Date: 2026-09-30 Source: Email “Johanna <=> Houck Intro” (michael@ryevalley.co INBOX) Connector: Tatem Lindner (tatem@siluxrings.com) New contact: Johanna Kausl (johanna@candidnetwork.co), Account Manager, Candid Network
Signal
Tatem Lindner introduced Michael to Johanna Kausl at Candid Network on Sep 29. Candid Network handles Instagram for clients including Nike, Mercedes, and large B2B accounts. Intro purpose: Rye Valley has a client needing basic IG work (graphics for announcements, video clipping and posting with captions).
Johanna replied Sep 30 eager to connect. She noted a prior email thread from Michael had been filtered on her end (suggests there was an earlier outreach attempt). She asked for Michael’s availability this week for a call.
Business Fact
- Candid Network is a potential IG execution vendor for a Rye Valley client needing IG support.
- Johanna is the account manager; she handles Nike, Mercedes and B2B accounts.
- Intro is warm (Tatem-brokered).
- There was an earlier email thread that got filtered - this intro is effectively a re-start.
Status Updates
- 2026-10-02: Michael replied, proposed Thursday Oct 9 at 1pm ET for a call.
- 2026-10-05: Johanna replied - unavailable before 5pm PST on Thursday, suggested Friday Oct 10 or Monday Oct 12. Call not yet confirmed.
Watch
- Michael to respond with Friday/Monday availability and book the call
- Which client is driving this IG need (not identified in email)
- Whether Candid becomes a subcontractor or a referral partner