EPISODE 11
the cash
From: Carter Grant [cgrant@betterearth.co]
To: Harlan Drex [harlan@ethacle.io]
Subject: Re: PR fallout + ARMIS procurement
sent Tue 05/20/2025 09:04 EDT
To: Harlan Drex [harlan@ethacle.io]
Subject: Re: PR fallout + ARMIS procurement
sent Tue 05/20/2025 09:04 EDT
Harlan,
Shareholder lines flooded overnight. Our Wynwood exposure and that “Wild Whimsy” sideshow are compounding. Contain the chatter before it hits Q2 guidance.
Your update on Khanna?
—CG
Shareholder lines flooded overnight. Our Wynwood exposure and that “Wild Whimsy” sideshow are compounding. Contain the chatter before it hits Q2 guidance.
Your update on Khanna?
—CG
Carter Grant | Chief Executive Officer | BetterEarth Holdings
“Fortune favors the architect.”
“Fortune favors the architect.”
From: Harlan Drex [harlan@ethacle.io]
To: Carter Grant [cgrant@betterearth.co]
Subject: Re: Re: PR fallout + ARMIS procurement
sent Tue 05/20/2025 09:27 EDT
To: Carter Grant [cgrant@betterearth.co]
Subject: Re: Re: PR fallout + ARMIS procurement
sent Tue 05/20/2025 09:27 EDT
Yo CG!
Press is hysterical, but I’ve got influencers spinning the narrative. “Art‑bro meets eco‑innovation,” that lane.
Khanna Logic just fired over his counter (fw below). The dude wants $40 mil plus a perpetual 4 % unit royalty. Mans acting like his little silicon snowflake is the messiah of processors or whatever.
So Option A (buy) is DOA. Option B (joint venture) = slower than my second Lambo. We might need “door #3,” if you smell what I'm cookin.
Also, picked up this Rob Boss canvas for my home theater (see attached). Dude captured dominance over adversity perfectly, total flex. Thinking we invite him to the Beverly event. Fresh blood, vibey murals for the tennis court. Might be dope. Thoughts?
lmk, my guy
--Drex
Attachment (1): Rob_Boss_They_Set_The_Sky_on_Fire.jpg
Attachment (2): FW: Khanna Logic - Counteroffer.pdf
Press is hysterical, but I’ve got influencers spinning the narrative. “Art‑bro meets eco‑innovation,” that lane.
Khanna Logic just fired over his counter (fw below). The dude wants $40 mil plus a perpetual 4 % unit royalty. Mans acting like his little silicon snowflake is the messiah of processors or whatever.
So Option A (buy) is DOA. Option B (joint venture) = slower than my second Lambo. We might need “door #3,” if you smell what I'm cookin.
Also, picked up this Rob Boss canvas for my home theater (see attached). Dude captured dominance over adversity perfectly, total flex. Thinking we invite him to the Beverly event. Fresh blood, vibey murals for the tennis court. Might be dope. Thoughts?
lmk, my guy
--Drex
Attachment (1): Rob_Boss_They_Set_The_Sky_on_Fire.jpg
Attachment (2): FW: Khanna Logic - Counteroffer.pdf
Harlan Drex | CEO, Ethacle Robotics (a division of BetterEarth Holdings)
“The best way to predict the future is to invent it.” -Alan Kay
“The best way to predict the future is to invent it.” -Alan Kay
From: Zubair Khanna [khannalogic@gmail.com]
To: Harlan Drex [harlan@ethacle.io]
Subject: Khanna Logic - Counteroffer
sent Mon 05/19/2025 18:32 EDT
To: Harlan Drex [harlan@ethacle.io]
Subject: Khanna Logic - Counteroffer
sent Mon 05/19/2025 18:32 EDT
Forwarded message follows:
> Dear Mr. Drex,
>
> Thank you for your continued interest in the proprietary processor array developed by Khanna Logic LLC. I’ve reviewed your team's initial proposal and appreciate the opportunity to explore potential terms for a full acquisition of the patent.
>
> After careful consideration, I am prepared to offer the following counterterms:
>
> I remain open to further discussion and would be glad to coordinate with legal and technical teams to ensure the details are clearly defined should you wish to proceed.
>
> Best regards,
> Dear Mr. Drex,
>
> Thank you for your continued interest in the proprietary processor array developed by Khanna Logic LLC. I’ve reviewed your team's initial proposal and appreciate the opportunity to explore potential terms for a full acquisition of the patent.
>
> After careful consideration, I am prepared to offer the following counterterms:
- One-time flat acquisition fee of $40 million USD, granting Ethacle Robotics exclusive rights to the existing patent and any directly associated supporting documentation or implementation notes.
- Ongoing royalty of 4% per unit on all devices, products, or technologies utilizing the processor array, either in original or modified form.
>
> I remain open to further discussion and would be glad to coordinate with legal and technical teams to ensure the details are clearly defined should you wish to proceed.
>
> Best regards,
ZUBAIR KHANNA | Khanna Logic, LLC
From: Carter Grant [cgrant@betterearth.co]
To: Harlan Drex [harlan@ethacle.io]
Subject: Re: Re: Re: PR fallout + ARMIS procurement
sent Tue 05/20/2025 10:38 EDT
To: Harlan Drex [harlan@ethacle.io]
Subject: Re: Re: Re: PR fallout + ARMIS procurement
sent Tue 05/20/2025 10:38 EDT
Price creep was predictable; royalties are unacceptable. ARMIS margins won’t tolerate a permanent siphon.
Door #3: let's iron out the details off‑line. In writing: we require further leverage. Invite Khanna to the party, ensure he enjoys himself. Record everything.
On this Rob Boss: be cautious. Artists feed on spectacle; our soirées supply more than enough. Confirm NDAs. And stop flashing assets. The poor despise pageantry.
I’m liquidating Pacific Northwest Reforestation Initiative, that cost center masquerading as philanthropy. That frees $70 M for ARMIS runway. Keep eyes on Khanna until leverage secured.
—CG
Door #3: let's iron out the details off‑line. In writing: we require further leverage. Invite Khanna to the party, ensure he enjoys himself. Record everything.
On this Rob Boss: be cautious. Artists feed on spectacle; our soirées supply more than enough. Confirm NDAs. And stop flashing assets. The poor despise pageantry.
I’m liquidating Pacific Northwest Reforestation Initiative, that cost center masquerading as philanthropy. That frees $70 M for ARMIS runway. Keep eyes on Khanna until leverage secured.
—CG
Carter Grant | Chief Executive Officer | BetterEarth Holdings
“Fortune favors the architect.”
“Fortune favors the architect.”
From: Harlan Drex [harlan@ethacle.io]
To: Carter Grant [cgrant@betterearth.co]
Subject: Re: Re: PR fallout + ARMIS procurement
sent Tue 05/20/2025 11:18 EDT
To: Carter Grant [cgrant@betterearth.co]
Subject: Re: Re: PR fallout + ARMIS procurement
sent Tue 05/20/2025 11:18 EDT
Copy that, big boss.
I’ll roll out my “VIP care package”: private jet, Chalet suite, champagne, hidden camera. Man won’t know what hit him.
As for Rob, I’ll slide an NDA so fat he won't know what hit him. And hey, those tree‑planters were a write‑off anyway. Planting pines ain’t exactly stellar ROI, amirite? 😂🌲
Cash is king, baby!
--Drex
I’ll roll out my “VIP care package”: private jet, Chalet suite, champagne, hidden camera. Man won’t know what hit him.
As for Rob, I’ll slide an NDA so fat he won't know what hit him. And hey, those tree‑planters were a write‑off anyway. Planting pines ain’t exactly stellar ROI, amirite? 😂🌲
Cash is king, baby!
--Drex
Harlan Drex | CEO, Ethacle Robotics (a division of BetterEarth Holdings)
“The best way to predict the future is to invent it.” -Alan Kay
“The best way to predict the future is to invent it.” -Alan Kay
This article is a work of fiction and satire, created for storytelling purposes within the Rob Boss universe. Any resemblance to actual events, persons, or organizations is purely coincidental. No real-world actions, individuals, or companies are depicted.