connecting the dots Tue.10.Nov

Tues.10.Nov

Sx met F today at lunch. Beautiful restaurant. Great food. Too bad I cannot use this it again. F seemed interested in the way Sx funded the venture in the beginning and felt such a foundation gives this a great deal of long-term flexibility. Sx appeared at ease and willing to discuss the history as well as the plans for at least five years out. F has the research underway, has fr two years and can easily continue to work from the University under his existing grants. Sx wishes to remain in the background and may contact us separately from time to time but I get the impression he and F will collaborate well. Lunch – delicious. We shared three dishes: fish, vegetables grilled and the sweet potato risotto – must try to cook this on Sunday. F invited me to dinner. Sx returned to the tower around 3 and called me with his cell number, so I’ll pass it to you. Will include this in a letter. F was gracious and funny. We met around 7:30 at my hotel. Drinks. Then to a place near the Italian Market. Nice to relax and get to know him. He made a few overtures, holding hands, emphasizing a point touching my arm, holding the door, his hand on my back. We kissed at my hotel at the elevator. I didn’t invite him up but it would have been easy, really. Sleep. Sx has a few questions. Two of the three I answered, the third deserves consideration and not time-sensitive:

- to what extent should we [Sx that is] discuss the design…to what level of detail? He’s prepared to be specific if required.

We should probably hold back on details to allow time for better pricing and to ensure we don’t stifle any ideas from the others as we go along. Strong and intelligent personalities. Certainly the former, hopefully both. F meeting M and Qz on Thursday. Include diagrams with letter.

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