Date: 2026-08-21 Client: Mantis VC (active Megaphone client) Contact: Steve O’Brien (steve@mantisvc.com), Managing Partner Thread: “False Linkedin Job postings” - 3 messages, initiated around Aug 17
Signal
Steve O’Brien reached out to Michael directly about false/fraudulent LinkedIn job postings related to Mantis VC. The thread started Aug 17 and has been going back and forth. Steve said he would “set it up” after reviewing the brand situation. Michael replied on Aug 21: “LMK! Happy to take a look whenever.”
Commitment
Michael offered to review the false LinkedIn job posting situation whenever Steve is ready to share it. Informal commitment - no date attached.
Context
Mantis VC is an active Megaphone client. Content renewal is October 2026 (flagged in Jeffrey Evans Rule Card Rebuilt from Interview Corpus). Jeffrey Evans (Managing Partner) has tone concerns ongoing (see Jeffrey Evans (Mantis VC) - Voice/Tone Pushback, Renewal Oct 2026). Steve O’Brien is likely the other senior partner.
Direct outreach from senior partner to Michael (not through Blake) is relationship-positive.
Watch
- Steve will share specifics when ready; Michael to follow through.
- Given Oct 2026 renewal risk, handling this well matters.