NASHVILLE ENTREPRENEUR CENTER
MENTOR CODE OF CONDUCT

MENTORS WILL:

• Agree to a background check, if requested.
• Attend training and complete shadowing requirements. 
• Deliver required EC documentation of each Mentor meeting.
• Execute the EC's mutual Non-Disclosure Agreement.
• Listen actively, build trust and give honest feedback. 
• Make the entrepreneur aware of any potential conflicts of interest involving the Mentor's own company. 
• Prepare in advance for the Mentor meeting.
• Provide 48 hour notice of cancellation of mentor meetings.
• Serve as matchmakers for other Mentors, Service Providers, investors and partners/customers. 
• Teach, guide, advise and assign helpful homework. 
• Volunteer time (4 hours per month).

MENTORS WILL NOT:

• Do the work for the entrepreneur. 
• Pressure the entrepreneur to hire the Mentor as a paid consultant, advisor or employee. 
• Violate the confidentiality requirements of EC Mentorship. 
• Establish a valuation for the company. 
• Withhold pertinent background information or act in secret.