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  "description": "Brainscape is a digital learning platform that uses a proprietary Confidence-Based Repetition (CBR) algorithm to optimize study habits through flashcards. It allows users to create their own decks or use expert-certified content for standardized tests and professional certifications.",
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    "founded": "2010",
    "headquarters": "New York, NY",
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    "target_markets": "Medical students, Law students, Corporate trainees, Language learners, Educators",
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