Date: 2026-08-04 Source: Email (SENT) - michael@ryevalley.co to blake@foundingjourney.com + brett@micro.so Thread: “FJ Ad”
Signal
Brett Goldstein (brett@micro.so) wants to run an ad in an upcoming Founding Journey newsletter issue. Michael introduced Brett to Blake Stewart to handle the setup.
Status
Blake replied Aug 4 to Brett: noted newsletter format is changing but audience is still a strong fit. Moving to package/scheduling conversation. Deal in early negotiation stage.
Update (2026-08-04)
Blake’s reply confirms he picked up the intro - deal is progressing. Blake told Brett “format and schedule are changing a bit” (Founding Journey rebrand/pivot underway) but positioned the audience match positively.
Context
micro.so - Brett Goldstein’s company. New inbound sponsor lead for Hard Calls / Founding Journey newsletter. Blake Stewart (blake@foundingjourney.com) is handling sponsor logistics.