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Thank you Patrick. At present I run a niche email marketing company. It can be rather isolating and my social circle or friends find it challenging to offer support/insight/help.

Reading blog posts (and comments on HN) from open, insightful, and yes inspirational people such as yourself has been great. I've often thought how wonderful it would be to meet or otherwise meaningfully communicate with those I respect and admire - and have made an effort in the last year to get out to Meetups (such as the Hacker News one in London last week). I've considered setting up my own sort of 'pay it forward' network; generally it's easier to provide meaningful insight or analysis into others issues, than it is to move forward on ones own.

I just wanted to let you know that your offer is greatly appreciated. I sincerely look forward to speaking or meeting with you.