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Chief of Staff
Associate Chief of Staff
COO
CFO
HR Business Partner
Integrator
Capacity
Starting at $3,300/month
(Starting at 20 hours at $165/hour)
Best if you need:
A strategic right hand to stabilize priorities, move 1–2 key initiatives forward, and keep your operations on track.
Right for you if:
- Projects are stalled or sitting on your plate. You need someone to take ownership and move them forward.
- Competing priorities are pulling you in too many directions. You need bandwidth to focus on what matters most.
- You’re missing a skill set or perspective your current team doesn’t have.
Sample scope:
- Lead 1–2 strategic initiatives per month, such as capital or funding efforts, marketing launches, regulatory readiness, clinical operation improvements, or process and system enhancements.
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- Manage executive communications & external presence, drafting or refining reports, presentations, & talking points for investor, client, or partner engagements.
- Provide stakeholder & board support, including research & materials preparation, deck building, talking points, & post-meeting follow-up.
- Oversee meeting management by curating agendas & pre-reads, facilitating discussion, documenting decisions, & tracking action items.
- Deliver monthly executive summaries capturing achievements, risks, metrics, & forward recommendations for leadership.
Clarity
Starting at $9,000/month
(Starting at 60 hours at $150/hour)
Best if you need:
A hands-on partner to lead multiple priorities, strengthen systems and processes, and bring structure and accountability to your growing organization.
Right for you if:
- Your business is at a critical growth or transition point and needs stronger systems and processes to operate effectively.
- Communication and coordination have become inefficient, and meeting structures need to be streamlined for better execution.
- A strategic initiative requires dedicated leadership to manage deliverables and hold stakeholders accountable.
Sample scope:
- Lead and manage 2–3 concurrent strategic initiatives, such as strategic plan execution, patient services optimization, capital or business development efforts, product launches, or system and process design.
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- Serve as the executive’s second-in-command, representing leadership & advancing projects when the leader is unavailable, & ensuring alignment across departments.
- Drive cross-functional collaboration by facilitating leadership meetings, tracking decisions, & maintaining visibility into all key initiatives.
- Build & manage dashboards & KPIs to monitor performance, strengthen accountability, & support data-driven decision-making, leveraging AI to surface trends & risks.
- Enhance internal communications & reporting by streamlining updates, documentation, & information sharing across teams & leaders.
- Manage executive communications & external partnerships, including investor or stakeholder reports, client-facing materials, pitch decks & presentations for key meetings or events.
Catalyst
Starting at $14,000/month
(Starting at 100 hours at $140/hour)
Best if you need:
Fully integrated leadership support. Your Chief of Staff is an extension of your executive team, overseeing strategy execution, cross-functional management, and organizational alignment.
Right for you if:
- You or another executive need an interim leader to maintain continuity during a transition or leave.
- Strategic direction feels unclear. You need a trusted thought partner to translate the vision into action across departments.
- Too many priorities are falling through the cracks. You need someone to own execution, drive accountability, and report on progress at an enterprise level.
Sample scope:
- Lead and oversee multiple strategic initiatives simultaneously, managing cross-functional teams and deliverables across operations, finance, product development, compliance, and other business units to ensure seamless execution and measurable outcomes.
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- Act as the executive’s delegate & trusted partner, representing leadership internally & externally, ensuring decisions are implemented, & maintaining momentum during executive absences or travel.
- Build & oversee company-wide planning & execution systems, including project management frameworks, dashboards, & accountability tools that unify strategic goals, resource allocation, & performance tracking across all departments.
- Manage board & governance functions, preparing materials, resolutions, & reports that align discussions with strategic & financial priorities.
- Strengthen stakeholder relationships & communication, serving as liaison among senior leaders, partners, investors, & vendors to represent the company & ensure clarity & alignment towards goals.
- Develop & maintain reporting infrastructure, producing executive reports & KPI summaries that track progress, surface risks, & inform strategic decisions.
Capacity
Starting at $2,500/month
(Starting at 20 hours at $125/hour)
Best if you need:
A senior doer who can manage key projects end-to-end & take execution off your plate so nothing stalls.
Right for you if:
- You need reliable operational support to keep projects, workflows, or programs moving without your oversight.
- You’re carrying too many execution tasks & need a senior doer who can take ownership quickly.
- You want clearer communication, better follow-through, & more predictable progress week to week.
Sample scope:
- Run 1–2 core projects or programs end-to-end, such as such as PMIS or tech tool implementations, audit or accreditation preparation, annual event management, product or program discovery research, office space evaluation projects, or discrete operational build-outs
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- Drive execution by managing timelines, deliverables, stakeholders, & follow-through so projects reach completion without executive micromanagement
- Capture & document SOPs for priority workflows to increase consistency, reduce friction, & support handoffs
- Prepare executive updates, internal briefs, & stakeholder communications to keep teams aligned on progress & next steps
- Support recruiting workflows by coordinating candidate pipelines, interview logistics, & evaluation materials
Clarity
Starting at $6,900/month
(Starting at 60 hours at $115/hour)
Best if you need:
A hands-on partner to lead multiple priorities, strengthen systems and A trusted project manager who can own end-to-end logistics across teams, support executive bandwidth & optimize systems to keep work moving forward.
Right for you if:
- You need cross-functional coordination to ensure teams stay aligned & deliver on shared priorities.
- Your systems, processes, or reporting need lift to run smoother without creating extra work for leadership.
- You want a partner who can manage multiple projects, coach team members on execution, & maintain momentum.
Sample scope:
- Lead execution of 2–3 cross-functional initiatives, such as AI tool evaluation & recommendations, investor pipeline management, grantmaking or diligence cycles, marketing & communications deliverables, or tech stack transitions
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- Build & maintain project plans, trackers, dashboards, & reporting rhythms to ensure visibility & accountability
- Prepare stakeholder, leadership, & board-ready materials including progress reports, decision memos, & program updates
- Coordinate workstreams across departments, aligning owners on scope, dependencies, & deadlines
- Develop marketing & brand collateral to strengthen positioning & visibility
- Manage document organization & process flow for fundraising, grantmaking, or compliance-related work
- Coordinate recruitment processes by managing candidate communication, scheduling, structured evaluations, & process logistics
- Support data gathering & dashboard updating to keep cross-functional reporting accurate & actionable
Catalyst
Starting at $10,500/month
(Starting at 100 hours at $105/hour)
Best if you need:
A fully integrated operations manager who can lead complex rollouts, plan ahead for upcoming priorities, & bring organization-wide coordination that frees you to focus on growth.
Right for you if:
- You need a fully embedded operator who can own complex rollouts, launches, or organizational initiatives.
- Leadership needs significant bandwidth relief so they can focus on growth.
- You want organization-wide coordination with someone to plan ahead, anticipate needs, & ensure nothing falls through the cracks.
Sample scope:
- Manage multiple large-scale, high-stakes initiatives simultaneously, including organizational launches or transformations, critical executive searches, seed & follow-on funding round operations, audit or accreditation readiness, organization-wide workflow redesign, or multi-team operational improvements
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- Act as leadership’s execution point-person by preparing agendas, tracking decisions, coordinating follow-through, & managing communications across the company
- Manage all administrative & logistical aspects of the upcoming seed/follow-on funding round
- Own end-to-end grantmaking administration, including selection & diligence coordination, document management across all grant cycles, & preparation of complete, audit-ready grant agreement packets
- Build & manage cross-organizational systems (e.g., reporting cadences, execution frameworks, documentation infrastructure) to support scale
- Assess operational gaps, recommend improvements, & implement changes that increase efficiency & reduce execution drag
- Support high-volume or time-sensitive recruiting efforts by managing candidate pipelines, coordination, & evaluation logistics
Capacity
Starting at $3,900/month
(Starting at 20 hours at $195/hour)
Best if you need:
A steady operational leader to help you stabilize core systems & structures to make space for growth.
Right for you if:
- You need to stabilize your foundation & ensure your team is executing the right work in the right way.
- You need strategic operational guidance to diagnose what's slowing your organization down & set up systems for your team to execute.
- You want clear operational structure without adding another full-time leader.
Sample scope:
- Lead 1–2 operational projects per month, such as evaluating systems and workflows, establishing operating rhythms, improving cross-functional handoffs, or prioritizing operational improvements
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- Conduct a baseline operational audit of your systems, workflows, documents, & team processes to identify gaps, inefficiencies, & risks
- Establish or refine core operating rhythms for leadership meetings, reporting cadences, & coss-functional communication
- Define standards for process documentation & delegate creation to appropriate team members
- Recommend tool configurations & workflow improvements; oversee implementation
- Identify opportunities to streamline workflows & reduce manual work using automation & AI-enabled tools
- Create prioritization & roadmap of operational improvements aligned to organizational goals
- Provide recommendations to CEO on decision-making, sequencing, & clarifying ownership across teams
Clarity
Starting at $10,800/month
(Starting at 60 hours at $180/hour)
Best if you need:
An experienced operations leader to build alignment across teams, translate strategy into plans, & improve how your organization communicates, collaborates, and delivers.
Right for you if:
- You’re stabilizing or growing quickly, needing workflows & tools to work together across functions
- Your cross-functional or hybrid teams need stronger coordination, communication, & accountability.
- You want better visibility into team performance for confident decision-making.
Sample scope:
- Lead & manage 2–3 concurrent operational initiatives, such as cross-functional workflow improvements, dashboard buildouts, data integration plans, or operational planning support
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- Improve cross-functional workflows by embedding automation & AI where it reduces handoffs & delays
- Architect & define KPI frameworks & oversee buildout
- Develop & oversee a data integration, connecting tools across finance, CRM, project management, & service delivery platforms
- Partner with department leads to translate strategic goals into operational plans with clear milestones, owners, & KPIs
- Strengthen hybrid or remote team operations by defining communication norms, meeting cadences, & documentation standards
- Oversee outputs of operations staff to reinforce accountability & high-quality deliverables
- Provide coaching to department leaders to maintain alignment, predict operational risks, & reinforce strong execution
- Support technology & vendor management by identifying gaps, optimizing platform usage, & streamlining processes
Catalyst
Starting at $17,000/month
(Starting at 100 hours at $170/hour)
Best if you need:
A proactive COO owning the operational rhythm of the organization, driving execution of priorities, & ensuring operations scale with your organization's growth.
Right for you if:
- Your COO or operations lead is going on leave or transitioning out. You need interim operational leadership to maintain momentum & prevent disruption.
- You need embedded operational support to plan ahead & sustain efficiency through growth.
- Systems, data, & teams need to be integrated under one unified operating model.
Sample scope:
- Lead & manage multiple operational initiatives simultaneously, such as operational planning cycles, cross-functional process improvements, technology transitions, performance reporting buildouts, or organizational change efforts
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- Provide interim operational leadership during a COO or operations lead’s leave or transition to maintain momentum
- Lead capacity & resource planning to anticipate needs, prevent bottlenecks, & keep operations running smoothly as you grow
- Partner with CEO on scenario planning, annual planning, & long-range operational strategy.
- Own operational planning cycles, turning organizational priorities into clear departmental plans with defned milestones, timelines, & owners
- Manage company-wide operating rhythms, coordinating deliverables & keeping cross-functional work moving on schedule
- Run cross-functional process improvement cycles, strengthening accountability & eliminating friction in workflows
- Evaluate & optimize your technology stack, identifying gaps, improving integrations, & leveraging automation & AI to support scale
- Facilitate change management (restructures, product launches, program expansion, team reassignments) with clear communication, process mapping, & stakeholder coordination
- Oversee operational governance by maintaining policies, contracts, & process documentation
Capacity
Starting at $4,400/month
(Starting at 20 hours at $220/hour)
Best if you need:
An experienced CFO who brings clarity & discipline to your finances so you can make confident, informed decisions.
Right for you if:
- You need CFO level financial visibility & judgment without adding a full-time CFO.
- Your bookkeeping, reporting, or contract requirements need expert oversight.
- You need financial expertise to review financials, surface risks, & translate data into insights.
Sample scope:
- Lead 1–2 financial projects per month, such as cash flow stabilization, audit preparation, or accounting system improvements
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- Maintain financial oversight by cash position, restricted vs. unrestricted funds, & key risk areas
- Review month-end close quality & direct corrections
- Assess Chart of Accounts structure to better support business intelligence & decision making
- Translate financials into executive-level insights for leadership & Board
- Support contract or investor reporting by validating data, ensuring compliance, & preparing summaries
Clarity
Starting at $12,600/month
(Starting at 60 hours at $210/hour)
Best if you need:
A hands-on CFO to strengthen financial systems, budgeting, & forecasting to bring structure, predictability, & cross-functional alignment to your organization.
Right for you if:
- You’re stabilizing, growing, or diversifying & need stronger forecasting, budgeting rhythms, or cash management.
- Department leaders need clearer financial guidance & accountability
- You need more consistent, regular cross-functional financial alignment.
Sample scope:
- Lead & manage 2–3 concurrent financial initiatives, such as forecasting model rebuilds, budgeting cycles, cash flow strategy, or establishing a new business entity
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- Own finance systems roadmap by evaluating, advising, & approving changes
- Build or refine forecasting models (12–24 month projections) & scenario plans, leveraging AI to test assumptions, scenarios, & risks
- Support department leaders in managing their budgets by providing templates & coaching
- Set cash management strategy & establish accountability systems for AR/AP execution
- Design & manage financial dashboards, KPIs, & monthly reporting to support leadership & board decisions
- Strengthen compliance, internal controls, & financial processes across teams (e.g., procurement, approvals, expense workflows)
- Manage external vendors like accountants &/or bookkeepers
Catalyst
Starting at $20,000/month
(Starting at 100 hours at $200/hour)
Best if you need:
A proactive CFO who leads financial strategy, long-range planning, & organization-wide financial alignment — keeping your growth on track.
Right for you if:
- Your CFO or finance leader is going on leave or transitioning out. You need interim financial leadership to maintain continuity & accuracy.
- You want a CFO accountable for long-term planning, capital strategy & financial leadership across the organization
- You’re preparing for a major shift (scaling, funding, new revenue streams, restructuring) & need a CFO to lead financial readiness.
Sample scope:
- Lead & manage multiple high-stakes financial initiatives simultaneously, such as scenario modeling, capital strategy, multi-year forecasting, enterprise reporting, or budgeting model redesign
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- Provide interim financial leadership during a CFO or finance leader’s leave or transition to ensure continuity, accurate reporting, & financial discipline
- Lead org-wide financial strategy, including long-term planning, revenue model optimization, cost structure analysis, & margin improvement
- Own major financial events & transactions, like financing readiness, due diligence prep, investor materials, lender engagement, or M&A analyses
- Build multi-year forecasting models & infrastructure for scenario planning, unit economics, financial runway, or revenue diversification
- Oversee cross-functional financial alignment with operations, HR, development/sales, & program/product teams to coordinate goals & resource allocation
- Serve as the executive’s financial delegate by attending leadership meetings, guiding strategic decisions, & ensuring financial discipline across departments
- Drive major systems or process transitions such as finance tech stack upgrades, audit readiness, budgeting model redesign, or revenue cycle improvements
Capacity
Starting at $3,300/month
(Starting at 20 hours at $165/hour)
Best if you need:
Dependable HR support to manage operations & people compliance so you can focus on growth.
Right for you if:
- You have a critical HR project you need to delegate to an expert.
- You need a trusted HR partner to handle compliance & documentation.
- HR processes or systems lack structure or consistency.
Sample scope:
- Lead 1–2 HR projects per month, such as compensation analysis, an HR audit, an employee handbook refresh, or systems cleanup
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- Update & maintain HR policies, templates, & required documentation to reflect current practices & culture
- Support onboarding & offboarding by mapping workflows & streamlining processes
- Ensure compliance with employment laws by reviewing documentation & identifying required updates
- Complete light HRIS updates in platforms like Rippling, BambooHR, or Gusto
- Provide HR guidance & support for project-based needs
- Track & share key HR metrics with leadership, like headcount, turnover, & open roles
Clarity
Starting at $9,000/month
(Starting at 60 hours at $150/hour)
Best if you need:
An experienced HR leader to manage HR & talent functions so HR runs smoothly across teams & locations.
Right for you if:
- You’re growing & need HR systems that connect across functions & teams.
- Your internal HR team needs mentorship & structure.
- You want proactive partnership on retention, engagement, & workforce planning.
Sample scope:
- Lead & manage 2–3 concurrent HR initiatives, such as onboarding redesign, performance cycle updates, engagement programs, or cross-functional HR workflow improvements
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- Manage open enrollment & benefits renewals, coordinating timelines & employee communications
- Oversee & mentor HR or administrative support staff, ensuring consistent documentation & follow-through
- Build or refine HR infrastructure (recruiting workflows, onboarding processes, performance cycles, & compliance documentation), leveraging AI to support job descriptions & hiring efficiency
- Drive cross-functional HR workflows by coordinating with finance, operations, & department leaders
- Conduct engagement or feedback surveys & translate insights into recommended actions
- Improve internal HR communications, templates, & reporting systems
- Support hiring operations utilizing AI tools, including job descriptions, rubrics, candidate coordination, & interview scheduling
- Manage documentation cycles for benefits, policies, training reminders, & employee acknowledgments
Catalyst
Starting at $14,000/month
(Starting at 100 hours at $140/hour)
Best if you need:
A deeply embedded HR partner you can rely on 30 hours/week to keep this critical function running smoothly & advance people operations.
Right for you if:
- You have an HR leader going on leave or transitioning out. You can’t afford a gap in people operations.
- You need an embedded HR partner who can plan ahead by forecasting staffing needs & aligning HR priorities with business goals.
- People operations are stable but need data-driven improvements & stronger documentation.
Sample scope:
- Lead & oversee multiple HR initiatives simultaneously, including performance management, compliance, engagement programs, recognition, & culture-strengthening initiatives
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- Provide interim HR leadership during a leader’s leave or transition to maintain continuity & compliance without disruption
- Manage day-to-day HR operations across your HRIS/PEO, including payroll accuracy, benefits administration, employee data, & required documentation
- Build, maintain, or optimize HR reporting & analytics systems (e.g., BambooHR, Rippling, Lattice) to ensure data accuracy, visibility, & actionable insights
- Audit & optimize HR processes across the employee lifecycle to identify & resolve gaps, redundancies, & risks
- Partner with executive leadership in organizational design & long-term people strategy by providing analysis & recommendations
- Coordinate cross-functional workflows to ensure people operations support day-to-day business needs & goals
- Update talent processes to ensure equitable, consistent, & efficient hiring practices
- Support workforce planning & forecasting by analyzing data & trends, leveraging AI to identify patterns & risks
Capacity
Starting at $3,900/month
(Starting at 20 hours at $195/hour)
Best if you need:
A disciplined operator who keeps your team aligned, meetings tight, & priorities moving so the CEO can stay focused on growth.
Right for you if:
- You need consistent structure around meetings, priorities, & weekly follow-through.
- Your CEO is stretched thin & needs someone to keep execution moving without constant oversight.
- Your team needs discipline around managing priorities and KPI dashboards.
Sample scope:
- Run weekly leadership meetings, keep agendas focused, track action items, & ensure follow-through
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- Maintain clear role & ownership documentation so responsibilities & expectations are understood
- Track priorities, KPI dashboard metrics, & team commitments to drive steady progress
- Surface issues early, facilitate resolution, & document decisions & owners
- Support execution of existing strategic plans by keeping priorities organized & teams aligned
- Coordinate with the CEO to keep communication flowing without requiring constant involvement
Clarity
Starting at $10,800/month
(Starting at 60 hours at $180/hour)
Best if you need:
An embedded Integrator who strengthens accountability & keeps cross-functional execution on track week after week.
Right for you if:
- You need deeper execution ownership, with stronger accountability & clearer weekly follow-through.
- Your leadership team needs help staying aligned, resolving issues, & keeping cross-functional work on track.
- You want someone who can manage several priorities at once & maintain momentum without things slipping.
Sample scope:
- Lead leadership-level execution across meetings, KPI dashboards, priorities, action items, & issue tracking
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- Strengthen weekly execution rhythms by improving how teams document work, report progress, & resolve issues
- Drive accountability by holding leaders to commitments & ensuring cross-functional work stays on track
- Analyze KPI trends, surface risks, & prompt teams to course-correct before issues escalate
- Ensure priorities translate into clear, executable plans across functions with realistic timelines & milestones
- Improve team communication, handoffs, & operational clarity to prevent rework or bottlenecks
- Partner with the CEO to keep big initiatives from stalling or losing momentum
Catalyst
Starting at $17,000/month
(Starting at 100 hours at $170/hour)
Best if you need:
A fully integrated execution leader who anticipates issues, aligns leadership, & strengthens how work gets done across the organization.
Right for you if:
- You need a fully embedded Integrator who can anticipate issues, align leadership, & maintain momentum across all functions.
- Your organization is growing quickly & needs stronger operational rhythms to scale without chaos.
- You want someone who can strengthen execution discipline across the organization.
Sample scope:
- Lead organization-wide execution, ensuring teams use consistent rhythms, tools, & processes
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- Align leadership by facilitating issue resolution & improving communication
- Anticipate risks by monitoring KPI dashboards, operational trends, & team dynamics to prevent execution breakdowns
- Drive major initiatives (e.g., reorganizations, AI-supported workflow implementations) by coordinating timelines, milestones, dependencies, & cross-functional follow-through
- Build & refine execution systems that support scale, including dashboards, reporting cadences, meeting rhythms, & documentation
- Improve organization-wide focus by tightening meeting structures, decision-making cadence, & communication flows
- Serve as the primary operator translating leadership decisions into coordinated action across teams
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Fractional leadership pricing FAQs
What’s the price for hiring a fractional executive through vChief?
With a vChief fractional leader, rates are role-based and transparent—typically $125–$220/hour depending on function and amount of support.
Here’s a breakdown by role:
- Chief of Staff starting at $3,300/month
- Associate Chief of Staff starting at $2,500/month
- COO starting at $3,900/month
- CFO starting at $4,400/month
- HR Business Partner starting at $3,300/month
- Integrator starting at $3,900/month
You’re not just hiring a person—you’re accessing a leadership system that includes liability insurance, vetted contracts, performance tracking, and conversion options if your needs evolve.
What exactly am I paying for with vChief’s fractional leadership services?
You only pay for the capacity you need—no benefits, no long-term commitment.
With vChief’s fractional leadership staffing model, you get:
- Senior-level talent that’s vetted, insured, part of a nationwide peer network, and held to performance standards.
- Fast results and ongoing strategy and execution support backed by a company that de-risks the engagement.
- Flexibility to scale up, scale down, or pivot quickly without sunk costs.
Does vChief offer a trial period for fractional leadership services?
Yes! Every new engagement includes 20 hours, risk-free. Love our fractional leadership support, or your money back.
Is there a long-term commitment or cancellation policy when hiring a fractional executive through vChief?
There’s no long-term contract.
You can adjust your level of fractional leadership services with 15 days’ notice or cancel with 30 days’ notice.
And every new engagement includes 20 hours, risk-free. Either love your leadership support, or your money back.
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