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Todd Topp

Background​

  • Billionaire investor with significant interest in education and medical research
  • Connected to medical research company operations in Reno, Nevada
  • Has European business interests/travels
  • Described by Lael Alexander as someone who "wants to put money into education and us"
  • Connected through Stephen Hawking's network - Stephen Hawking spoke to friends about Lael Alexander, and Todd was one of those who heard about Lael

Business Interests & Capabilities​

  • Medical research company operations (Reno facility mentioned)
  • Significant capital deployment capabilities
  • Interest in educational initiatives and funding
  • International business operations (Europe mentioned)

Potential Collaboration Areas​

  • Educational funding and development
  • Medical research partnerships
  • Large-scale project funding
  • Strategic advisory and networking

Connection to Network​

  • Lael Alexander: Primary connection point, Todd specifically interested in Lael's work
  • Stephen Hawking Network: Introduced through Hawking's professional circle
  • Gary Sheng: Connected through Lael during June 18, 2025 conversation

Interactions​

  • 2025-06-18: First direct contact with Gary Sheng via phone call arranged by Lael Alexander. Expressed serious interest in educational projects and mentioned having "an island" available. Discussed potential meeting arrangements and faith-based alignment. Gary emphasized the urgency and importance of their educational mission, positioning it as building "Noah's Ark" for the next generation.

Key Quotes from June 18, 2025​

  • Lael: "When Stephen Hawking had a conversation with me, he spoke to a lot of his friends about who I was. This is one of those guys that heard who I was. He's a billionaire as well. He wants to put money into education and us"
  • "Mr. Topp wants to give you an island" (Lael to Gary)

Strategic Significance​

  • Represents high-level funding opportunity for educational initiatives
  • Connection to prestigious scientific/academic networks through Hawking association
  • Potential for large-scale project development and international expansion
  • Geographic proximity to other Orange County development opportunities

Notes​

  • Based in South Orange County, convenient for Gary's planned Orange County visits
  • Serious interest in faith-based educational initiatives
  • Represents significant funding potential for Alexander School and related projects