Confidential Memo

To: Cole, CEO, The Flyover

Flyover Executive Committee

From: Guy Short, Founder

Date: November 7, 2025

Subject: Our Sprint to 2,000 Investors – Where Truth Takes Flight and Readers Take Ownership

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This memo provides an update on three key fronts:

First: our current standing with investors and progress toward 2,000 owners.
Second: the measurable impact of early investor capital on growth and revenue.
Third: the messaging that will carry us through the final stretch of this round and beyond.

But before that: Congratulations and welcome back from paternity leave! The flood of well-wishes from our readers was heartening and a reminder of how personal our brand has become. People aren’t just reading The Flyover — they’re rooting for it and for the people behind it.

Investor Momentum

Early investor results:

• 1,700 investors have joined The Flyover family
• Average investment: $1,522
• Total raised to date: $2.58 million
• 300 investors to go before reaching our 2,000-investor milestone
• Projected total at 2,000 investors: ~$3.04 million
• Ultimate goal for this round: $5 million

These results place us firmly among the top 1% of all media startups, showing the credibility we’ve built with our audience and the resonance of our message.

Every ad sold, every story crafted, every reader gained — it all contributing to this momentum. The foundation is working, and the energy is unmistakable.

What Early Investors Have Made Possible

When we opened the opportunity for readers to become owners, The Flyover had 2.5 million readers. Today, thanks to those early believers, we’ve reached 3.4 million readers.

In October, we achieved:

• All-time high monthly revenue, up 16% month-over-month.
• Record gross profit, up 18% month-over-month.
• Podcast revenue increased by 129% — now nearing 400,000 monthly views and listens.

And state by state, the growth story speaks for itself:

• Texas is closing in on 500,000 readers.
• Florida is up 32% since our crowdfunding began.
• Arizona grew 40% this month alone.
• Colorado surpassed 100,000 readers, up nearly 40%.
• Ohio nearly doubled — from 28,000 to over 50,000 readers since October 1.
• Across all Flyover editions, that’s 400,000 new readers added in the last 30 days.

Every one of these milestones is the direct result of our earliest supporters. Their investments are already fueling measurable impact — in reach, revenue, and brand visibility. Let’s make sure we communicate this clearly and consistently to our current and potential investors.

Messaging as We Sprint to 2,000 Investors

1. Proof of Concept
   Reaching 2,000 investors isn’t just a milestone — it’s proof of concept. It demonstrates that The Flyover’s model is working: a profitable, scalable media brand driven by trust, not trends. Success attracts success — and this milestone will motivate more investors to join our mission.
2. Unbiased News that Wins on Merit
   The Flyover offers free, fact-first news to millions — and does so at a profit. That’s extremely rare in modern media. While others chase celebrity bylines and emotional spin, we’re proving that facts, context, and credibility can sustain a thriving business. Few startups can say that — and even fewer can show the numbers.
3. A Movement, Not a Media Company
   The Flyover isn’t just a newsroom — it’s a movement. We are “where truth takes flight and readers take ownership.” We’re building common sense news for common sense Americans, offering an antidote to a broken media landscape. Legacy outlets have doubled down on their failures — chasing outrage, serving echo chambers, and blurring reporting with opinion. We’re doing the opposite: restoring facts, clarity, and trust. The Flyover gives millions of Americans a one-stop source for unbiased, agenda-free journalism.

Closing Thoughts

As we enter the final sprint toward 2,000 investors, I’m deeply grateful — and mindful of what’s ahead.

We’ve come this far because of the faith of our early believers — readers who became owners, and owners who became advocates. But the road ahead still demands focus, communication, and courage.

We’re building something that doesn’t just report on America — it reflects it. Honest. Grounded. Independent. Driven by common sense. Let’s keep that spirit front and center as we cross the next milestone together.

The Flyover’s success won’t come from a marketing gimmick or a viral trend. It will come from staying true to who we are and the readers who believe in what we stand for.

We’re close — 300 investors away — from another defining moment in this journey.

Let’s finish strong.
— Guy