Date: 2026-09-30 Source: Email “Aeon <> Rye Valley: Next Steps” (michael@ryevalley.co SENT) Contact: Matt Gorman (matt.gorman@talentmsh.com) Prior context: Lore: Aeon Call Confirmed - Sep 24, 3pm ET
Signal
Michael sent a formal proposal to Matt Gorman on Sep 30, following up from their meeting “last week” (the Sep 24 discovery call). Michael noted he was OOO for a couple days and caught up with Emma and the team on options. They are “excited to help out.” A proposal was attached to the email.
Michael proposed either a Q+A call if questions arise, or moving straight to scheduling a kickoff call for later this week or next.
Business Fact
- Proposal sent Sep 30, 2026 - 6 days post-discovery call (Sep 24).
- Emma Sivess (Lore) and the rest of the team were consulted before sending.
- Michael is treating this as a likely close: language is “excited to partner up.”
- Next step is kickoff scheduling, not another discovery or pricing discussion.
- Entity: Lore (the Rye Valley business handling this deal).
Watch
- Matt Gorman’s response: does he accept, push back, or ask for a call?
- Kickoff call scheduling if proposal accepted
- Deal terms and services not specified in this email (proposal is in attachment, not captured)
Update: 2026-10-07 - Michael Re-Sent Proposal, No Reply from Matt
Source: Email “Aeon <> Rye Valley: Next Steps” (michael@ryevalley.co SENT, Oct 7 ~9:57 AM ET)
Michael sent another message to Matt Gorman with “Proposal attached” - a re-send or follow-up nudge, 7 days after the Sep 30 original send. Emma Sivess and Blake Stewart remain on CC.
Business fact: Matt Gorman has not replied in 7 days. Michael is actively following up. If no response comes this week, deal may be cooling. Second touch sent Oct 7.