepreneurial gateways to and from NUS,
through providing programmes as a technology ecosystem
builder and business connector with an objective to catalyse,
aggregate and develop competencies of the startup community.
In every location, BLOCK71 provides access to technology,
talent, new markets and funding opportunities through gateways
to and from NUS.
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Supporting Partner
Temasek Foundation supports a diverse range of programmes that uplift lives and communities
in Singapore and beyond. Temasek Foundation’s programmes are made possible through
philanthropic endowments gifted by Temasek, as well as gifts and other contributions from other
donors. These programmes strive towards achieving positive outcomes for individuals and
communities now, and for generations to come. Collectively, Temasek Foundation’s programmes
strengthen social resilience, foster international exchange and regional capabilities, advance
science, and protect the planet. For more information, visit www.temasekfoundation.org.sg
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Academic Director
Prof YUE Chee Yoon is Academic Director, Programmes at NUS Enterprise
Academy. Since joining NUS in October 2021, he has led the successful
establishment of an Executive Programme in Innovation & Enterprise and
PhD degree (Innovation Track). He obtained his Bachelor’s and PhD
degrees in materials science and engineering at Monash University,
Australia.
At NTU Singapore, he held various senior appointments including Associate Provost-Graduate Education,
Founding Dean of the Interdisciplinary Graduate School, Founding Director of the Institute for Sports Research,
Programme Chair of Singapore-MIT Alliance, Dean of School and Head of Division. He was Visiting Scientist at
the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, USA from 2009-2010. Through his close collaboration in MIT, Prof
Yue gained valuable insight on entrepreneurial culture in the USA and championed entrepreneurship education
in NTU, instilling into participants a good understanding and appreciation of entrepreneurial thinking.
He was awarded the Singapore Public Administration Medal (Silver) in 2002. He completed an Executive
Programme at the School of Public Policy and Management in Tsinghua University, China. He is Member of
Dean’s Advisory Council, Monash University Faculty of Engineering Australia, and Deputy Chairman of the Ngee
Ann Polytechnic Engineering Advisory Committee. He is Fellow of the Academy of Engineering Singapore and
Fellow of the Institution of Engineers, Singapore. He is actively working on the commercialization of two
inventions with colleagues.
Lead Instructor
Professor Tom KOSNIK is a renowned professional educator, having designed
and delivered a multitude of programmes on global leadership,
entrepreneurship, and marketing. He is also a Partner at FoundersX Ventures
and a Co-Founder of GLEAN Female Founders Network and Gear Up Ventures.
Prof Tom was a Consulting Professor at the NUS Overseas Colleges (NOC) in Silicon Valley from 2002-2019,
where he taught New Venture Creation. He was also an Adjunct Professor at Stanford Engineering, Department
of Management Science and Engineering from 1990-2018. His courses included Global Entrepreneurial
Marketing, Technology Entrepreneurship, and Entrepreneurial Thought Leaders Programme. He taught
Marketing at Harvard Business School from 1985-1989, and launched HBS’s Entrepreneurial Marketing course
in 1995-1997.
Prof Tom is co-author of the book "Gear Up: Test Your Business Model Potential and Plan your Path to
Success", which provides readers a practical framework to test their business idea, assess its potential, and
execute it successfully.
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Course Units (CU)
Summer Programme in Entrepreneurship (ETP3321) is a credit bearing course in NUS, offered to students
who are keen to learn more about entrepreneurship. 4 Units will be awarded on a Completed
Satisfactorily/Completed Unsatisfactorily (CS/CU) basis, i.e. no letter grades for students who have
completed all course requirements, including satisfactory performance in the individual quizzes,
assignments, the team project and active participation throughout the entire course. Full attendance is
compulsory. Attendance will be taken at all lectures and activities throughout the programme. Each
student’s individual participation grade will be based on his or her attendance, and class participation.
Students who miss more than one day equivalent of class activities will fail the course.
Programme Team
Get yourself familiarised with the team managing the programme!
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Programme Team
Say Hello to out WONDERFUL Programme Assistants! (Teaching Assistants, Game Masters)
Joshua Chin Cathy Kok Tay Kiat Jun Wesley Dela Cruz Koh Zhao Rong
Clan 1 - 6 Clan 1 - 6 Clan 1 - 6 Clan 7 - 12 Clan 7 - 12
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Week 1 Programme Overview
18:00
Individual
Assignment
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Week 2 Programme Overview
09:00
09:30
11:00
11:30
12:00
Lunch Lunch Lunch
12:30 Lunch
Lunch
13:00
Panel
Lecture Panel Unlocking the Power
13:30 Group Work
Sustainability: Fostering of Societal Impact
(Free & Easy)
Action Framework Innovation and
14:00
for Entrepreneurs Intrapreneurship
within Corporations Prep for Finale
14:30
15:00
Learning Journey
15:30 Sea
Learning Journey
Workshop with a Google Group Work
16:00
Social Enterprise
16:30
Dignity Kitchen
Kampong Kampus
17:00 Social Collider
Finale
17:30
Group Work
After
18:30
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Monday, 10 July 2023
Group Photo-taking
09:30 am Fireside Chat with Mr Foo Jixun
Audi 2 Entrepreneurial Mindset – An Investor's Perspective
Mr. Foo Jixun, Global Managing Partner, GGV Capital
Prof. Chen Tsuhan, Deputy President (Innovation & Enterprise), NUS
12:30 pm Lunch
UTown
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Tuesday, 11 July 2023
In the afternoon, you will learn how to incorporate IP strategy and negotiation skills into business strategy. The Intellectual
Property Office of Singapore (IPOS) will be sharing about the different aspects, types, and functions of IP mechanisms, as
well as how to transit from ideas to assets and drive your business via intangible property on a global scale.
12:00 pm Lunch
UTown
2:30 pm Break
3:00 pm Start a Competitive Business with Strategic IP Management
Audi 2
Mr. Paul McClelland, Senior Legal Counsel, Intellectual Property Office of Singapore (IPOS)
International
Mr. Paul McClelland specialises in intellectual property law and commercial dispute resolution.
Before joining IPOS International, Paul was sole corporate counsel for a well-known Singaporean
brand, where he was responsible for a broad range of commercial matters, including worldwide
trademark registrations and oppositions, management of external counsel, contract review, and
training.
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Wednesday, 12 July 2023
It will be an exciting day as you will get to pitch your idea to your fellow participants or pick an exciting corporate problem
statement to work with your team mates over the course of this programme! In addition, you get to form your own diverse
team to work on the selected idea, which you will present to a panel of judges on demo day!
Central Library Prof. Tom Kosnik, Lead Instructor, Summer Programme in Entrepreneurship
Level 3
Prof. Tom Kosnik is a renowned professional educator, having designed and delivered a multitude of
programs on global leadership, entrepreneurship, and marketing. He is also a Partner at FoundersX
Ventures and a Co-Founder of GLEAN Female Founders Network and Gear Up Ventures.
i3 Level 2 Prof. Lawrence Loh, Professor and Deputy Head of Department (Strategy and Policy); Director, Centre
for Governance and Sustainability (CGS), NUS Business School
Prof. Lawrence Loh leads various governance and sustainability initiatives for ASEAN and Singapore. He
is also winner of Teaching Excellence Award (2018 and 2019), NUS Business School.
12:00 pm Lunch
Central Library
Level 3 /
i3 Level 2
Central Library Prof. Tom Kosnik, Lead Instructor, Summer Programme in Entrepreneurship;
Level 3 Fireside Chat with Ms. Jessica Koh, Director, Vertex Ventures SE Asia & India
Ms. Jessica Koh is director at Vertex Ventures and is part of the team focusing on investment
opportunities in Southeast Asia and India.
i3 Level 2 Prof. Lawrence Loh, Director, Centre for Governance and Sustainability, NUS Business School
Ms. Claire Cheong, Programme Head, NUS Enterprise
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Thursday, 13 July 2023
In the afternoon, you will get to hear tips on how to develop and leverage Branding and Go-To-Market strategy to succeed
in growing one’s business, followed by visits to either offices of Alibaba, BLOCK71, or Huawei. At Alibaba, you will learn
about the latest trends in e-commerce, and discover how technological innovation accelerates the digital world. At
BLOCK71, you will get to meet startup founders incubated within NUS Enterprise's very own startup ecosystem. At
Huawei, you will get to learn more about technological innovation on three levels: fundamental innovation, allied
innovation, and ecosystem innovation within this fast growing multinational technology company.
Central Library Ms. Shane Yan and Shamantha Yan, Co-Founders, Growth Beans
Level 3 Growthbeans is a social enterprise that focuses on self-awareness for growth and well-being. They
focus on developing human centric skills within the community to build a world where everyone feels
supported and connected in a meaningful way.
i3 Level 2 Ms. Kuik Shiao-Yin, Executive Director, Common Ground Civic Centre & Consultancy
Common Ground is a cultural-change consultancy that leads a civic centre with a mission to create
whole communities.
12:00 pm Lunch
1:00 pm Branding Brilliance: Elevating Startup Success through Strategic Communication
Dr Suwichit (Sean) Chaidaroon, Deputy Head of Department, Curriculum Director, Academic Director
i3 Level 2 of PG by Coursework, NUS FASS
Dr Sean is a Senior Lecturer from the NUS FASS and he teaches Public Relations and Organisations. His
areas of specialisation include Corporate Social Responsibility in Asia, Digital Media Relations and
scholarship of teaching and learning in Strategic Communication.
3:30 pm Travel
4:00 pm Learning Journey: Alibaba / BLOCK71 / Huawei
Alibaba is a Chinese multinational technology company specializing in e-commerce. They own several
notable subsidiaries such as Alibaba Cloud, AliExpress, Taobao, and Lazada. Alibaba Group is also one
of the largest VC firms in the world, invested over US$100 billion on startups from around the world,
contributing greatly to the global startup ecosystem over the past 16 years.
Huawei, founded in 1987 is a leading global provider of information and communications technology
(ICT) infrastructure and smart devices. They have 207,000 employees and operate in over 170
countries and regions, serving more than three billion people around the world. 15
Friday, 14 July 2023
In the afternoon, you will meet one of Singapore's fast growing startups (NUS startup, also a unicorn), to learn about their
growth journey. You will gain insights into the corporate innovation and intrapreneurship endeavours and discover how
these companies collaborate with technology firms, educational institutions, and the public to address business problems
and improve the overall customer experience.
8:30 am Quiz 1
UTown
9:00 am ASEAN Languages and Cultures
UTown
A/Prof Titima Suthiwan, Associate Professor and Convenor for the Thai Language Programme, and
former Director, Centre for Language Studies, Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences (FASS), NUS
Ms Indrianti, Senior Lecturer and Convenor for the Bahasa Indonesia Programme, NUS FASS
Mr , Ngoc Minh, Lecturer and Convenor for the Vietnamese Programme, NUS FASS
1:00 pm Lunch
UTown
2:00 pm Cybersecurity
Audi 2
Mr. Ashish Gupta, Cyber Advisory Partner, ISTARI, part of Temasek Holdings
ISTARI Pte. Limited is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Temasek Holdings (Private) Limited which
established ISTARI to help address one of the global challenges that the world faces, cyber security. Mr.
Ashish Gupta. He has over 17 years of experience in building cyber programs from strategy through
execution and making business resilient.
4:00 pm Travel
4:30 pm Learning Journey: Carousell / Microsoft/ Shopback
Carousell is a home-grown e-commerce startup that offers a platform for buying and selling new and
second-hand goods, founded in 2012. Carousell has since expanded regionally and is listed as a unicorn
with a valuation of US$1.1 billion.
Microsoft, an American multinational technology corporation founded by Bill Gates in 1975. Considered
one of the Big Five American information technology companies, it is the world's largest software maker
and holds the world's fourth-highest brand valuation.
ShopBack is the largest rewards and discovery platform in Asia-Pacific. It is the first stop of a
consumer’s shopping journey, helping users make better purchase decisions and shop ‘The Smarter Way.
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Saturday, 15 July 2023
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Monday, 17 July 2023
In the afternoon you will get to learn more about a sustainable framework that assesses a company's environmental, social,
and governance practices to evaluate its sustainability and societal impact.
The day will end on an exciting note with visits to one of the notable social enterprises, where you will take part in hands-on
activities. These activities will offer valuable insights, allowing you to gain a deeper understanding and appreciation of the
field.
8:30 am
Audi 2 Quiz 2
Ms Laina Greene has more than 25 years experience spanning across the telecom industry with a focus
on Green telecoms and on bridging the digital divide in developing countries, as well as social impact
investing into women-led social enterprises over the last 13 years.
12:00 pm Lunch
UTown
Prof. Lawrence Loh leads various governance and sustainability initiatives for ASEAN and Singapore. He
is also winner of Teaching Excellence Award (2018 and 2019), NUS Business School.
3:00 pm Travel
3:30 pm Practical Experiences in the Field of Social Entrepreneurship
Dignity Kitchen is a social enterprise that aims to empower those with disabilities and disadvantages by
equipping them with the tools to become financially independent.
Ground-Up Initiative (GUI) is a non-profit organisation that was founded in 2008 to create a "21st century
kampung culture" in the heart of cosmopolitan Singapore, on a 26,000 sq m piece of land at the former
Bottle Tree Park in Yishun called Kampung Kampus, the experiential and nature-led learning campus
aimed at fostering a connection with the land through activities like farming.
Social Collider (SoCo) is a collaborative, co-working, and co-innovation space with a focus on UN Social
Development Goals. Set to help social enterprises and non-profit organizations, SoCo aims to create a
positive social impact across Southeast Asia.
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Tuesday, 18 July 2023
To wrap up this morning's discussion on corporate intrapreneurship, you will visit Google's Singapore office where you will
be joined by a panel of esteem speakers from prominent corporates to share insights on fostering innovation within large
corporations.
Prof. Tom Kosnik is a renowned professional educator, having designed and delivered a multitude of
programs on global leadership, entrepreneurship, and marketing. He is also Partner at FoundersX
Ventures and a Co-Founder of GLEAN Female Founders Network and Gear Up Ventures.
12:00 pm Travel
12:30 pm Lunch
Google
1:30pm Unleashing Intrapreneurship: Fostering Innovation within Corporations
Google
Mr. Felix Goh, Strategic Lead for Singapore (Education, Research, EdTech), Google
Mr. Llewellan Vance, Startup Ecosystem Lead, Huawei
Ms. Neha Thakkar, Policy Development, Meta
Mr. Chan Munchung, Senior Manager, SIA's Digital Innovation Lab/KrisLab
Mr. Ong Jie Lun, Senior Director – Ventures APAC, Plug and Play (Moderator)
Google is a multinational technology company founded in 1998. It offers a wide range of internet-related
services and products, including search, maps, email, cloud storage, and smartphones. Known for
innovation, Google has a significant impact on the digital world and remains a dominant force in the
technology industry.
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Wednesday, 19 July 2023
In the afternoon, we will sit through the third and final panel, where we have invited speakers from the social
entrepreneurship eco-system to share insights on creating societal impact. Hear from founders, eco-system builders and
impact investors about opportunities, hardships and advise on running a social enterprise.
The day will come to an end with a learning journey to Sea Limited - the leading global consumer internet company founded
in Singapore.
9:00 am Pitching for Success
Audi 2
Mr. Kris Childress, Mentor-in-Residence, NUS Enterprise and Teaching Lead/Consultant Mentor for
NUS’s Graduate Research Innovation Program (GRIP)
Mr. Childress has extensive experience in a wide range of US and Singapore-based technology startups,
from lab equipment to enterprise software to energy services.
12:00 pm Lunch
UTown
1:00 pm Social Entrepreneurship to Power Societal Impact
Audi 2
Mr Koh Seng Choon, Founder, Dignity Kitchen
Mr Edward Tay, Chairman, Infracrowd Capital
Mr Alfie Othman, CEO, raiSE
Ms Samantha Thian, Founder, SEAstainable
Mr Russ Neu, Founder, Social Collider (Moderator)
2:30 pm Travel
Sea Limited is a leading global consumer internet company founded in Singapore in 2009. Its mission is
to better the lives of consumers and small businesses with technology. Sea operates three core
businesses across digital entertainment, e-commerce, as well as digital payments and financial services,
known as Garena, Shopee and SeaMoney, respectively. Garena is a leading global online games
developer and publisher. Shopee is the largest pan-regional e-commerce platform in Southeast Asia and
Taiwan. SeaMoney is a leading digital payments and financial services provider in Southeast Asia.
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Thursday, 20 July 2023
You can spend the rest of the day doing one last check on your slide decks and rehearsing your pitch with your team
members.
8:30 am Quiz 3
Audi 2
SR1-SR9 @
Town Plaza
or
SR5-9 @
Stephen Riady
Centre
12:00 pm Lunch
UTown
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Friday, 21 July 2023
The day will come to a close with a captivating and delightful closing ceremony, brimming with entertaining and engaging
activities.
9:00 am
LT50 - LT53 @
Stephen Riady
Centre
12:30 pm Lunch
UTown
Audi 2 or LT
3:30 pm Travel
4:00pm Finale
SAFRA Choa
Chu Kang
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List of Speakers, Mentors, Judges
Prof Tan Eng Chye Prof Chen Tsuhan Mr. Foo Jixun Ms. Claire Cheong Prof Tom Kosnik
NUS President NUS Deputy President Global Managing Partner, Programme Head, NUS Professional Educator &
(Innovation & Enterprise) GGV Capital Enterprise Partner, FoundersX
Ventures
Mr. Mun Thoh Ma Ms. Yong Yoke Ping Mr. Thaddeus Koh Mr. Julian Koo Mr. Felix Tan
Deputy Director, Tech Commercialisation Co-Founder, e27 Assistant Vice President, CEO and Co-Founder,
Technology Transfer and Lead, NUS TTI Singapore Economic Skilio
Innovation, NUS Development Board (EDB)
Ms. Leung Puiyan Mr. Daryl Chung Prof Reuben Wong Mr. Paul McClelland Prof Lawrence Loh
Partner, Vertex Ventures Business Development Associate Vice President Senior Legal Counsel, Director, Centre for
SE Asia & India Director, Tech JDI (Global Relations), NUS Intellectual Property Office Governance & Sustainability,
of Singapore (IPOS) NUS Business School
Ms. Jessica Koh Ms. Shane Yan Ms. Samantha Yan Ms. Kuik Shiao-yin Mr. Tay Kae Fong
Investment Director, Co-Founder, Growthbeans Co-Founder, Growthbeans Executive Director, Founder and Managing
Vertex Ventures SE Asia & Common Ground Civic Partner, Binomial
India Centre & Consultancy Consulting
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List of Speakers, Mentors, Judges
Dr. Suwichit Chaidaroon A/Prof Titima Suthiwan Ms. Indrianti Mr. , Ngoc Minh Mr. Ashish Gupta
Senior Lecturer, Associate Professor, Centre for Senior Lecturer, Centre for Lecturer, Centre for Language Cyber Advisory Partner,
Communications & New Media, Language Studies, NUS FASS Language Studies, NUS FASS Studies, NUS FASS ISTARI
NUS FASS
Ms. Laina Greene Mr. Felix Goh Mr. Llewellan Vance Ms. Neha Thakkar Mr. Chan Mun Chung
Founder & CEO, Strategic Lead, Google Startup Ecosystem Lead, Policy Development, Senior Manager, SIA’s
Angels of Impact Huawei META Digital Innovation Lab
Mr. Ong Jie Lun Mr. Kris Childress Mr. Koh Seng Choon Mr. Edward Tay Mr. Alfie Othman
Senior Director,Venture Mentor-in-Residence, Executive Director, Chairman, Infracrowd CEO, raiSE Singapore
APAC, Plug and Play NUS Enterprise Dignity Kitchen Capital
Ms. Samantha Thian Mr. Russ Neu Mr. Tyler Huang Mr. Julian Pan Mr. Paul Singh
Founder, Seastainable.Co Founder & CEO, Social Collider COO and Co-founder, Executive Chairman, Managing Director,
Venture Partner, Quest Ventures Transfong Ventures SEMICAPS Iota Omega Ventures
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List of Speakers, Mentors, Judges
Ms. Dora Gu Mr. Frank Lee Ms. Shannon Tan Mr. Tushar Desai Mr. Harry Huo
Director, Founder & Managing Investment Associate, Founder and Managing Director,
Qifu Capital Director, Tech JDI Wavermaker Director, Kaleidosense Frederiksdal
Mr. Jeremy Soh Mr. Tiago Costa Alves Ms. Charlie Leong Ms. Kwan Yoke Shang Mr. Sia Zong Xi
Investment Associate, Entrepreneur In Residence, Platform Analyst, Deputy Director, Investment Director,
Qualgro Partners Golden Gate Wavemaker NUS Enterprise Cocoon Capital
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WITH THANKS TO OUR SUPPORTING PARTNERS
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