Date: 2026-08-03 Source: Email - michael@ryevalley.co to john@costanoa.vc Thread: “Re: Intro: John Cowgill & Michael Houck” Supersedes: inbox/2026-07-31-cowgill-costanoa-intro.md
Signal
Michael responded to Noah’s intro. Pitched Rye Valley as a portfolio of agencies covering social media content and GEO/AEO. Moved Noah to BCC. Suggested a meeting this week or via Calendly.
Status
2026-08-06 UPDATE: Cowgill replied. Said next week is hectic, proposed looking out to the following week. Added Arpie Kawmongkolsi (arpie@costanoa.vc) to help schedule. Michael confirmed “that sounds perfect” via Superhuman. Meeting scheduled: Wed Aug 19 at 8:00am PT (locked by Arpie).
BD pipeline stage: meeting confirmed for 2026-08-19. Active prospect. Angle: VC firm content and GEO services for Costanoa portcos, possibly investor relationship.
Next
Attend/prepare for Aug 19 call at 8am PT. No further follow-up needed.