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Jakob is a member of the Berlin investment team, focussing on B2B software start-ups. With experience on both the investor and startup sides, he loves to partner with founders hands-on. While his primary focus is on B2B software, he is especially excited about the energy and climate sectors. Jakob holds a master's degree in Mechanical Engineering and Management from the TU Munich.

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Benjamin is a Partner with UVC, where his main focus is Robotics, IoT, mobility and industrial software. Prior to joining UVC in 2017, he was one of first employees of High-Tech Gründerfonds (HTGF) and helped building a portfolio of over 480 investments in eight years. Benjamin is Industrial Engineer and holds a Degree from Karlsruhe Institute of Technology.

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... parenting three kids, skiing, playing soccer, or riding my athletic e-bike (yes, both athletic and e-! check out fazua.com).

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Laura has a background in Bioinformatics and is currently pursuing her studies at LMU and TUM. Additionally, she is furthering her education in Technology Management at the Center for Digital Technology and Management (CDTM). Through various internships at other ventures, she has gained practical experience and is now eager to leverage her combined knowledge and expertise. Laura is excited to contribute to UVC Partners' success as it shapes Europe's leading startup landscape.

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Franziskus is currently studying Management and Technology at the Technical University of Munich. Before joining UVC Partners, he gained experience in consulting and worked as a Customer Engagement Manager in a B2B startup. This is Franziskus' second position at UVC Partners. After his first job in Investor Relations, he decided to continue his journey here. Now, Franziskus is looking forward to identifying the next unicorn together with the team, particularly in the mobility sector. Furthermore, he is dedicated to pursuing his passion for early-stage startups through contributing to the dynamic Munich start-up ecosystem.

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... I´m with my friends and family, in the Muay Thai Gym or recording a Podcast for Amnesty.

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Svetlana is an engineer-turned-VC with a strong background in the energy sector. Armed with a Master's in Power Engineering and Business Administration from TU Munich, she's a bridge between technology and business. Besides her product and biz dev roles at the operator’s side, in her research, she’s been deep-diving into technical and economic aspects of smart grids, coupling of mobility and energy sectors, and sustainable charging of electric vehicles. Her goal is clear: to support and empower founders in energy and climate tech domains to create a lasting impact on the world.

When I'm not working I'm

... learning German, doing yoga, enjoying good food, and freeing up some mental space by making items out of clay.

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Marc Alexander enjoys discussing and learning about new technology developments and how to scale them into impactful applications. At UVC Partners, he looks forward to working with ambitious founders on their journey to create unicorns. He holds a Master’s degree in Engineering and Informatics from the Technical University of Munich with a research stay at the University of Oxford and a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering and Management. Moreover, he published multiple peer-reviewed academic papers in the machine learning field. His previous experience includes deep-tech venture capital, computer science research at Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft, technology strategy at a global corporation, and freelance business consulting.

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... probably doing sports like running, fitness or playing tennis or I’m enjoying food and drinks with my friends.

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Anjella is currently pursuing her Master's in Management and Technology at the TU Munich. Specializing in Finance and Sustainable Energies, she is dedicated to promoting sustainable business models and accelerating the transition towards a greener economy. With previous experience in the industry, Anjella is eager to drive the success of the UVC portfolio by leveraging the vast UnternehmerTUM ecosystem. Before joining UVC Partners, Anjella spent two years earning her undergraduate degree in the United States, followed by completing a research fellowship in South Africa earlier this year.

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passionate about biodiversity conservation, stewarding the deployment of technology for the protection of African wildlife together with the AMES Foundation.

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Having lived, studied, and worked in 6 different countries, Daniel has always been driven by the desire to learn about and embrace new ideas. On a professional level, Daniel’s curiosity led him to work as a project leader in the LEAP business-building practice of McKinsey & Company, building innovative corporate B2B tech ventures. Hence, a broad range of entrepreneurial experiences has shaped Daniel’s understanding of technology and new business models. He applies those at UVC Partners, where he channels his curiosity toward supporting founders who build scalable companies that make a long-lasting impact. Daniel is an avid entrepreneurship scholar researching and publishing around founding teams: For his PhD he investigated the success of young tech companies and their founding teams at the University of Dortmund and as a visiting researcher at Stanford.

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... enjoying outdoor activities (hiking and skiing), trying new recipes at home, or recording an American football podcast.

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Jackie is the latest addition to our investment team at our Berlin office. She has joined us as an Analyst and has a strong passion for diving deep into various technology-related domains, including EnergyTech, AI, and the future of mobility. Jackie is dedicated to bringing diverse perspectives to the table, fostering exchanges among like-minded individuals in the venture world, and backing ambitious innovators who challenge the status quo.

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Fynn is passionate about technology and innovation, poised to catalyze systemic shifts towards a more sustainable economy. His passion converges notably on the evolution of energy markets. Currently pursuing his Master’s degree in Management & Technology at TU Munich, with a specialization in Innovation, Entrepreneurship, and Renewable Energies, Fynn augments his academic pursuits with practical experience gained during internships at renowned startups such as Celonis and Enpal, as well as consulting engagements at Accenture. At UVC Partners, Fynn eagerly anticipates immersing himself in the venture ecosystem, and forging connections with founders, innovators, and investors across Munich and Europe.

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...traveling, doing sports, or sharing a drink with my friends.

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Jana is passionate about supporting startups that are building innovative digital and technological solutions challenging the status quo and disrupting industries. She holds a master’s degree in Management & Technology with a focus on finance and computer science from TUM with an Honors Degree focused on entrepreneurship and innovation from the CDTM. Besides working on her own projects, she has gained practical experience in startups, big corporates, and consulting. Jana is excited to support driven founders in scaling businesses that are contributing to a better tomorrow.

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With over a decade of experience in venture capitalism, Andreas has dedicated his career to championing innovation in B2B software, deep tech, and mobility. As a co-founder and General Partner at UVC Partners, he has spearheaded investments in companies like Aleph Alpha, at the cutting edge of AI research, and Vimcar, which is redefining fleet management for SMBs. Andreas takes pride in supporting startups that tackle challenging technical problems, such as DeepDrive, which is pioneering efficient e-mobility, and Blickfeld, a leader in industrial LiDAR technology. He has guided several companies from their initial prototype to a successful exit and is passionate about fostering the next generation of tech leaders in Europe.

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... with my family, cooking for friends or doing sports.

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Johannes loves to see new technologies and products entering the market. One of his most memorable moments was the day when he received the first order for an inspection system his former company, Nanda Technologies, had developed. Now, as an investor, he enjoys supporting teams to achieve this same moment and to grow their company beyond it. With many years’ experience in the VC industry and being a successful founder himself, he is well-acquainted with the ups and downs of a startup.

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Cosmin is enthusiastic about emerging technologies, with a particular interest in AI-driven advancements in finance and blockchain. Currently pursuing a Master’s in Management & Technology at TU Munich, specializing in Finance and Informatics, he brings prior experience from his role as a Business Analyst Intern at Amazon, where he focused on process optimization. Eager to explore the venture capital realm, Cosmin joins UVC Partners with the goal of collaborating with investors and founders to drive innovation forward.

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...at the gym, enjoying dinner with friends, or catching up on my studies.

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Renate is the heart of our company and supports the whole team in organizational and administrative matters around the topics back office, events, and appointments. In addition she is our feel-good manager and makes sure that everyone on the team is happy. During the last years, Renate already gained profound experience as an office manager and team assistant in medium- and larger-sized companies related to healthcare and sports and entertainment marketing.

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... cooking for my family & friends and try to go to music concerts as often as possible.

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Viktor is an entrepreneur and tech enthusiast with a global academic background. His academic journey has led him through prestigious institutions like TU Munich, Tsinghua in Beijing, and Korea University in Seoul. Viktor has gained experience working in tech startups including Demodesk and FINN, and has founded his own business. Additionally, he has served as a board member of 180 Degrees Consulting and has been involved in numerous student organizations. Leveraging skills honed in data engineering and data science, Viktor has shifted his focus to GenAI, venture capital, and startup research.

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...building and coding future product ideas, working out in the gym, taking care of my private business, or catching up on much-needed sleep.

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Jean Paul has a background in Political Science and is currently pursuing his studies at TU Munich, specializing in Political Communication in the Digital Landscape. Additionally, he serves as Vice President & Managing Director of Marketing at START Munich, a student initiative that empowers the next generation of entrepreneurial talent. Before embarking on his journey with UVC Partners, Jean Paul gained experience in communications at software and hardware startups, delved into social media marketing, and explored the e-government sector. Through these diverse working experiences across the Munich ecosystem, he has acquired extensive knowledge about key stakeholders and is now eager to leverage the combined expertise at UVC Partners.

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either experimenting new recipes, filming & editing videos or tasting specialty coffee in Munich.

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Joe is currently pursuing his Master at the Technical University Munich in Management & Technology with a specialization in informatics and entrepreneurship. He holds a Bachelor in International Business from Maastricht University and previously worked in Venture Capital and at the UVC portfolio company Tacto. He loves taking deep dives into new and exciting fields - especially in the areas of software, AI and DeepTech. At UVC, Joe is aiming to contribute to the German and European Start-Up and Tech-Ecosystem.

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playing or watching basketball, in the gym, playing padel, swimming, cooking or reading a good book.

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Johannes is fascinated by innovative start-ups that tackle the challenges of today and tomorrow. With his background in Finance, Johannes pays particular attention to a start-up's facts and figures. Before joining UVC Partners, he worked in accounting advisory and valuation, modeling, and analytics at PWC and accompanied major IPOs, spin-offs, and takeovers. Johannes graduated with a master’s degree in Finance and Accounting from Munich University of Applied Sciences.

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... I'm often outside, biking, hiking or running, enjoying a good pizza or a good book.

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Alexander is passionate about tech startups and has a special affinity for 3D printing. He also likes to understand and challenge business models from a financial perspective. He holds a Ph.D. in Entrepreneurial Finance from TU Darmstadt as well as a Master’s degree in Management & Technology majoring in Finance and Mechanical Engineering from TU München. He has worked in several finance-related positions internationally. In addition, he is a Chartered Financial Analyst.

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either with my daughter exploring new playgrounds, sitting on my bike, or preparing juicy meats on my BBQ-smoker.

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Mariia's academic journey began with International Relations at IIR KNU and progressed to Management and Technology at TUM and UC Berkeley. Her experience at Celonis and the IT Ukraine Association, where she managed projects with C-level executives, naturally led her to explore the venture capital sector. This exploration provided her with the opportunity to develop analytical tools for VC, offering a unique perspective on the intersection of technology, management, and investment. At UVC, she looks forward to further pursuing this exact vector and contributing to its development.

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... I am cycling, traveling or taking on a new challenge.

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Sarah is an energetic venture enthusiast always looking for a way how to support entrepreneurs for the long haul. She strongly believes that going forward Venture Capitalists need to provide additional support beyond capital to empower the next generation of startups. At UVC Partners, Sarah manages the relationships with our industrial partners identifying growth opportunities for our portfolio. Further, she works closely with the portfolio companies advising them on go-to-market as well as growth via sales and marketing. Sarah draws from her experiences working for companies in M&A, venture capital, and corporate innovation. She holds a PhD in Entrepreneurial Finance from Technical University of Munich, a Master in Management Science from University of Bayreuth as well as a degree in Digital Marketing from University of Oxford.

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... somewhere in the mountains skiing, biking, hiking, climbing, reading, or cooking.

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Amanda is a venture capital investor with a deep passion for tech startups that solve important problems and is excited to help them grow. She focuses on Climate and DeepTech and has invested in companies such as Planqc, DeepDrive, and STABL. Prior to UVC, Amanda co-founded VISN, an award-winning B2B IoT startup and also led the PropTech venture Raumgold. She worked as a Venture Architect Director in a company builder, where she created scalable B2B startups and also coached and mentored several startups through accelerator programs. Amanda has a multicultural background and has worked and lived across the globe (Germany, Australia, UK, Spain, Thailand). She holds a degree in Industrial Engineering with a major in Mechanical Engineering from RWTH Aachen University. She will publish her first book, “CHAMP – Jagd auf den Trojaner,” in September 2023 to make STEM more accessible for children.

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... promoting my first children’s book: CHAMP – Jagd auf das Trojanische Pferd.

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William is passionate about groundbreaking technologies and startups that revolutionize business practices while fostering positive environmental impact. His keen interest extends to B2B software, Industrial Tech, and Climate Tech domains. Currently pursuing his Master’s degree in Management & Technology at TU Munich, with a focus on finance, chemistry, and mechanical engineering, William's academic journey is complemented by a wealth of practical experience. Before embarking on his journey with UVC Partners, he garnered insights from internships at software and tech startups, delved into M&A consulting, and explored the cybersecurity industry.

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...in the mountains or doing all kinds of sports.

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As a tourism agent, she developed her organizational skills in planning and implementing many trips, events, and projects through various jobs in tourism management. Most recently, she gained experience as an assistant in the public service. She was very happy to be a part of the UVC team and to support her colleagues. Her goal is to lighten the team's load and be available as a reliable contact person, and she is looking forward to this exciting new chapter.

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... enjoying time with my friends. I also love to paint and, of course, to travel.

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Ingo has been working in the high-tech industry for more than 25 years. As a venture capitalist, he had the opportunity to work with entrepreneurs in Europe, Israel, the US as well as Asia. Themes and technologies are constantly changing, but success always requires enthusiastic, persistent founders and a strong vision. Ingo is convinced that startups are the driver of innovation, more than ever before, and he is excited to be able to contribute to this development as an investor.

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Scalable tech-startups are Helmut’s passion as co-founder and CEO of UnternehmerTUM, the Center for Innovation and Business Creation at Technische Universität München (TUM). He also serves as TUM’s Vice President Entrepreneurship, as a professor at TUM School of Management and as a member of the advisory board of DENA and other tech companies. With his background as a founder, aerospace engineer and venture capitalist he loves to help new sustainable ventures solve strategy, recruiting, business development and future financing challenges.

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... hiking, biking or skiing in the Alps.

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Esteban is currently studying Physics at TU Munich. Prior to that, he studied electrical engineering at TU Munich and Technology Management at the Center for Digital Technology and Management (CDTM). He also spent a semester abroad studying at UC Berkeley. At UVC, Esteban will help out with the IT infrastructure for the data team.

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... I like to skateboard.

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After several years of market entry strategy consulting in New York and San Francisco, Sabine joined the Munich startup ecosystem. As a business developer by heart and born networker, she thrives on initiating and growing sustainable partnerships to drive economic growth. Her international experience, enthusiasm and resilience are her forte. Sabine has a soft spot for social entrepreneurship and tech solutions that address the UN’s sustainable development goals. She is also an event speaker and moderator.

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Veronika takes care of our investment controlling as well as fund reporting and administration. She studied business administration and completed further training as an accountant. Before joining UVC Partners, she worked for a tax consulting firm for ten years and gained in-depth experience in the financial sector.

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growing my own vegetables in the garden or cycling around the Amper valley.

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Oliver is truly passionate about deep tech and natural sciences from biology to physics. At UVC Partners, Oliver focuses on startups in the areas of Artificial Intelligence, Data Processing, and Digital Health. Prior to joining UVC Partners, Oliver worked several years for McKinsey & Company up to junior project manager in Germany, Switzerland, UK, USA, and China. He advised clients primarily in the technology and automotive industries, with a focus on strategic M&A and sales. At McKinsey, Oliver also headed a recruiting team and pro bono consulting projects for social justice in the German education system. With research stays at Harvard University, MIT, and Oxford University, he holds degrees in Electrical Engineering and a PhD in Artificial Intelligence from the Technical University of Munich and published more than 10 peer reviewed articles in journals such as Cell or Nature Communications.

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... in the Alps, winter or summer - or reading up on the latest political developments. Last book I really enjoyed: How Democracies Die (Daniel Ziblatt & Steven Levitsky)

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Joyce graduated from Carnegie Mellon University and brings years of experience from her role as Head of Product at a software startup in Qatar. She is currently completing her master’s degree at the Technical University of Munich, with a thesis focused on applying machine learning methods to dissect the qualitative and quantitative aspects of VC investment decision-making. Her passion for building solutions, coupled with her interests in entrepreneurship, finance, and technology, has driven her to explore the opportunities and challenges in the VC industry while working with investors and founders in Germany. At UVC, she will be working as a data scientist to enable a more data-driven approach in the investment process.

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listening to Huberman Lab episodes, curating a list of “must-try” cafés and restaurants in Munich, and trying new products on Product Hunt.

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Annsophie is a Master’s student at TU Munich specializing in Management and Technology with a major in Computer Science. Her academic journey is marked by a keen interest in the synergy of management principles and data-driven methodologies. At UVC, Annsophie is eager to apply her comprehensive understanding of data analytics, contributing to innovative and data-informed approaches. Her professional background includes diverse internships in consultancy firms and in the start-up scene, where she developed a profound understanding of business development as well as data and AI strategy.

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... I like to be outdoors, either skiing, (road) biking or hiking.

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Understand, shape, and inspire. These principles are central to Maria's commitment. Maria has Iranian and Assyrian roots. She studied law and economics, focusing her final thesis on how to persuade using rhetorical methods and strong content. This interest led her to a career in marketing and communication. For over 15 years, Maria has supported companies in various roles, including editor, opinion researcher, PR consultant, marketing manager, and spokesperson. She has helped develop brands, made stories and achievements visible, and positioned brands across different industries, especially in tech. Maria is skilled at guiding companies from the initial idea to a complete brand identity by profoundly understanding their culture and business model and authentically implementing them.

When I'm not working I'm

... I’m painting, cooking for family and friends, having a run along Munich's river Isar or writing lyrical stuff.

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As a Principal at UVC Partners, Alex loves partnering with early-stage B2B startups in Europe. His main focus is on B2B software, mobility & logistics, and climate tech. Alex leads our sourcing activities in the Nordics and opened and leads our Berlin office. Previously, he co-founded one and worked at two other startups, as well as in private equity and IT consulting. Alex graduated with a master’s degree in Finance and Electrical Engineering & Information Technology from the Technical University of Munich.

When I'm not working I'm

... taking my racing bike for a spin, enjoying long runs & high-intensity workouts, or travelling.

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Maximilian is currently studying Technology and Management (B.Sc.) at TU Munich with a specialization in Informatics. Alongside his academic pursuits, he contributes to the nonprofit TUM Carbon Removal student initiative, leading their fundraising efforts as a Board Member. Prior to joining UVC Partners, Maximilian gained valuable experience in Consulting and a Family Office in Munich. The prospect of shaping the future of innovation as a part of UVC Partners is what motivates him the most.

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Nikias graduated from LMU Munich with a bachelor's degree in business administration, majoring in Finance and Digital Business. He is also pursuing a master's degree in Strategy, Innovation, and Management Control at the Vienna University of Economics and Business. Nikias is unwavering in his belief that entrepreneurs are at the vanguard of innovation and that particular tech innovation will positively shape our future. Before joining UVC, Nikias gained valuable experience from various internship roles within the financial industry, such as deal advisory and financial audit.

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... doing high-intensive Freeletics workouts, reading, and traveling.

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