Date: 2026-09-22 Source: Email “Lore <=> Aeon” - Emil Barr (emil@candidnetwork.co) intro to Michael Houck Parties: Emil Barr (Candid/Flashpass), Matt Gorman (matt.gorman@talentmsh.com, Aeon / TalentMSH) Company: Aeon - AI hiring startup. Site: aeonhire.com
Signal
Emil Barr introduced Matt Gorman to Michael for Lore SEO. Emil referenced Flashpass as a Lore customer and vouched for the fit. This is a warm referral from an existing Lore client.
Matt replied immediately and expressed interest in connecting this week.
Michael’s Response (Sep 22, 20:19 UTC)
Michael engaged and proposed scheduling:
- Available Sep 23: before 11:30am EST, or 1:30-4pm EST
- Available Sep 24: before 1pm or after 3pm EST
- Added Emma (Lore UK partner, cc’d) to the thread as a key stakeholder; noted morning/early afternoon EST preferred for Emma given UK timezone
Business Fact
New inbound Lore SEO prospect. Warm referral from existing client (Emil Barr/Flashpass). No scope or pricing discussed yet. Call being scheduled as of Sep 22.
Watch
- Call confirmation from Matt Gorman
- Scope: is this a full Lore SEO engagement or lighter advisory?
- Whether Emil expects any referral fee (not mentioned, but worth flagging to Michael before any deal closes)