Todd met Olivia Sage, a wealthy philanthropist known for her support of various social and educational causes. The exact circumstances of their meeting remain unknown, but Sage saw potential in Todd's aviation project.

Olivia Sage provided substantial financial backing for the construction of Todd's biplane. This support was crucial in enabling Todd to realize her vision, funding materials, labor, and other necessary resources. It is also plausible that this support was necessary as Todd struggled with her personal finances.

The extent to which Todd and Sage maintained a relationship after Todd's departure from aviation is not well-documented. It's possible they remained in contact, given the close collaboration during the biplane project. Sage also may have provided further financial support or helped her with other career paths.