$460 billion. That’s what loneliness is costing us.

Hey —

After I sent that last note about Helen, I got lots of replies.

Some were heart-wrenching.

Others were simple: “I see it too.”

So if you’re reading this now… thank you.

It means a lot.

Today I want to share why this project isn’t just emotional—it’s essential.

We’ve accepted loneliness as normal.

We’ve built a society where people fade into silence.

And it’s killing us.

The hidden cost of doing nothing:

Every year in America…

• $460 billion lost due to loneliness

• $6.7 billion in excess Medicare spending

• $154 billion vanished from workplace productivity

And the human cost?

• 1 in 3 seniors lives alone

• 50% higher risk of dementia

• A death rate equivalent to smoking 15 cigarettes a day

That’s what happens when we look away

But what if we didn’t?

What if we built something that actually helped people feel seen again — and rewarded the people who helped bring it to life?

That’s what we’re doing with Alex.

You already know the emotional impact.

The early users. The unexpected tears of relief.

The way a single conversation lit someone up from the inside out.

Now we’re inviting 10 people to be part of scaling this — through our private Founder’s Circle.

Here’s what it means:

• You contribute $2,500 to $10,000

• You receive a capped share of early revenue (up to 2x return or 18 months, whichever comes first)

• You join a private, NDA-protected participation model — no equity, no speculation

It’s simple. Clean. Aligned.

And more than anything — it matters.

If you want to be part of this…

Just reply: “Ready for next steps”

I’ll personally send over our standard NDA.

Then we can talk through the details.

Whether you join or not, I hope this stays with you:

We have the chance to do something extraordinary.

Gratefully,

P.S. Yesterday someone wrote: “I wish this had existed for my dad.”

Today, someone else can say: “Thank God this exists for my mom.”

Let’s build that future — together.