Relationship Files

This directory contains detailed profiles of people in Gary's network. These files serve as a comprehensive CRM system, tracking personal backgrounds, professional activities, interaction history, and potential collaboration opportunities.

Archived relationship files (inactive or less relevant contacts) are stored in the /archive subdirectory.

File Naming Convention

Relationship files should be named using the following pattern: [first-name]-[last-name].md

For example:

melissa-turner.md
david-kobrosky.md
kamal-ravikant.md

For families or groups, use:

bruce-family.md
vudumu-family.md

Ideal Relationship File Template

Important: The frontmatter section (the YAML block between the triple dashes ---) is critical for data processing and must always include the following fields with current, accurate information:

title (Full Name)

date_added (Date this file was created)

relationship_type (One or more standardized categories—see below)

current_location (Geographic location, e.g. City, State/Country)

last_interaction_date (Most recent contact or update)

aliases (Array of nicknames, handles, or alternative names—can be empty)

relevant_to (Array of project IDs this person is relevant to—can be empty)

Every relationship file MUST include all these fields in its frontmatter.

Available project IDs for relevant_to:

applied-ai-society
christofuture-foundation
christofuture-prep
daily-spirit

For AI agents: To understand each project's mission and evaluate relevance, read the strategy docs at: ../command-center/projects/{project-id}/strategy.md

Relevance criteria:

daily-spirit: Christian media/content creators, faith community, potential audience, collaborators for Christian content ministry

applied-ai-society: AI/tech professionals, engineers, business owners needing AI, Austin tech community connections

christofuture-foundation: High-influence Christians, potential donors, kingdom builders, executives, politicians

christofuture-prep: Education professionals, San Antonio connections, potential donors for K-8 school, church leaders, parents

---
title: "Full Name"
date_added: "YYYY-MM-DD"
relationship_type: ["Category1", "Category2"]
current_location: "City, State/Country"
last_interaction_date: "YYYY-MM-DD"
aliases: ["Nickname", "Alternative Name"]
relevant_to: ["project-id-1", "project-id-2"]
---

# Full Name

## Basic Info
- **Location**: Current city/state
- **Role/Occupation**: Current professional role
- **Contact**: Email, phone (if appropriate)
- **Met**: How/where you first connected
- **Relationship Status**: Personal details if relevant

## Professional Background
- Current role and responsibilities
- Previous positions and experience
- Key expertise areas
- Notable achievements or projects
- Company/organization affiliations

## Personal Background
- Family information (if relevant)
- Educational background
- Personal interests and hobbies
- Values and philosophy
- Key personality traits

## Key Projects & Interests
- Current initiatives they're working on
- Areas of passion or focus
- Business ventures or side projects
- Causes they support

## Transcripts

Index of conversations with this person, referencing transcript files by ID:

| Transcript ID | Date | Summary |
|----|------|---------|
| `YYYY-MM-DD-person-topic` | YYYY-MM-DD | One-line summary of key topics and insights |

### Other Interactions (no transcript)
- **YYYY-MM-DD**: Brief notes for interactions without full transcripts

## Strategic Value & Collaboration Areas
- How they could be valuable to your goals
- Potential collaboration opportunities
- Their network and connections
- Skills or resources they bring
- Areas where you could help them

## Connections & Network
- Key people they're connected to
- Mutual connections
- People they've introduced you to
- Strategic relationships in their network

## Notes & Observations
- Personality insights
- Communication preferences
- Decision-making style
- Values alignment
- Reliability and trust level
- Any red flags or concerns

## Potential Collaboration Areas
- Specific ways to work together
- Introduction opportunities
- Resource sharing possibilities
- Event or project participation
- Advisory or mentorship roles

## Key Quotes & Insights
[Optional section for particularly important or memorable statements]
- "[Exact quote that captures essential insight]"
- "[Another significant statement]"

## Background & Philosophy
[For people with significant influence on your thinking]
- Core beliefs and worldview
- Influential experiences
- Teaching or mentorship style
- Spiritual or philosophical perspectives

## Future Plans
- Their stated goals and aspirations
- Upcoming projects or initiatives
- Areas of growth or change
- Timeline for major decisions

## Recent Developments
[Keep this section updated with latest information]
- Recent changes in role or location
- New projects or initiatives
- Personal updates
- Shifting priorities or focus

Relationship Categories

Frontmatter Fields

The relationship_type field is an array that can contain multiple categories. In addition, the following fields are required in the frontmatter of every file:

current_location
last_interaction_date
aliases
date_added
relevant_to

Standardized categories:

"Friend" - Personal friends and close relationships
"Professional Contact" - Business connections and colleagues
"Mentor/Advisor" - People who provide guidance
"Collaborator" - Active project partners
"Ministry/Faith Community" - Church and spiritual connections
"Family" - Family members and relatives
"Entrepreneur/Founder" - Business leaders and startup founders
"Investor/VC" - Financial and investment contacts
"Technology Professional" - Engineers, developers, tech leaders
"Academic/Researcher" - Professors, researchers, intellectuals
"Government/Policy" - Political and policy connections
"Media/Content Creator" - Journalists, influencers, content makers
"Student/Mentee" - People you're mentoring or teaching
"Following" - People I follow online but don't know personally
"Self" - Self-reference for the document owner

Key Sections to Always Include

Basic Info - Essential contact and background
Professional Background - Career and expertise
Transcripts - Indexed references to transcript files (see below)
Strategic Value - How the relationship benefits both parties
Notes & Observations - Personal insights and communication style

Optional Sections (Use When Relevant)

Personal Background - For deeper personal relationships
Key Projects & Interests - For active collaborators
Connections & Network - For well-connected individuals
Background & Philosophy - For mentors or thought leaders
Recent Developments - For evolving relationships

Content Guidelines

Writing Style

Be specific and concrete rather than vague
Include direct quotes when they capture important insights
Focus on actionable information for future interactions
Balance professional and personal details appropriately
Update regularly as relationships evolve

Information to Capture

Relationship dynamics - How you relate and communicate
Mutual value - What you each bring to the relationship
Communication preferences - How they like to be contacted
Decision-making style - How they approach choices and commitments
Values alignment - Shared beliefs and priorities
Network overlap - Mutual connections and introductions
Follow-up needs - Pending conversations or commitments

Privacy Considerations

These files contain sensitive personal and professional information. They should be treated as confidential documentation of private relationships and interactions.

Transcript Cross-Referencing

Relationship files link to transcripts via the id field in transcript frontmatter:

## Transcripts

| Transcript ID | Date | Summary |
|----|------|---------|
| `2025-12-17-mike-ajouz-truth-platform` | 2025-12-17 | Zero-trust truth platform vision, prediction markets, Vasu Fellowship proposal |
| `2025-09-09-mike-ajouz-strategic-philosophy` | 2025-09-09 | Deep theological discussion on NDE research, justice frameworks, cultural warfare |

This enables agents to:

Read a person's relationship file
Scan transcript summaries to find relevant conversations
Fetch full transcripts by ID when deeper context is needed

Maintenance

Regular Updates

Add new interactions within 24-48 hours
Update "last_interaction_date" in frontmatter
Add new transcripts to the Transcripts table with summary
Revise "Recent Developments" section quarterly
Archive or remove stale information annually

Quality Standards

Verify accuracy of contact information
Remove outdated professional details
Ensure consistent formatting and structure
Cross-reference with other relationship files for accuracy

File Naming Convention​

Ideal Relationship File Template​

Relationship Categories​

Frontmatter Fields​

Key Sections to Always Include​

Optional Sections (Use When Relevant)​

Content Guidelines​

Writing Style​

Information to Capture​

Privacy Considerations​

Transcript Cross-Referencing​

Maintenance​

Regular Updates​

Quality Standards​