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      "Zach is also co-founder of Smarter with Science, where he brings open-source, research-grade AI to organizations in many industries, incubates research initiatives and science-powered startups, and interviews innovators and researchers on the cutting edge.",
      "Born and raised in the Midwest, Zach decided to study finance and philosophy at USC and has made Los Angeles his home. When he's not exploring the latest in science and technology, you can find Zach playing on the beach with his dog, Ninja, golfing, exploring nature, and working on his writing."
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