Growth strategist, data-driven marketer, and creative problem solver.

I’m Julian Wan, a strategist and marketing leader who blends data, creativity, and technology to scale brands and build high-impact digital experiences. From venture-backed startups to major media brands, I’ve driven growth, optimized performance, and created campaigns that resonate.

Running Deepseek R1 locally: my first impressions

Deepseek-R1 has been on my radar for a while now, and I finally got the chance to run it locally. What did I think? Was it worth the hype? In this article, I’ll walk you through my hands-on experience with Deepseek-R1, including its performance, customization options, and how it compared to other tools I’ve used before.

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    Smith.ai
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    Senior Growth Lead
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    Stationhead
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    Director, Growth & Analytics
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    Identity Pop
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    Founder / Managing Director
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    New York Post (Post Studios)
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    Senior Brand Marketing Strategist
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    Refinery29 (R29 Events)
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    Events Brand Marketing Strategist
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    Fab.com
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    Merchant / e-Commerce Strategist
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    American Apparel
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    International Brand Consultant
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