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Adam Pontrelli
FriendconnectionBought Ashkaan his TRMNL e-ink deviceconnectionAlso owns a TRMNL — uses the Nano Banana Dashboard plugin with a steampunk themeworkEOS Implementor — Ashkaan's EOS Implementor for WSP
Andy Cheng
EO LAworkEO LA President 2026-2027 (incoming July 2026; was President-Elect through June 2026)historyReturned as President-Elect after Ashkaan's Feb 2025 termination from the same role; was a previous past president recalled into serviceconnectionInvited Ashkaan to present AI system talk to broader EO audience (Mar 2026)processAuthored the formalized 2026 Presidential candidate interview process: published guide, structured panel (3 past presidents + 2 active board + Andy facilitating), 6 presentation areas, 9 evaluation dimensions. The process Ashkaan asked for in 2024 and was deniedprocessRuns the 2026 candidate process as pipeline-mapping: candidates apply, panel sequences who serves when. The question is *when* not *whether*. Confirmed by Andy directly to Ashkaan, who recommended Ashkaan apply with explicit timing flexibilitypatternUses warm "chapter needs you" / "I need you" language with Ashkaan in both 2024 and 2026. Same words, very different process around them. The 2024 ask had no interview, no panel, no criteria — that's what failed. The 2026 ask has all three. Don't conflate Andy's personal warmth with absence of processrelationshipCurrently working partners; relationship is repaired enough for Andy to fairly facilitate Ashkaan's candidate panel
Ashkaan Hassan, Esq.
Ben Sigman
Close friend, ex-business partnerMarina del Rey, CA
contact(310) 850-6200 (mobile)contactbensig@gmail.com, ben.sigman@icloud.com, ben@dna.fund, b@whiterabbiticos.comworkFormer co-owner of We Solve Problems, LLC — bought out Dec 2021 ($500K, seeconnectionConnected to 2718 Capital (Ben Hosseinzadeh, Managing Partner)connectionLed to Ashkaan's appointment as Fund Continuity Overseer for 2718 Secured Yield Fund LP (seeworkBuilt MemPalace (github.com/milla-jovovich/mempalace) — open-source AI memory system with local vector search
Betty Lumbreras
Mother-in-law (Jessica's mom)Los Angeles area
familyJessica's motherlivingStaying with Ashkaan and Jess for 4-6 weeks while her home is being repaired (as of Mar 2026)familyHelps with KianconnectionWas moved to tears by daybed and Kimba replica (Feb 2026)contactbettylum0332@gmail.comcontact(323) 797-0332
Bones Ijeoma
EO friend, fellow MSP ownerPasadena, CA (HQ)
workCEO & co-founder of AllSafe IT (allsafeit.com)workAllSafe IT — ~30-49 employees, multi-location (LA, Newport Beach, Las Vegas, Phoenix, Atlanta, NJ, Tijuana)workAllSafe IT estimated ~$3M revenue, ~5% EBITDA after Bones's comp (~$600K+), SDE ~$750K+workSOC 2 Type II certified, Inc. 5000 honoree, CRN MSP 500workLaunched "AllSafe Intelligence" — dedicated AI/automation brand on top of the MSPworkAI offering includes: AI audits, custom AI agents, RPA, predictive cybersecurity, NLP ticket resolutionworkVerticals: manufacturing/aerospace, entertainment/media, healthcare, legal, constructioncontactbijeoma@allsafeit.com (work)contact(310) 245-1838 (mobile)connectionPotential partner for WSP exit strategy — both pivoting MSP → AI servicesconnectionBones focuses on AI for sales; Ashkaan on AI for operations — complementaryconnectionShares the same dream (ranch/financial independence) — casual mentions only so farconnectionFirst target recipient for Artemis (exportable context repo) — saw Ashkaan's AI setup, wants similar system (2026-03-05)
Chino
Pet (dog)familySenior dog — 14 years per WHAH (was tracked as ~12 here; DOB discrepancy unresolved)critical**2026-04-29 → 05-01: IRIS Stage 4 CKD acute decompensation — 3-day uremic crisis arc.** CREA jumped 1.0 (Dec) → 6.6 (04-29); BUN >130 (off-scale); hyperkalemia. 04-29 outpatient SQ fluids + Cerenia; 04-30 admitted for IV fluids + IV ampicillin/sulbactam, urine C&S sent out (results ~05-03); 05-01 day-3 hospitalization with 560 mL IV LR, Cerenia injection + 8-tab oral refill, IV→PO antibiotic step-down to Clavamox 125 mg #14. ⚠️ Prednisone 10 mg re-dispensed 05-01 despite 01-2026 discontinuation — needs vet clarification before dosing. Pain scores flat at 2/4 / 2/4 across days 2-3. Galliprant (NSAID) on med list still contraindicated — needs vet discussion. See [health.md](health.md) and [visits-log.md](visits-log.md).historyManaging chronic kidney disease (CKD) since 2025 — Sept 2025 Stage 2 → Dec 2025 Stage 1 (improved post-treatment) → April 2026 **Stage 4 catastrophic decompensation**historyWeight tracked since Oct 2024, typically 20-23 lbs; declining trend through Q2 2026historyVet: West Hills Animal Hospital (WHAH) — Dr. Lawson primary, Dr. Hengst on 04-29 urgent; emergency vet: Oaks Veterinary Urgent Care
Cody Maxwell
Colleague — We Solve Problems (WSP)workL1 technician on the WSP support team
Dani Perez
FriendCaldas da Rainha, Portugal
contactdjptheman@gmail.comcontact+1 (858) 336-5749connectionConnected to CLE Abroad (educational travel company)
David Weinstock
Close friendWestlake Village, CA
preferenceLikes grenache winefamilyWife: TovafamilyDaughter: Vera RosefamilyDaughter: OrlyfamilyDog: AceworkOwns a real estate firm — syndicates, manages properties, and moreworkEmail: david@maxxamllc.comworkAlso affiliated with Oak Park Investments (dweinstock@oakparkinvestments.com)contactMobile: (818) 425-9551contactPersonal email: David@Weinstock.net
Eddie Macione
Personal trainerLos Angeles, CA area
workPersonal trainer — works with Ashkaan one-on-oneworkTraining style is creative and non-conventional — not standard bench/squat/deadlift programming
Emma Mayberry
WSP employee — People + Process DirectorLos Angeles area
workHired ~4 years ago (c. 2022); quickly promoted to current roleworkTitle: People + Process Director at We Solve ProblemscompAnnual base salary $100,000 as of 2026-04 (weekly payroll $1,923.08). Climbed through 4 rate steps over FY26: $1,634.62 → $1,730.77 → $1,826.92 → $1,923.08 (= $85K → $90K → $95K → $100K annualized). Source: QBO Salaries GL account 171, 2026-05-06 paycheck.workHandles Finance seat and Operations Coordination in EOSworkManages quarterly conversations and annual reviews for the team (HR Center in Strety)workEmail: e@wesolve.techcontactPersonal email: eemayberry@gmail.comconnectionKey person for Strety migration — owns review templates, People Analyzer, 1:1s
Gary J. Rochlin
Solar installer / business ownerPacific Palisades, CA
workOwner of Blue Sky Energy (solar company)workMain contact for Ashkaan's home solar installationcontactg.rochlin@blue-sky-energy.comcontact(310) 422-2908 (mobile)
Jeffrey Isenberg
Realtor (exclusive buyer's agent)Los Angeles County, CA
workExclusive representation for LA County 2-4 unit multifamily (signed 02/24/2026)workUses a detailed pro forma spreadsheet for deal analysis — evaluates total return (appreciation, equity, tax benefits) not just day-1 cash flowworkHis pro forma assumptions: 6.01% DSCR rate, 5% vacancy, 0% PM (self-manage), 3% rent growth, 5% appreciation, 45% tax bracketconnectionFound via first-rental-acquisition project deal pipeline
Jessica Hassan
WifefamilyStay-at-home mom, married AshkaanlivingBased in the same householdconnectionPassionate about nature, natural history museums (goal: visit 20, 3/20 done)connectionEnjoys home renovation projects — backyard phased renovation plan through May 2027historyHas detailed vision, goals, and credit tracking files
Jimi Smoot
Professional contactconnectionNamed by Ashkaan (2026-05-28) as a possible partner for growing an AI consultancy, alongside Bones Ijeoma and Kevin Buhler (see `projects/wsp/2026-03-06_ai-product/`)historyCard is thin — no contact record found in Google Contacts. Enrich with background, contact info, and relationship context when known.
Jon Farzam
WSP prospect (Fractional AI Officer)workOwns/operates 3 boutique hotels including a 164-room propertyworkExploring AI across hotel operations (Opera Cloud PMS, Revinate, HotSOS, Salesforce, Delphi, M3, ADP, Genetec)workInitial vision: 3 phases — on-prem AI framework, manager training, API integration across opsworkPrefers closed-loop / data-secure LLM posture for sensitive guest and financial dataconnectionKnows Ben Sigman through a mutual friend Megan; WSP intro chain ran through BenconnectionMet in person at Bitcoin Alpha event (Ashkaan helped organize)meeting2026-04-16 intro call with Fadi Khalil — [meeting notes](../../wsp/meetings/2026-04-16_introductory-meeting---jon-farzam.md)engagementTech stack delivered 2026-04-21; pain points still outstanding as of same dateplansBuilding new event space at hotel, targeting open date in 2027
Kevin Buhler
Close friendHuntington Beach, CA
contactkevin@buhlerassoc.com (primary), kevinbuhler@gmail.com, kevin.buhler@icloud.comworkBuhler Associates (kevin@buhlerassoc.com)workBiola University connection (kevin.buhler@biola.edu)contact(714) 342-0320 (mobile)connectionOfficiated Ashkaan & Jessica's weddingconnectionAshkaan acquiring Buhler Associates clients (see `/projects/wsp/2026-02-17_buhler-client-acquisition/`)connectionLived with Ashkaan's ex-roommate Jake in Ashkaan's apartment, summer 2016workRan WSP while Ashkaan was away on a Marvel project (summer 2016)preferenceDeeply religious
Kian Orion Hassan
SonfamilyBorn at Los Robles Hospital & Medical Center, Thousand Oaks, CA at 06:59historyHealth file tracks developmental milestones, sleep safety, and feeding guidance
Mary Teresa Hassan
SisterfamilyAshkaan's sister, goes by TeresahistoryVisited for a picnic at Ashkaan's house on 2026-04-12 — sandwiches from Cavaretta's Italian DelihistoryCan be flakey about plans, but showed up
Matt Khalili
ContactBeverly Hills, CA
workAshkaan is helping him with his AI journeyconnectionMet through SabrinacontactPhone: (310) 920-7707
Michael Richman
EO LAworkEO LA President 2025-2026 (term ends June 2026; Andy Cheng follows for 2026-2027)historyWas the sitting President during Ashkaan's brief President-Elect tenure (Jul 2024-Feb 2025). His term had been extended by 6 months under a structural change, requiring overlap with Ashkaan's P-E year. The chapter has since un-extended his term back to the standard 12-month June 2025-June 2026 alignment.conflictCounterparty in the failed 2024-25 board-composition negotiation that triggered Ashkaan's termination. They wanted continuity from Michael's tenure; Ashkaan wanted transition into his year. They didn't find the third option.relationshipStrained. Per Ashkaan: "friendly with all past presidents except him." Working repair has not happened.riskAlmost certainly on the 2026 Presidential candidate panel as one of the three past presidents (he becomes a past president July 2026, panel timing is months out from late April 2026). Area 5 framing in Ashkaan's presentation must own the relational failure without naming or blaming him.
Nasim Kablan
Friend (Shek's wife)familyShek Kablan's wifefamilySam Ghods's cousinconnectionThrough Nasim, connection to Sam Ghods (Anthropic, Applied AI)
Noah Koebe
WSP employee — L2 TechnicianworkL2 position — sits between L1 team (Cody, Ryan) and Tyler (L3) in escalation chainworkPart of the escalation process that keeps tickets from reaching Ashkaan directlyworkSeat: Helpdesk — Deepen Client Relationships, Delegated Project Tasks, Customer Service, Client Onboarding Training, Remote & Onsite SupportworkGWC: Yes across the board (both self and manager assessment, Aug 2025)workCore values: strong on Honesty/Integrity, Commitment, Do the Right Thing. Growth areas: Take Ownership (confidence), Sweat the Small Stuff (details like approvals)workPassed first CompTIA A+ exam (as of Aug 2025)work~1 year tenure as of Aug 2025workStruggles with difficult clients (WSB, PJB/Pat) — working on projecting confidenceworkResolution rate metric added to scorecard after Aug 2025 reviewconnectionFirst formal annual review conducted by Emma in Strety (Aug 12, 2025) — used as template reference
Ryan Crownholm
EO Forum / ContactworkBuilt $2K/mo MRR machine with AI alone in a few weeks in his industryconnectionConnected at EO Learning Summit April 2026connectionShared AI project details with AshkaancontactEmail: rcrownholm@gmail.comcontactPhone: (310) 339-8588
Ryan Richard
Colleague — We Solve Problems (WSP)workL1 technician on the WSP support team
Sabrina Kay
Long-time mentorSanta Monica, CA
mentorLong-time mentor to Ashkaan; highly gifted with business challenges and strategycontactsk@sabrinakay.com (primary), sabrinakay@gmail.comcontact+1 (310) 804-7476 (mobile)contact101 Ocean Ave, Suite A300, Santa Monica, CA 90402connectionHelping Ashkaan solidify his AI product offering — working session scheduled June 2026 (see `projects/wsp/2026-03-06_ai-product/`)connectionAsked for a pre-meeting context email before the June session; focus areas: (1) ideal model to pitch Fortune 500 / public companies, (2) how to monetize AI expertise at MannKind, (3) how to avoid Ashkaan becoming the delivery bottleneck
Sam Ghods
Professional connectionworkEmployee at Anthropic, Applied AI departmentconnectionNasim Kablan's cousinconnectionOffered to forward Ashkaan's resume to Applied AI team after seeing the context repoconnectionAdvised: "only do the one thing you love" — focus 100% on building AI systems, delegate everything elseconnectionTotal comp reportedly ~$4M/year
Samantha
Pet (dog)familyTerrier mix, ~10 years old, also known as Perla (LA Animal Services license)historyFound as 8-week puppy on April 7, 2016historyNo known chronic conditions; weight typically 14.5-16.9 lbshistoryVet: West Hills Animal Hospital (WHAH) — Dr. Kate Tyler
Shek Kablan
Good friendLos Angeles, CA
familyWife: Nasim KablanfamilyFather of 3contactshek.kablan@gmail.comcontact+1 (714) 388-5991connectionExploring personal CRM tools to nurture his top 100 relationshipsconnectionThrough Nasim, intro to Sam Ghods (Anthropic, Applied AI)
Tova Weinstock
Friend (David Weinstock's wife)Westlake Village, CA
familyDaughters: Vera Rose, OrlyfamilyDog: AcecontactMobile: (818) 648-5620contactPersonal email: emailtova@gmail.com
Tyler Herbst
COO at WSPLos Angeles, CA
historyHired by Ashkaan as a technician at WSP over 8 years ago, rose to COOworkManages operations at We Solve ProblemscompAnnual base salary $125,000 as of 2026-04 (weekly payroll $2,403.85, raised from $2,115.38 = $110,000/yr earlier in 2026). Source: QBO Salaries GL account 171, 2026-05-06 paycheck.workEmail: t@wesolve.techcontactPersonal email: tylerherbst@gmail.comcontactPhone: (503) 312-0300managementPattern: raises problems without measurable completion criteria, then moves goalposts when progress is made. Accountability framework created (2026-03-09) to require metric + source of truth + target + deadline for every initiative.managementSent to Evolved training but slow to implement. Framework requires him to enumerate learned practices and commit to implementation dates.connectionCentral to operations-maturity project — owns vCIO readiness, L3 hire, service delivery KPIs, and Evolved implementation.