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### The APPICS Team is growing globally. Besides our company base in Switzerland, we have teams from all over the world joining the movement and representing our vision with APPICS! The last few months, the APPICS team has been traveling the world and spent some time in california specifically to build the US team. Since the US is the home of the global entertainment industry and one of the major markets for social media, we knew how important a strong U.S.-based team would be.

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#### That's why we specifically focused on building an experienced, passionate APPICS US Team - and the first member we'd like to introduce is *Paul Ring*, our President of US Business Operations. Paul Ring is a Grammy-winning engineer and producer that has had a long tenure of success as President of two prominent record companies distributed exclusively with Universal Music over the past 23 years. This was a position that encompassed management of all operations of the company including artist acquisition budgeting production distribution and marketing. Ring has sustained a high level of success working with both legendary celebrities and developing artists in all genres of entertainment.

#### Paul's experience, determination, work ethic, and his passion for APPICS' vision have really made him a core part of our US Team. We're excited to be working alongside someone as experienced, skilled, and humble like Paul!
### Watch the Interview between Paul and our COO Uma below in 3 short clips! ## Part 1 *One of APPICS' key missions is to empower charities and help change the world through our technology. Paul explains how charity is an important factor and motivator for him, what he's done in the past, and how APPICS could help to give back.* https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G2RJnrH6Lkg&t=5s
## Part 2 *Being in the music industry in Hollywood has made Paul experience again and again how often the creators don't benefit (enough) from the final product. That's why APPICS erases the middlemen, directly rewarding the artists for their work!* https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tDbMtkqpDt4&t=13s
## Part 3 *How can we bring power to the people with APPICS ? Communication is key!* https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rIJ-vuTIuHQ&t=25s
#### *APPICS COO Uma @mrs.steemit and Paul Ring, President of US Business Operations. Shot & edited by @thehipsterguru*

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