Call with Ari Crane - May 6, 2025

Key Points

Introduction and Background: Ari shared his background as a former military officer, rare music collector/dealer, and entrepreneur. Also discussed his business partner Sherman who works with Elon Musk's educational programs in Asia.
Business Interests:
- AR Record Sellers - Ari's rare vinyl record business
- Tokenization of rare music collections - potential collaboration opportunity
- "The Fleet" - Ari's previous venture that gamified driving/vehicle maintenance
- Audio Media Grading (AMG) - Partnership for record grading and preservation
Trump City Concept: Extensive discussion about the vision for a manufacturing-focused model city, potentially located between Houston, Dallas, and Austin. Ari suggested Palestine, TX specifically.
Networks and Connections:
- Rogers Healy - Dallas real estate mogul, significant investor, connection to entertainment figures
- Julian Brown - 21-year-old inventor of "Plastiline" technology that converts plastic to fuel
- Sherman - Ari's business partner with schools in China/Korea
Philosophical Alignment: Both expressed similar views on education, spirituality, societal development, and innovation.
Next Steps:
- Planning to arrange meeting with Rogers Healy in Dallas
- Gary considering trip to Dallas in next few days
- Potential future trip to China with Ari and Sherman in June 2025

Ari owns extremely rare records including "the highest grade on the planet" of the first Ska record
Seeking $500,000 in funding to purchase rare records at below-market value
Discussion of tokenizing rare record collections with artist inclusion/profit sharing
Connection to Audio Media Grading and preservation techniques including NFT minting

Gary's vision for elite sports-focused schools with celebrity athlete involvement
Connection opportunity with GOAT Fuel energy drink and associated athletes
Sherman's experience building sports schools internationally
Model of two hours academic instruction followed by specialized sports training