Date: 2026-07-31 Source: Email “Rye Valley WWR: Reddit Next Steps” - michael@ryevalley.co to bryndis@weworkremotely.com (cc: blake@foundingjourney.com)
Signal
Following the July 30 discovery call (see Reddit GEO/SEO Sync - We Work Remotely), Michael sent a written proposal to Bryndis Henrikson at We Work Remotely. Email detailed the four service options and reiterated account quality differentiators (1,000+ karma, aged accounts, US-based, diverse posting histories).
Status
Proposal sent; awaiting Bryndis reviewing with her team. Bryndis’s stated preference: subreddit creation (non-branded, supports all four acquired job boards organically). Deal in proposal stage.
Update - 2026-08-14
Bryndis replied: “Thanks for sending these over. We have a few people on leave…” - team acknowledgment, deal not dead, evaluation pending while team returns from leave. Michael replied “Sounds good” (via Superhuman). Superhuman reminder fired 2026-08-21 signaling follow-up is now overdue.
Update: 2026-08-31 - Bryndis soft-hold reply
Michael sent a check-in (via Superhuman reminder). Bryndis replied: “We have a couple of other initiatives right now that we’re working on, but we’re definitely keeping this in mind.” Polite soft-hold - deal is cooling, not dead. No timeline given.
Watch
- Deal is now in soft-hold. Not urgent, but should revisit in 4-6 weeks if no update.
- Bryndis has not rejected; phrasing leaves door open.