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Patrick with Of The Sun joins me for a conversation about the project. Pattern Rebirth brings forth some Progressive Death Metal hosting guests such a Bryce Butler (Shadow of Intent), Jacob Umansky (Intervals) and Rom Gov (Black Satellite).
"'Pattern Rebirth' is a prism of revolutionary art conveyed through the lens of 4 separate stories in the form of progressive death metal. The first two songs are definite and cling to their established themes, but the songs beyond the halfway mark are written to take on dual meaning. The arrangement of songs moves as a process...2024-10-1851 min
More Than ProfitCatalyzing Innovation with Patrick Henshaw and Rebecca RiceOn this episode of More Than Profit, Bryce talks with Patrick Henshaw, Managing Director of Render and Rebecca Rice, Director of Product of Render. Render is a public benefit corporation that partners with organizations to unlock new ideas to solve their most challenging problems, one of those organizations being Access Ventures. Day to day these three work closely together but their journeys getting to this point vary greatly. Bryce, Patrick, and Rebecca talk about their unique career paths, their thoughts on working in the midwest, the importance of risk-tolerant capital, and the impact that corporations can have if they...2021-10-1436 min
More Than ProfitClient Facing Project Management and the Origins of Lenderfit with David TaliaferroOn this episode of More Than Profit, Bryce talks with David Taliaferro, founder and CEO of Lenderfit, a client-facing application and project management tool that makes small business lending easy. David was actually one of the first employees of Access Ventures and Lenderfit was conceptualized during his time there. With an entrepreneurial spirit since childhood, David walks through his journey to being a startup founder. From his work with Kiva, the Growth Loan, and Lenderfit, David has become an expert on microfinance, loan tools, and the ways in which innovation is needed to grow inclusivity. Learn more on this...2021-09-1655 min
More Than ProfitAddressing The Myths About Homelessness With Marcus StubbsOn this episode of More Than Profit, Bryce talked with Marcus Stubbs, an ambassador of the Know Homelessness campaign amongst many other things. Marcus previously experienced homelessness and now is studying to get his Ph.D. in education and social change, working to help homeless youth. Marcus and Bryce talk about the myths that surround homelessness and how those can paint a very false picture of individuals who experience homelessness. Having experienced homelessness himself, Marcus brings a valuable perspective as we consider how to think about, speak about, and what to do about homelessness. Learn more on this episode...2021-08-1940 min
More Than ProfitImpact Through Growth Equity with Wright Steenrod & Moses IcyishakaOn this episode of More Than Profit, Bryce talks with Wright Steenrod, a growth equity investor with experience transforming industries with information technology. Over the course of his twenty-year track record, Wright has developed a unique view about the intersection of growth and impact, arguing that in certain key sectors, all businesses are either growing impact or growing extraction. Together with Charlie Crawford of Chrysalis, and Moses Icyishaka of Access Ventures, Wright is launching a new fund called Iriba Capital. Iriba is a growth equity firm that invests in technology and technology-enabled services companies that address inefficiencies in the...2021-05-1350 min
More Than ProfitBuilding Inclusive Economies Through Refugee Lens Investing With John KlugeOn this episode of More Than Profit, Bryce talks with John Kluge, Founder and Managing Director of the Refugee Investment Network, an impact investing and blended finance collaborative dedicated to creating durable solutions to global forced migration. John has spent years working alongside social entrepreneurs and impact investors looking for opportunities to make a difference in communities around the world through investing. He talks about being proactive about seeing people on the move as partners instead of a crisis or a problem. John and Bryce discuss using capital to create ways for displaced people to contribute to society even...2021-04-2944 min
More Than ProfitInvesting In Renewable Energy With Charles WheelerOn this episode of More Than Profit, Bryce talks with Charles Wheeler, Co-CEO of Greenbacker Capital, an investment management firm that focuses on sustainable infrastructure investing. They connect investors looking to back green energy solutions with sustainable infrastructure projects that need funding. As a lifelong conservationist, Charles has devoted his life to protecting the environment and searching for ways to make renewable energy investable. After growing up and attending school in Australia, Charles went to work in accounting and then spent some time in Europe with his brother before returning to the world of finance. Bryce and him discuss...2021-04-2239 min
More Than ProfitHidden Ventures and Scaling the Creator Economy With Ben TerryOn this episode of More Than Profit, Bryce talks with Ben Terry, Chief Creative Officer at Access Ventures. Ben joined Access Ventures in 2014 to help create and lead the brand and marketing of the new organization and sought out opportunities to support creatives and artists in the area. He and Bryce discuss several of the creative projects Access Ventures has been a part of over the years. They try to define the creative economy and the creator economy and talk about the differences between the two. They discuss finding the right tools to help creatives succeed and make returns...2021-04-1550 min
More Than ProfitCrypto Loans Without Collateral With Blake WestOn this episode of More Than Profit, Bryce talks with Blake West, cofounder of Goldfinch, a credit platform for cryptocurrency loans. As a software engineer, Blake saw great potential in cryptocurrency as all aspects of life became increasingly more digital and as people were seeking to do something with their cryptocurrency instead of letting it sit in an account. Additionally, he found that there is a demand from people around the world to access crypto loans, especially in places where the local currency is volatile. Thus, Blake’s company Goldfinch helps others access crypto loans without having the collateral up...2021-04-0851 min
More Than ProfitInvesting For Resilient Communities With Janet McKinleyOn this episode of More Than Profit, Bryce talks with Janet McKinley, founder of Advance Global Capital. Janet grew up embracing the opportunities before her, always seeking to learn as much as possible. After working in investing for a while, she decided to focus her investment strategy on women and began lending to women in Vietnam. She developed ways to provide funding for women who wanted to start businesses but did not have the collateral to take a bank loan due to cultural barriers. Janet and Bryce discuss the importance of curiosity and knowing how to problem solve with...2021-04-0145 min
More Than ProfitAttacking A Market Failure With Candice Matthews BrackeenOn this episode of More Than Profit, Bryce talks with Candice Matthews Brackeen, founder of Lightship Capital. As a business consultant, she has spent her professional career building community and seizing opportunities to promote growth. She discovered that black founders were underfunded, with only 0.67% venture-backed, so she began Lightship Capital to fund startups led by BIPOC, women, LGBTQ+, and people with disabilities. She and Bryce discuss creating an inclusive community within the marketplace and the value of having a holistic approach to consulting and investing. Candice describes the importance of getting to know the background and culture of each...2021-03-2545 min
More Than ProfitThe Evolution of ESG Investing With Glen YeltonOn this episode of More Than Profit, Bryce talks with Glen Yelton, Head of ESG Client Strategies at Invesco. With his passion for impact investing and fixed income strategies, Glen has spent years working to create ways to measure impact in a world where that data is typically either lacking or difficult to consolidate. Glen believes that most investors genuinely want to feel good about their investments and put their money in places that have good impacts, but knows that with the difficulties to measure impact which has plagued impact investing in years past, people have pause about betting...2021-03-1841 min
More Than ProfitHumble Stewardship With Carl ChangOn this episode of More Than Profit, Bryce talks with Carl Chang, founder of Kairos Investment Management. Even as a young man, Carl learned the importance of stewardship and impact investing. His firm seeks to make value-aligned investments to help the community and created a strategy to invest in affordable housing. Carl shares that this past year has provided a unique opportunity to give people resources in a time of crisis. From monetary aid to educational support for children, Kairos illustrates how investments can assist those in need. Carl and Bryce discuss the importance of providing people with the...2021-03-1137 min
More Than ProfitBuilding Relationship Capital With Melanie AudetteOn this episode of More Than Profit, Bryce talks with Melanie Audette, Senior Vice President of Mission Investors Exchange. Melanie is passionate about living a life of service and believes that impact and financial return are not mutually exclusive. Melanie helps connect investors who have similar investment goals in their communities. She encourages individuals and foundations to be innovative with how they invest and where they put their money. She and Bryce discuss the importance of building trust, the role of program-related investments in making impact, asking yourself the important questions and her firm belief in mentorship and passing...2021-03-0442 min
More Than ProfitRooted in Values and Pursuing Market Returns with Liesel Pritzker SimmonsOn this episode of More Than Profit, Bryce talks with Liesel Pritzker Simmons, co-founder of the Blue Haven Initiative, an investment office seeking to generate strong financial return from a diversified portfolio that focuses on creating social and environmental change. Liesel highlights the importance of being choosy with how to invest. She seeks to align her portfolio with her values and believes that stewarding assets well will benefit the next generation. They also talk about the importance of investing to create opportunities for others, the future of HR and the leadership course she is developing for fast growing technology...2021-02-2544 min
More Than ProfitAn Introduction To Conscious Construction with Robert Kim and TJ AboodWelcome to More Than Profit Season 3! In this episode, Bryce talks with Robert Kim, Senior Client Advisor at The CapRock Group and TJ Abood, Chief Investment Officer at Access Ventures. The trio discuss the idea behind the theme of this season of More Than Profit: “Consciously Constructing More Dynamic Portfolios” They discuss the genesis of Access Ventures and how we have worked towards mission-alignment; how someone can think through matching their values with their investments; the difficulties related to benchmarking and measuring impact; and some of the specific ways individuals and organizations can work alongside mission-oriented funds to achieve a co...2021-02-1852 min
More Than ProfitInterrogating Systems and Creating Alternatives with Rodney FoxworthOn this episode of More Than Profit, Bryce talks with Rodney Foxworth, CEO of Common Future. Rodney shares how his upbringing in Baltimore shaped his future and set him on the path of pursuing an inclusive economy. Bryce and Rodney discuss the vision of Common Future, the barriers to an equitable economy, and what his organization is doing to overcome those barriers. Rodney also highlights the key difference between philanthropy and charity, and how he manages to lean into optimism despite the odds. Learn more on this episode of More Than Profit, Interrogating Systems and Creating Alternatives with Rodney...2020-10-2938 min
More Than ProfitStorytelling For Change With Elizabeth MacBrideOn this episode of More Than Profit, Bryce talks with Elizabeth MacBride, freelance writer and Founder and Editor for the Times of Entrepreneurship. Elizabeth has always had a passion for telling stories, inspiring her to study journalism in college. As the recession of 1991 was surging, the job market was limited. Elizabeth took a position at a business newspaper, one of the only places hiring at the time, which launched her career in journalism. Bryce and Elizabeth talk about how she is keeping her profession alive despite the global pandemic and how she is using her writing as the fuel...2020-10-2236 min
More Than ProfitLove, Service, and a Life Without Regrets With Emily MillerOn this episode of More Than Profit, Bryce talks with Emily Miller, Deputy Director of the Office of Innovation and Entrepreneurship within the U.S. Economic Development Administration of the U.S. Department of Commerce. Emily is also co-Founder of Rumi Spice, a public benefit corporation committed to empowering Afghan women by bringing flavorful, ethically sourced and socially responsible spices from Afghanistan to customers around the world. Emily shares how her experiences growing up in a loving family in the Midwest, attending West Point and finding support as an LGBGTQ+ cadet in the midst of the military’s “Don’t Ask...2020-10-1542 min
More Than ProfitChanging the Script for Black Founders with Jewel Burks SolomonOn this episode of More Than Profit, Bryce talks with Jewel Burks Solomon. Jewel is Head of Google for Startups US and Managing Partner at Collab Capital. Jewel is passionate about entrepreneurship and ensuring that everyone (specifically female and black founders) have every chance possible at success. She and Bryce talk about what motivates her - from her family, her faith, and being surrounded by entrepreneurial role models. Her firm, Collab Capital, is focused on disrupting the wealth gap in the United States by investing in black-owned businesses and she shares the unique approach to investments that they are...2020-10-0833 min
More Than ProfitEconomic Justice and Wealth Building With Cassandra WebbOn this episode of More Than Profit, Bryce talks with Cassandra Webb at Cities United and a community organizer in Louisville, KY. Having worked with the Louisville Urban League and Metro United Way, Cassandra has always been an advocate for black youth, their families, and their communities. Cities United’s mission is to create safe, healthy, and hopeful communities for black boys and men. They work in 130 cities across the United States. Bryce and Cassandra discuss poverty, violence, and crime through the lens of public health. Learn more on this episode of More Than Profit, Economic Justice and Wealth Bui...2020-10-0139 min
More Than ProfitBlockchain's Social Impact with Robby Greenfield and TJ AboodOn this episode of More Than Profit, Bryce talks with Robby Greenfield and TJ Abood. Robby is the Founder and CEO of Emerging Impact, working at the intersection between blockchain technology and social impact. TJ is a Partner with Bryce at Access Ventures and oversees all of our investments. Our current investment thesis is built upon the idea that blockchain technology is one of the best vehicles for social impact. The three discuss what blockchain is, how it can be used for the greater good and the access and inclusivity it has the potential to provide. Learn more on...2020-09-2842 min
More Than ProfitDesigning The Future With Kate McElligottOn this episode of More Than Profit, Bryce talks with Kate McElligott, Head of Marketing and Communications at The Autodesk Foundation. A published poet at the age of 12, Kate has always been a storyteller. Bryce talks with her about how she incorporates her creativity into her job at Autodesk, her advice for young people desiring to explore this space and innovative approaches to philanthropy. The impact design has on the environment, equality, future of work, and more is something Kate is really passionate about. She discusses all of this and more on this episode of More Than Profit, Designing...2020-09-1744 min
More Than ProfitHow to Reduce Criminal Deviancy With Dr. Anthony BradleyOn this episode of More Than Profit, Bryce talks with Dr. Anthony Bradley, Professor of Religious studies and Director of the Center for the Study of Human Flourishing at King’s College in New York City who also has an M.A. in Ethics and Society from Fordham University as well as an M.S in Criminal Justice from John Jay College. He is a prolific author including Ending Over Criminalization and Mass Incarceration: Hope from Civil Society that came out in 2019. Bryce and Anthony discuss over-criminalization, the importance of family dynamics, the good and the bad of capitalism an...2020-09-1041 min
More Than ProfitLessons Learned Through Pain with Bob PattilloOn this episode, Bryce talks with Bob Pattillo, Founder of Gray Ghost Ventures and Gray Matters Capital. Bob has been in the world of impact investing for over 2 decades and has helped define the industry. Bryce and Bob have gotten to know each other through their work with Village Capital. They talk about the value of friendship and family, Bob’s journey with impact investing, Aspergers, parenting, and more. Bob’s experiences, both encouraging and difficult, have shaped the way his life and his career has developed. He shares how he has found courage and joy amidst failure and pain...2020-09-0338 min
More Than ProfitThe Impact of Full Spectrum Capital With Stephanie GripneOn this episode of More Than Profit, Bryce talks with Stephanie Gripne, CEO of Impact Finance Center, a multi-university nonprofit academic center that identifies, trains, and activates philanthropists and investors to become impact investors. Stephanie shares about her relationship with her father, who supported and fostered her early entrepreneurial spirit and was also homeless at one point, her love of nature and risk-taking, and the loss of both of her parents at an early age. Bryce learns the story behind Stephanie’s resume and how her career has been shaped by a genuine love for the work she does. Le...2020-08-2750 min
More Than ProfitRethinking Risk For Foundations with Matthew Weatherley-White and Dr. Astrid ScholzOn this episode, Bryce talks with Dr. Astrid Scholz and Matthew Weatherly-White. Astrid is the Founder & Managing Partner at Sphaera Solutions, co-founder of Zebras Unite, and co-founder of XXcelerate. Matthew is Co-Founder and Managing Director at The Caprock Group. The three discuss the history of philanthropy, mythology and culture, the importance of risk as well as mission alignment when it comes to philanthropy and investment, and more. Learn more on this episode of More Than Profit, Rethinking Risk For Foundations with Dr. Astrid Scholz and Matthew Weatherly-White. Learn more about our work at Access Ventures. This i...2020-08-2052 min
More Than ProfitBanking Reimagined with Maurice JonesWelcome to More Than Profit Season 2! On this episode, Bryce talks with Maurice Jones, President and CEO of Local Initiative Support Corporation (LISC). They talk about the history importance, and future of Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs); the importance of the intentional use of race when addressing racial gaps and systemic issues that resulted from an intentional use of race; and, the ways in which specific relationships have impacted Maurice and his work. Maurice and Bryce discuss the necessity of giving increased support to black and brown communities that were previously redlined and intentionally excluded from ownership and the...2020-08-1346 min
More Than ProfitIntroducing More Than Profit Season 2On season two of More Than Profit we dive deeper in conversation with leaders about how they are living and working with purpose. We get into the racial wealth gap in America and the role the banks played in creating it and the role they should play in fixing it. We challenge the traditional mindsets of those who control the investment decisions inside foundations. We explore how personal pain and experiences can later lead to impactful moments in your career. And we even talk about the importance of baby steps that billionaires need to take in order t...2020-08-0602 min
More Than ProfitDemocratizing Capital With Jonny PriceOn this episode, Bryce talks with Jonny Price, Founder of Kiva US and current Director of Fundraising at Wefunder. From management consulting to economic development and democratizing capital, Jonny has always focused on being present for the people around him and optimizing his experiences for learning in the context of family, relationships, and career. Jonny and Bryce talk about wealth disparity, entrepreneurship, and the evolution of thoughts around both through Jonny’s experiences at Oliver Wyman, Kiva, and now Wefunder. Learn more on this episode of More Than Profit, Democratizing Capital With Jonny Price. Visit our website to learn mo...2020-05-2146 min
More Than ProfitPioneering Better Investing with Fran SeegullOn this episode, Bryce talks with Fran Seegull, Executive Director of the U.S. Impact Investing Alliance. Fran has taken a unique approach to entrepreneurship and impact investing since before it became more commonplace. She discusses the path in which ideas about impact investing has taken throughout the past two decades. Fran’s contrarian spirit led her to be ahead of others who were thinking about the relationship between impact and investment. She continues to explore new ideas surrounding impact investing and shares about her current thoughts and projects on this episode of More Than Profit, Pioneering Better Investing wit...2020-05-1434 min
More Than ProfitPrioritizing For Relationships With Ross BairdOn this episode, Bryce talks with Ross Baird, Founder of Blueprint Local and Co-Founder of Village Capital. Ross and Bryce have been friends for a long time. They talk about the importance of friendships and different experiences from childhood that have informed life trajectory in some capacity. Ross talks about how he is driven by a desire to create communities that allow people to flourish and therefore allow the community itself to flourish. Through the ups and downs of his career, Ross has learned that relationships are what remain constant and it’s important to put work into maintaining th...2020-05-0732 min
More Than ProfitInvesting In Responsible Housing Development With Abby IvoryOn this episode, Bryce talks with Abby Ivory, Managing Director of Ivory Innovations about investing in sustainable businesses, her work with Sorenson Impact, and the values instilled in her from her parents. Ivory Innovations runs a program called Ivory Prize, an annual award recognizing ambitious, feasible, and scalable solutions to housing affordability. Working with the innovations in housing has allowed Abby to keep a pulse on the housing market, trends, and innovations within the space. She shares some of what she has learned on this episode of More Than Profit, Investing In Responsible Housing Development With Abby Ivory. Learn...2020-04-3031 min
More Than ProfitPutting Your Money Where Your Mouth Is With Jay LipmanOn this episode, Bryce talks with Jay Lipman, Co-founder and President of Ethic. Ethic is a data driven technology platform that creates sustainable passive investments for institutional investors and is an Access Ventures portfolio company. They discuss how transparency can add value to your portfolio and help people understand the impact they are having, especially from an investment perspective. Jay walks through the impact the decisions we make every day have on the world and how to be more intentional and ethical about how you go about making them. Learn more on this episode of More Than Profit, Putting...2020-04-2339 min
More Than ProfitRethinking Affordable Housing With Frank FurmanOn this episode, Bryce talks with Frank Furman, COO of Padsplit, a privatized affordable housing company and Reconstruct Challenge Grant Recipient. From the Marine Corp to one of the world’s largest toilet paper distributors, Frank’s path has been far from traditional. He talks about how his career ultimately has led him to where he is now and how he balances impact and profit at Padsplit. The belief that it is a disservice to people to expect little of them and a big part of what keeps people where they are economically, is a theme that guides Padsplit. They ai...2020-04-1641 min
More Than ProfitRich In Impact With Ben Reno-WeberOn this episode, Bryce talks with Ben Reno-Weber, Director of Microsoft’s Future of Work Initiative. From his upbringing, to working abroad, to his current projects, Ben has always been more interested in the impact that he is creating than the amount of money he is making. Growing up in a family that did not have an abundance of money, his dad always said they were rich in the ways they wanted to be. Learn more about what that means and how having that mindset has led Ben where he is today on this episode of More Than Profit, wi...2020-04-0934 min
More Than ProfitCOVID-19: Entrepreneurship And Small Business SupportOn this episode, Bryce calls Ross Baird, Founder of Blueprint Local and Co-Founder of Village Capital, and John Letteri, Co-Founder, President, and CEO of Economic Innovation Group (EIG) to talk about the implications of COVID-19. They discuss the economic impact the Coronavirus is having on employers, employees, and small businesses, the impact on the national and global economy, and the effect it is having on the mental state of, largely, everyone in the world. A pandemic like this causes everyone to step back and evaluate their priorities in order to make important decisions. Learn more on this episode of...2020-03-3134 min
More Than ProfitThere's No Handbook to Being CEO With Allie BurnsOn this episode, Bryce talks with Allie Burns, CEO of Village Capital, about the accessibility of entrepreneurship. How do we encourage innovation when there are funding gaps and potential failure is real, scary, and expensive? Allie talks about how thinking through these questions has informed how she thinks about the entrepreneurial ecosystem. Allie walks us through her experience becoming CEO of an already established venture capital firm, Village Capital, what that transition was like for her and for the organization, as well as the lessons learned through the process personally and professionally. Learn more on this episode of More T...2020-03-2638 min
More Than ProfitSuccess And Failure With Shruti ShahOn this episode, Bryce sits down with Shruti Shah, Entrepreneur in Residence at the Silicon Valley Bank. Growing up as an adopted Jewish Indian American in Memphis, TN, Shruti has a unique perspective on people and community which is empowering but also exhausting. She discusses how access to opportunity and social capital is intertwined with community, how that has informed her career path, and her thoughts around success and failure, inclusivity and much more. Learn how Shruti has let her experiences shape the way she is using innovation to address the lack of access and opportunity in certain communities...2020-03-1927 min
More Than ProfitNew Capitalism With Jean CaseOn this episode, Bryce talks with Jean Case, the first female chairman of the National Geographic Society and CEO of the Case Impact Network and Case Foundation. They discuss the parts of her story that might not show up on her bio that have helped inform who she is and why she does what she does. For a woman from a town called Normal, her story has been far from normal. Bryce and Jean talk about her childhood, and the series of pivots and failures she faced before her career success, what new capitalism is, and what it means...2020-03-1022 min
More Than ProfitInnovation And Empowerment With Rose AfriyieOn this episode, Bryce talks with Rose Afriyie, executive director of mRelief, a non-profit that helps people sign up for food stamps. They discuss the experiences that shaped Rose and how they have led her to make decisions that impact her work and life. From interning at the White House, to writing for Time, to now working to provide access to healthy food for people who don’t have it, Rose has lived by a few simple but strong principles. She dives into what those are on this episode of More Than Profit. To learn more about Access Ventures ch...2020-03-1024 min
More Than ProfitBuilding A Foundation With Jim SorensonOn this episode, Bryce sits down with Jim Sorenson of the Sorenson Impact Foundation which invests in innovative, scalable solutions to the world’s most pressing needs. They talk about his family, the impact they’ve had on him, and how the things he has learned from his parents have influenced the way he built his business. Where you come from and the people who are important to you, shape the way you see the world and approach work. Jim shares how this has been true for him on this episode of More Than Profit. To learn more about Acce...2020-03-1033 min
More Than ProfitIntroducing More Than ProfitMore Than Profit is a new podcast from Access Ventures that asks investors, entrepreneurs, leaders and more about life, work, and living with purpose. Each week, Access Ventures' founder Bryce Butler interviews a person who lives for more than profit. Bryce and his guests will share personal stories about what it's like to succeed, what it's like to be a leader, and how to live and work with a purpose that is more than just the bottom line. Listen to our new trailer and preview what's to come on season one of the podcast. To learn more about Access V...2020-02-2602 min
Rusty's Escape PodREP - Episode 18 - Bryce ButlerIn this episode I have Bryce Butler in the studio. Bryce’s laughter and happiness is the most contagious I’ve ever experienced with a person before. We talked about sports in his childhood, bullying, video games, memory, touring, voice over stuff, releases and drum tracking, drum lessons, depression and a positive mindset, meditation, one second answer to a one second question, reincarnation, aliens, simulation theory, memories, more voices, death and mortality, 2020 goals, bands and other musicians, regrets and missed opportunities, Galactic Empire, more voices and accents, etc.
The list of bands Bryce plays in and HAS played in is TOO...2019-12-312h 33