Hi K***r, I’m J***e, HR Recruiter at V***g. I came across your profile and was impressed by your leadership as CEO at C***t, your project management work with Fresno’s transportation team, and your community engagement through B***o. We’re currently looking for a Chief Strategy and Growth Officer to shape growth strategies for small and medium-sized clients, lead cross-functional teams, and build thought leadership in the region. Would you be interested in a brief conversation to explore this opportunity?

Hi K***r , thanks for your quick reply and enthusiasm! I’d love to dive deeper into the Chief Strategy and Growth Officer role and hear more about your experience building C***t and B***o. Here’s a brief overview of what we’d cover on our call: • Strategic Leadership , You’ll develop and drive growth strategies for our small and mid-sized clients, aligning their goals with market opportunities. • Cross-Functional Execution , You’ll lead teams across consulting, project management, and community engagement to ensure initiatives hit on time and on budget. • Executive Advisement , Drawing on your CEO background, you’ll coach business owners and translate complex challenges into clear action plans. • Infrastructure & Public Sector , You’ll oversee public-private projects, optimizing schedules, budgets, and stakeholder communications. • Thought Leadership , You’ll have the chance to create podcasts, workshops, and content that elevate both our clients and V***t’s brand in the region. Why V***t? We’re a collaborative mid-sized firm that invests in your growth,competitive salary, performance bonus, equity opportunities, plus ongoing professional development resources. You’ll be part of the executive team with a clear path to further leadership roles. Would either of these work for a 30-minute chat? • Tuesday, May 14th at 3:00 PM PST • Thursday, May 16th at 10:00 AM PST If neither fits, let me know your availability and I’ll do my best to accommodate. Looking forward to our conversation!

Hi K***r, Happy to share a ballpark: for this Chief Strategy and Growth Officer role, our base salary range is typically $150K,$180K annually, with a target performance bonus of 20,25% and meaningful equity participation. As for flexibility, we operate a hybrid model,most of our leadership team is remote 2,3 days per week, with on-site days reserved for key team meetings, client workshops, and community events. We’re very open to tailoring the schedule to fit your needs, especially given your experience and travel commitments. Let me know if that aligns, and if so, I can lock in one of these slots for our 30-minute chat: • Tuesday, May 14th at 3:00 PM PST • Thursday, May 16th at 10:00 AM PST If those times don’t work, just send over a couple alternatives. Looking forward to diving in! Best, J***e

Hi K***r, Great question on equity,happy to clarify. For the Chief Strategy & Growth Officer role, we offer a meaningful equity grant as part of your total compensation package. Here’s the typical structure: • Grant Size: Targeted to align with our executive team, representing a low single-digit percentage of company equity. We’ll confirm the exact amount when we extend an offer. • Vesting Schedule: Four-year vesting with a one-year cliff (25% vests at the 12-month mark), then monthly vesting over the remaining three years. • Performance Accelerators: We include periodic refreshers tied to individual and company performance metrics, so there’s upside for hitting key growth milestones. We believe this structure rewards long-term commitment and allows you to share directly in the firm’s success,especially as you help drive our strategic growth initiatives. Thanks for confirming Thursday, May 16th at 10:00 AM PST. I’ll send a calendar invite shortly. Looking forward to diving deeper into how your background at C***t and B***o can shape our next chapter. Best regards, J***e HR Recruiter, V***g

Hi K***r, Great question. V***t is a privately held firm, so we don’t publicly publish our valuation,but our most recent internal assessment valued the company in the mid- to high-single-digit millions. We currently have a 10 million-share pool, so a 1% equity grant equates to roughly 100,000 shares (2% would be about 200,000 shares, etc.). I’ll provide the exact numbers in your formal offer package, but I hope that ballpark helps. Looking forward to our discussion on Thursday at 10 AM PST! Best, J***e