Manu (Google)
Apr 7, 2026
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Decisions (2)
FIPS 6.18 Option 2 Engineering Kickoff
After Manu at Google did not respond to the relationship reset email sent Sunday, Peter escalated the FIPS proposal to Tissa via Kelly. Tissa authorized CIQ to proceed. Peter then directed Nathan to begin engineering work on Option 2 (faster timing path) while awaiting the Atsec contract. Engineering was held in reserve until external confirmations landed to avoid thrashing.
Google GDC Relationship Reset via CTO Email to Manu
Drafted and sent strategic email directly to Manu at Google Engineering, acknowledging communication disconnect, offering FIPS 6.18 acceleration at certification cost only (~$180k, CIQ absorbs NRE), directing shared git repo setup for co-development transparency, and requesting Google revenue ramp projections. Reviewed draft with Bjorn before sending; forwarded final to Max crediting his input.
Related Patterns (3)
Executive Sponsorship for Strategic Partnerships
Strategic cross-company initiatives and major client partnerships require executive-level accountability to move at the right pace and ensure proper prioritization.
Small Circle for Sensitive Operations
When executing sensitive strategic operations, keep the circle of informed people as small as possible to prevent leaks that could accelerate hostile action or undermine the initiative.
Protect Engineering Capacity
When external demands threaten to overload engineering capacity, protect capacity by either requiring the demand to come with additional resources, or forcing hard prioritization choices upstream.