Date: 2026-09-13 Source: Email from Billy Barlia (bbarlia@beemok.com) to michael@ryevalley.co CC: Michael Nathan (mnathan@beemok.com), Sara Ziodato (sziodato@beemok.com) Subject: Catalyst Hand-off & 2026 Mentorship
Signal
Billy Barlia is leaving Beemok, relocating to Washington, DC (closer to family), and has handed off all Catalyst program responsibilities to two new contacts.
New Beemok/Catalyst contacts:
- Michael Nathan (mnathan@beemok.com) - recently joined from StartEngine, background in accredited investor relations and pre-IPO private markets
- Sara Ziodato (sziodato@beemok.com) - approx 1 year at Beemok, data/analytics focus in the education sector
Billy’s note: “You are in great hands with the team at Beemok.”
Context
The Beemok “Catalyst” program is the relationship context. Details of what this program entails for Michael are not documented in the brain - QA pass should clarify (mentorship, advisory, investor relations, or partnership program).
Action
Michael has not replied yet as of capture. A brief acknowledgment to Michael Nathan and Sara Ziodato is appropriate to continue the relationship.
No Prior Entry
No existing Beemok entry found in brain. First capture.