Narcissists in start-ups

What to do when co-founders in startups have a narcissistic personality?

Overview

• Narcissists as co-founders of a start-up
• Well-meant recommendations
• But …
• Narcissists in start-ups
• Determination and risk-taking
• Risks
• Look very thoroughly
• Who is responsible?
• When it happened
• What you can do
• Just ask me personally
• Related articles
• P.S.
• Comments

Narcissists as co-founders of a start-up

Many start-ups fail. There are many reasons why. It is especially unfortunate when everything could go well, and it is up to the founders that a venture fails or at least does not go as well as it could. Different perspectives between the people involved can be very enriching. A good team complements each other. Except, unfortunately, that’s not always the case.

Problems between co-founders are quite common. And unfortunately, they can’t always be resolved. It becomes especially tricky when difficult personalities are involved.

What to do if a co-founder in the startup has a narcissistic personality?

Well-meant recommendations

There must be something that can be done. If you start looking for solutions, you will find many suggestions. There are many well-intentioned recommendations on how to deal with difficult people. Bookstores and the Internet provide patent remedies.

But …

Many of the well-meant recommendations, such as addressing narcissists about their behavior and then hoping for improvement, too often cause enormous damage. And worst of all; it’s rarely reversible. In the post 30 tips for communicating with narcissists, learn more.

A lot of what works for good communication and relationship building in other situations makes situations involving narcissists worse. When it comes to interpersonal conflict, narcissists do not take a fair approach. If they feel it is necessary, they also accept their disadvantages. This can cause considerable damage and can ruin entire companies and the people involved.

For legal questions, contact the appropriate experts. To make sure that you take into account the communicative and psychological possibilities, I am here for you.

Narcissists in start-ups

With their charisma, narcissists can be captivating. In good expressions or moments, narcissists can succeed in providing orientation to others and inspiring them.

Grandiose narcissists have an advantage when it comes to launching challenging projects. They invest in performance and create buzz. Because they know how to make a convincing first impression, they get their foot in the door and ideas sold. If the goal is to move a startup forward quickly and stubbornly, the chances are good. In this phase, those involved are also more willing to overlook collateral damage.

There are a disproportionate number of narcissists in leadership positions. The desire for power and the willingness to make the necessary effort to impress relevant people are typical of narcissism. However, the beautiful appearance is deceptive, narcissistic personalities cause damage.

Sooner or rarely later, the narcissistic personality becomes a problem. I describe this in a separate post. Then the disadvantages become too great to ignore.

Determination and risk-taking

A common strength of narcissistic personalities is their uncompromising determination to get results. Their lack of ability to self-reflect does not allow for risk awareness. As a result, they bring projects and innovations forward.

Risks

Someone probably had reasons why this person was chosen as a co-founder. People with narcissistic structures do not only bring disadvantages. Not all narcissists are incompetent. Some projects benefit greatly from narcissists. However, they also often do considerable damage, which is often noticed with a time delay.

Because they cannot maintain genuine trusting relationships and accept feedback, their vision is very limited. The lack of social skills and the overestimation of self have consequences. Yet, the issue of narcissism and its importance is still largely underestimated.

Awareness of causes and correlations in narcissistic personalities is still scarce.

Look very thoroughly

It is human to make mistakes. However, insufficient preparation comes at an unnecessarily high price. Depending on the strategy, such collaboration in a start-up is planned for a specific, short, or longer period. And sometimes things turn out differently than planned. That is why it is so important to consider in advance whether the cooperation in the team is promising.

Because awareness of narcissistic personalities is not very widespread, I strongly recommend developing a sense of this issue. Their charisma, sometimes perceived as charisma, can be very empowering. However, behind the dazzling facade often hides a difficult person. The article 36 clues to a narcissistic personality will help you. The sooner you recognize narcissists as such, the better.

Who is responsible?

In the beginning, narcissists still sell themselves as an asset. They disguise themselves to those people with whom they want to make a good impression, as long as it is advantageous for them. Then, more and more often, they take off their mask and the damage becomes greater and greater.

Usually, those people who could intervene are still too blinded by the self-promotion and promises on display. When the true character is recognized, it is typically already very late. And the damage can be very great.

Who could and should exert influence here? Investors, business angels, and other experienced persons, who are not yet familiar with narcissistic persons, will probably waste their valuable contributions elsewhere, here. On narcissists, this has an often even negative effect. If they think they have to accept the offers, they will do so. But it is done only for appearances. Those who forced them to do so will feel revenge for this ignominy when there is the opportunity.

When it happened 

You are at a point where you have gained the impression that you are dealing with a narcissist. However, you cannot flee immediately. Then it is best to proceed very carefully.

What you can do

What you can do if people in leadership positions turn out to be narcissists?

You might start by looking at the post 42 Tips for Communicating with Narcissists. Then you can seek support for dealing with narcissists. And do it as soon as possible, because it’s easier to prevent problems than to correct them. Narcissists are extremely sensitive and never forget even perceived humiliation. Narcissistic personalities perceive even understandable constructive feedback as a personal insult and want to retaliate for such insolence. And they know little inhibition in doing so.

Here are a few typical issues I assist with:

1. Goals and strategy

You need a very deliberate strategy on how to proceed and especially where to go. Also, because the risk is so readily underestimated; it doesn’t get better. Narcissistic personalities don’t get more compatible; it probably gets harder. You need a plan!

2. Adjustments

Adjust to the idiosyncrasies of narcissists. Deliver as minimal unintended friction as possible through your behavior. The challenge is to curb narcissistic behavior at the same time. In doing so, many have already exhausted themselves.

3. Communication

Prepare each important conversation carefully. Remember that the recipients decide the meaning of your messages, and narcissists tend to be very idiosyncratic in their interpretations. Learn to tailor your communication to this, because even details quickly do great damage.

4. Stay balanced

Sooner or later, even the most confessed personalities get out of control. All this can’t be true! But it is essential to keep your nerve when you have decided to take the most constructive course possible. The best techniques (which I will give you) will only work if you stay in a good state of mind. You will need that for the entire phase.

5. Ask for support

The earlier you get support, the better. Prevention is better than aftercare. Narcissists are vindictive, very vindictive. For legal and tax issues, contact the appropriate experts, if it is about the interpersonal aspects, such as communication, then you are in the right place with me.

Help dealing with narcissists (no legal advice!)

It's urgent? Thanks to an immediate bank transfer, it is also possible to organize sessions at short notice, often even on the same day. In any case, you can orient yourself by reading the list with fees. Typically, a telephone call of 60 minutes is enough. Either you come to me in Berlin or we organize a telephone meeting or use the Internet with a video conferencing system. If you wish professional support for your decision-making, communication, or because you suffer emotionally from narcissists, then we can arrange an appointment.

As much as I would like to - with the large number of requests I receive, I keep the amount of volunteer help at a feasible level.

If you want professional support (in the areas I offer and this does not include any legal advice), then we can make an appointment. Either you come to me in Berlin or we make a telephone session or use the Internet with video support. This has proven to be very successful. Thanks to real-time bank transfer, it is also possible to book appointments at short notice. We can make an appointment first or even easier and faster; you book your session and as soon as the fee is received, we find the next available appointment.

If it is about the psychological effects, I offer therapeutic help for people suffering from narcissists and coaching for other issues. You can find the fees here. Please note the reduced fees for therapeutic assistance for people suffering from narcissistic abuse.

Not all sufferers have the financial means to do this, I know. You can then at least use the comment function to exchange information with other sufferers. Sometimes I also answer questions there, occasionally even beyond that. I am aware of the suffering that can result from contact with narcissists. However, the day has only 24h, and therefore I ask for understanding for my procedures. I am aware of the suffering that often results from contact with narcissists. That is why I offer a free telephone consultation every first Monday of the month from 9:00 to 12:00 for initial impulses. Please use exclusively the telephone number +49 (0)30 864 213 65 for this purpose. Calls outside these hours and on other telephone numbers exclusively in the context of the professional support mentioned.

So: Questions that may also interest other people, please ask in the comments. Some topics are of a more private nature and I offer professional support for them. Let's have a direct conversation about this. If you are interested in support, for organizational questions and appointments you can reach me personally best by e-mail (mail@karstennoack.de), conditionally also by phone +49 (0)30 864 213 65., mobile +49 (0)30 864 213 65.

Just ask me personally

Please post any questions that may interest other readers in the comments. Are you looking for professional support?

If you are interested in coaching, training, or consulting, for organizational questions and to make an appointment, you can reach me best via this contact form (It is up to you whether you enter personal data) or by e-mail (mail@karstennoack.com). Otherwise, you may reach me by telephone at +49(0)30 864 213 68 and mobile phone at +49(0)1577 704 53 56 from Monday to Thursday from 9:00 to 18:00. Most of the time I am in sessions, so please leave a message with your phone number in Germany, then. Please remember to be very specific about the reason for your call. I will call you back as soon as possible. The privacy policy can be found here.

Transparency is important. Therefore, you will find answers to frequently asked questions already here, for example about me (profile), the services, the fees, and getting to know me. If this suits you, I look forward to working with you.

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• 17 signs that someone is a manipulator
• Stop it, I hate that: Recognize the 11 most common manipulation techniques

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Setting boundaries for toxic people

What to do when toxic people cross boundaries? Here are suggestions you can use to set clear boundaries for such contemporaries.

Overview

• Setting boundaries for toxic people
• Why set boundaries?
• Learning to set boundaries
• Who are toxic people?
• Common characteristics of toxic people
• 10 tips: What to do when someone doesn’t respect your boundaries?
• Just ask me personally
• Related articles
• P.S.
• Comments

Setting boundaries for toxic people

It is usually not easy to set boundaries with toxic people, but it is all the more necessary. Boundaries are part of taking care of ourselves. When we set clear boundaries early on, we are less likely to be angry and resentful because our needs are taken care of. Boundaries make our expectations clear, so others know what to expect from us and how we want to be treated. Boundaries are one of the foundations of functioning relationships – professional and personal.

Why set boundaries?

Ideally, people respect our boundaries if we communicate them enough. However, some people resist our efforts to set boundaries; they argue, blame, ignore, manipulate, threaten or hurt us emotionally or physically. And while we can’t stop people from acting this way, we can learn to set clear boundaries and take care of ourselves.

Learning to set boundaries

Setting boundaries consists of three steps.

1st step 1

Identify your boundaries. Be clear about what you require before you go about communicating or enforcing the boundary.

2nd step

Communicate your boundaries or expectations, calmly, and consistently. Stick to the facts without over-explaining, blaming, or getting defensive.

3rd step

If your boundaries are not respected, review your options and take consistent action.

Focus

This post focuses on the third step; what we can do when our boundaries are not respected.

Who are toxic people?

Toxic people are people who are destructive and make us feel worse when we are around them. Gut feelings usually indicate pretty quickly if someone is toxic and it is better to keep your distance.

Common characteristics of toxic people

Common among toxic people is that they …

• regularly lie and manipulate to get what they want. Intriguing, starting rumors, gossiping; toxic people will use any means to
• achieve their own goals, push through opinions and gain an advantage.
• exploit their kindness
• not respecting your boundaries
• belittle you and other people
• do not encourage you to pursue your goals
• poison the environment
• have no regard for other people’s feelings or needs
• are often angry or aggressive
• rarely apologize
• blame others and do not take responsibility for their actions
• use up their energy
• have a lot of problems but do not want to change
• think that rules do not apply to them
• talk a lot but do not listen
• are not interested in solutions in the sense of win-win.

10 tips: What to do when someone doesn’t respect your boundaries?

Setting boundaries is an ongoing process and there is no quick fix for dealing with people who cross boundaries. We can hardly force someone to respect our boundaries, but we can decide how to respond.

The following ideas can help you choose the best approach for dealing with chronic boundary violators.

1. Clarify

Address the behavior to provide an opportunity for clarification. Make it clear what you are concerned about. This has a limited effect on toxic people, but sometimes we are wrong about people ourselves.

2. Consequences

Make clear announcements. Say which behavior has which consequences. Only state what you are prepared to do and stick consistently to your announcements.

3. Condition management

As hard as it may be, don’t take the behavior too personally. Toxic people live out their deficits. They are unable and unwilling to align themselves with proven interpersonal standards.

If you pay attention to your state management, it will not only be more pleasant, but also more helpful. Then you will make better decisions more confidently. Those who are out of sorts are easier to manipulate and weaker.

4. Negotiate

Decide if a boundary is negotiable. Some boundaries are more important than others. Figuring out what you are willing to accept and what you consider unacceptable or non-negotiable will help you decide if you are willing to compromise. Compromise can be a good thing if both people adjust. True compromise does not mean giving up your needs to please someone else or accepting treatment that you consider non-negotiable.

8. Delimitation

Practice benevolent demarcation. Delimitation is an alternative to trying to control people and situations. When you are in a state of anxiety, it is understandable that you want to control things to protect yourself. But trying to control other people does not work. When we break free of it, we stop trying to change others and force the outcome we want. You can detach from a narcissistic or toxic person by…

• leaving physically dangerous or unpleasant situations.
• responding differently than before. For example, instead of taking something personally or yelling, we can meet a rude comment with humor. This changes the dynamic of the interaction.
• decline invitations to spend time with such contemporaries.
• let them make their own decisions and deal with the consequences of those decisions.
• maintain restraint and do not give unsolicited advice.
• consciously avoid participating in the same old arguments or staying out of an unproductive conversation or argument.
• take care of yourself. Setting yourself apart doesn’t mean you don’t care about the person, but rather that you take care of yourself and realistically assess what you can do in a given situation.
• limit or stop contact. Consider limiting contact or having no contact at all. Sometimes the only way to protect yourself is to stop interacting with toxic people who don’t respect you.
• limiting or completely cutting off contact is not meant to punish or manipulate others, it is a form of self-care. If someone hurts you physically or emotionally, you owe it to yourself to put enough distance between you and that person. Despite what others may say, you don’t have to have a relationship with people who make you feel bad. Family and friends should lift you and support you, not leave you depressed, anxious, angry, or confused.

9. You have a choice

One of the great things about being an adult is that you can make your own decisions. You don’t have to continue to be friends with someone who takes advantage of your kindness or work for someone who criticizes and belittles you nonstop or stay in a relationship with someone who is not good for you.

We have choices. Sometimes we don’t particularly like an option, but it’s important to know that we have them. We are not trapped or powerless.

The decision to end relationships is often painful. Even in abusive relationships, it is not always easy. For practical reasons, it is very often delayed too long. Whether it’s a personal or business relationship, workplace, or any other context; don’t let it go. Life is too short and precious for some time.

10. Act

Although deep inside it has already arrived that it is unhealthy to continue a contact as before, the necessary step is not taken. If this is the case, you can …

Identify your options, such as distancing yourself physically and emotionally, limiting contact, avoiding meeting a toxic person directly, and practicing self-care.
Choose the best option, even if none of them is ideal. Be careful to respect yourself and your values. Trust your instincts.

Simple answers?

Unfortunately, there is usually no easy answer. At times, other people will be unhappy and even angry or offended by your choices. Still, it’s better to set the framework. This may mean not tolerating toxic people in your life any longer. Boundaries are a way to protect yourself from harm and preserve your autonomy and individuality. You deserve to allow yourself to do that.

Help dealing with narcissists (no legal advice!)

It's urgent? Thanks to an immediate bank transfer, it is also possible to organize sessions at short notice, often even on the same day. In any case, you can orient yourself by reading the list with fees. Typically, a telephone call of 60 minutes is enough. Either you come to me in Berlin or we organize a telephone meeting or use the Internet with a video conferencing system. If you wish professional support for your decision-making, communication, or because you suffer emotionally from narcissists, then we can arrange an appointment.

As much as I would like to - with the large number of requests I receive, I keep the amount of volunteer help at a feasible level.

If you want professional support (in the areas I offer and this does not include any legal advice), then we can make an appointment. Either you come to me in Berlin or we make a telephone session or use the Internet with video support. This has proven to be very successful. Thanks to real-time bank transfer, it is also possible to book appointments at short notice. We can make an appointment first or even easier and faster; you book your session and as soon as the fee is received, we find the next available appointment.

If it is about the psychological effects, I offer therapeutic help for people suffering from narcissists and coaching for other issues. You can find the fees here. Please note the reduced fees for therapeutic assistance for people suffering from narcissistic abuse.

Not all sufferers have the financial means to do this, I know. You can then at least use the comment function to exchange information with other sufferers. Sometimes I also answer questions there, occasionally even beyond that. I am aware of the suffering that can result from contact with narcissists. However, the day has only 24h, and therefore I ask for understanding for my procedures. I am aware of the suffering that often results from contact with narcissists. That is why I offer a free telephone consultation every first Monday of the month from 9:00 to 12:00 for initial impulses. Please use exclusively the telephone number +49 (0)30 864 213 65 for this purpose. Calls outside these hours and on other telephone numbers exclusively in the context of the professional support mentioned.

So: Questions that may also interest other people, please ask in the comments. Some topics are of a more private nature and I offer professional support for them. Let's have a direct conversation about this. If you are interested in support, for organizational questions and appointments you can reach me personally best by e-mail (mail@karstennoack.de), conditionally also by phone +49 (0)30 864 213 65., mobile +49 (0)30 864 213 65.

Just ask me personally

Please post any questions that may interest other readers in the comments. Are you looking for professional support?

If you are interested in coaching, training, or consulting, for organizational questions and to make an appointment, you can reach me best via this contact form (It is up to you whether you enter personal data) or by e-mail (mail@karstennoack.com). Otherwise, you may reach me by telephone at +49(0)30 864 213 68 and mobile phone at +49(0)1577 704 53 56 from Monday to Thursday from 9:00 to 18:00. Most of the time I am in sessions, so please leave a message with your phone number in Germany, then. Please remember to be very specific about the reason for your call. I will call you back as soon as possible. The privacy policy can be found here.

Transparency is important. Therefore, you will find answers to frequently asked questions already here, for example about me (profile), the services, the fees, and getting to know me. If this suits you, I look forward to working with you.

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• 30 tips for communicating with narcissists. Dealing with narcissists. Too much is too much!
• 17 signs that someone is a manipulator
• Stop it, I hate that: Recognize the 11 most common manipulation techniques
• Professional impact analysis: How are you perceived by other people?

P.S.

Have you had to deal with toxic people and how did you take care of yourself?

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Chronic lying by narcissists

Why do narcissists lie so blatantly and so often?

Why do so many narcissists lie so brazenly?

Narcissists want to compensate for their low self-esteem by exaggerated self-portrayals. Their urge for attention and admiration is very strong and out of control. They, therefore, invent stories to make themselves look great. There can be only one. To make themselves look even better, they devalue other people, make them look bad. Where there is no fault to be found, they stage it. To achieve their goals, they have no restraint when it comes to lying. They seem to believe their lies, even not to consider them as such. What is this all about?

Attention

Attention: This article is not about the diagnosis of pathological narcissists, but about avoiding nasty people and not being exploited. For simplification, I call people with clearly narcissistic tendencies – whether women or men – narcissists in this article.

Only own interests count

Narcissists consider other people as objects – as a means to an end – and feel entitled to exploit them. Lies enable narcissists to present a false image of themselves to potential victims. Whether professionally, in business, privately; those who take the bait usually realize too late what the consequences are. The net quickly tightens.

Narcissists know what to do to make their victims lose the ability to make safe and appropriate decisions. They get involved in the relationship without realizing the danger that lurks. Once the targets are taken in, narcissists continue to cleverly weave lies with a dash of truth to ensure that their targets continue to play by their rules.

Gaslighting

Narcissists also lie by withholding and selecting information. They lie as a form of gaslighting to extend their control over targets by making them constantly question and doubt themselves. They often frequently claim that they value and even love their targets. In doing so, they have little to no inhibitions.

Lack of ability or willingness to empathize

Narcissists lie effortlessly and are very convincing because they lack normal human emotions or inhibitions. They are insensitive and bored, lack the willingness to show empathy for others, and feel neither shame nor remorse. This coldness of feeling also allows them to lie with minimal inhibitions.

Narcissists can look people straight in the eye while shamelessly lying to them. In doing so, they do not make a face, even when confronted with probing questions and evidence of previous deceptions. It is normal for them to deny lies, make excuses, and project their behavior onto others. Empathy is a means to an end, otherwise just dead weight.

They arouse pity

Narcissists also lie to make others feel sorry for them. They are out to abuse others. They exploit the natural desire of many people to help their fellow man. Furthermore, they use deception, sometimes a spark of truth, to create a plethora of fabricated problems. Common attempts at manipulation include faked illnesses and injuries, car accidents, and thefts. More often, they suffer at the hands of supposedly mean and even crazy people, such as ex-partners, former victims. The others are always responsible. In this way, they want to gain advantages and distract from their mean behavior.

Pathological chronic lying

Narcissists can be very cunning, sly, and resourceful in inventing lies. They are manipulative, deceitful, and unscrupulous to alienate their victims and influence observers. They start by lying about themselves, then move on to lying about their ex, their career, and their accomplishments. They lie about their feelings for you to quickly win you over and keep you loyal. Chances are that lies about you will then follow once you see through the game and want to leave.

Attempts to clarify

When asked about lies, further lies are to be expected from narcissists. Hindsight is unlikely, and they often fight exposure with all their might.

So what?

The sooner you recognize the deceitful game, the better. Find out how to recognize narcissists and how to protect yourself. Stay mindful.

Help dealing with narcissists (no legal advice!)

It's urgent? Thanks to an immediate bank transfer, it is also possible to organize sessions at short notice, often even on the same day. In any case, you can orient yourself by reading the list with fees. Typically, a telephone call of 60 minutes is enough. Either you come to me in Berlin or we organize a telephone meeting or use the Internet with a video conferencing system. If you wish professional support for your decision-making, communication, or because you suffer emotionally from narcissists, then we can arrange an appointment.

As much as I would like to - with the large number of requests I receive, I keep the amount of volunteer help at a feasible level.

If you want professional support (in the areas I offer and this does not include any legal advice), then we can make an appointment. Either you come to me in Berlin or we make a telephone session or use the Internet with video support. This has proven to be very successful. Thanks to real-time bank transfer, it is also possible to book appointments at short notice. We can make an appointment first or even easier and faster; you book your session and as soon as the fee is received, we find the next available appointment.

If it is about the psychological effects, I offer therapeutic help for people suffering from narcissists and coaching for other issues. You can find the fees here. Please note the reduced fees for therapeutic assistance for people suffering from narcissistic abuse.

Not all sufferers have the financial means to do this, I know. You can then at least use the comment function to exchange information with other sufferers. Sometimes I also answer questions there, occasionally even beyond that. I am aware of the suffering that can result from contact with narcissists. However, the day has only 24h, and therefore I ask for understanding for my procedures. I am aware of the suffering that often results from contact with narcissists. That is why I offer a free telephone consultation every first Monday of the month from 9:00 to 12:00 for initial impulses. Please use exclusively the telephone number +49 (0)30 864 213 65 for this purpose. Calls outside these hours and on other telephone numbers exclusively in the context of the professional support mentioned.

So: Questions that may also interest other people, please ask in the comments. Some topics are of a more private nature and I offer professional support for them. Let's have a direct conversation about this. If you are interested in support, for organizational questions and appointments you can reach me personally best by e-mail (mail@karstennoack.de), conditionally also by phone +49 (0)30 864 213 65., mobile +49 (0)30 864 213 65.

Just ask me personally

Please post any questions that may interest other readers in the comments. Are you looking for professional support?

If you are interested in coaching, training, or consulting, for organizational questions and to make an appointment, you can reach me best via this contact form (It is up to you whether you enter personal data) or by e-mail (mail@karstennoack.com). Otherwise, you may reach me by telephone at +49(0)30 864 213 68 and mobile phone at +49(0)1577 704 53 56 from Monday to Thursday from 9:00 to 18:00. Most of the time I am in sessions, so please leave a message with your phone number in Germany, then. Please remember to be very specific about the reason for your call. I will call you back as soon as possible. The privacy policy can be found here.

Transparency is important. Therefore, you will find answers to frequently asked questions already here, for example about me (profile), the services, the fees, and getting to know me. If this suits you, I look forward to working with you.

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Related articles

• Psychotherapy
• 30 tips for communicating with narcissists. Dealing with narcissists. Too much is too much!
• 17 signs that someone is a manipulator
• Stop it, I hate that: Recognize the 11 most common manipulation techniques
• Professional impact analysis: How are you perceived by other people?

P.S.

Why do narcissists lie so blatantly and so often?​?

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Published: May 20, 2020
Author: Karsten Noack
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