Date: 2026-09-08 Source: Email - Christos Stamopoulos (christos.stamopoulos@apify.com) to michael@ryevalley.co, subject “Apify usage”
Signal
Apify sales rep (Christos Stamopoulos) reached out proactively after noticing increased usage. Offered to explore better pricing and learn about workflows.
Michael replied disclosing the Hermes use case: Rye Valley runs multiple social media content agencies built on a centralized company brain via Hermes; Apify actors handle research data collection and agency operations. Michael expressed interest in exploring pricing options.
Christos responded asking for a deeper walkthrough of use case, data types, and expected volume so he can propose pricing.
Business Fact
- Rye Valley’s Apify spend is material (Aug 2026: $700 / month; see metrics/apify/2026-08.md)
- Vendor-initiated pricing discussion; potential to reduce cost if volume/growth justifies enterprise rate
- No pricing quoted yet; call/meeting requested by Christos
Update: 2026-09-10
Michael proposed a call window of Monday (Sept 14) afternoon: 2-3pm or 4-5pm, or async via Loom exchange if timing doesn’t work. No pricing quoted yet; call/meeting pending Christos confirming a slot.
Stage: Availability offered, awaiting Christos confirmation for Mon Sept 14.
Update: 2026-09-14 - Call Rescheduled to Sep 21
Christos confirmed rescheduling to next week. He noted that pricing discussion must happen on a call rather than over email (wants to review current plan and usage before proposing options). Call rescheduled to Monday Sep 21 at 2:00-2:25pm EDT.
Stage: Sep 21, 2pm ET call locked in. Pricing options to be discussed on that call.