Date: 2026-09-12 Source: ops Slack channel, thread on Granola notes Permalink: https://ryevalley.slack.com/archives/C0A6XKM1ERG/p1789228377233319 Prior context:
- Adam Gillman Inbound: Tyler Denk Intro via Jordan
- Adam Gillman: Sent Strategy Writeup to Michael (New Thread)
New signal from call (2026-09-12)
Michael’s post-call notes posted to ops thread:
- “New Megaphone + Jolt lead. Wants to move fast, seems sold.”
- Exited founder, $260M exit
- X profile: x.com/AdamGillman
This is a material upgrade from the prior status (strategy writeup sent, call pending). Both Megaphone AND JOLT are now in scope.
Expanded scope: funnel design, monetization, ops
Adam also wants Rye Valley to handle funnel design, monetization, and ops. Michael flagged Ben Ornstein for this angle. Ben’s follow-up question: “What would the ops look like for this exactly on my end?” Michael’s response: “Not sure yet, I’m waiting for him to send over what he has set up so far.”
Status
- Prospect is warm and moving fast
- Michael waiting for Adam to send over his current setup before scoping
- Ben’s role TBD pending that review
- Deal shape: Megaphone (X content) + JOLT (video) + possibly funnel/ops
Watch
- Adam sends current setup overview to Michael
- Michael scopes Ben’s role
- Whether funnel/ops is a net-new Rye Valley motion or referred out