NASHVILLE ENTREPRENEUR CENTER
PROGRAM EXPERT CODE OF CONDUCT

Program Experts Will: 

• Agree to a background check, if requested.
• Attend training and complete shadowing requirements.
• Deliver required EC documentation of each one-on-one advisory 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 expert's own company.
• Prepare in advance for the mentor meeting.
• Provide 48 hour notice of cancellation of meetings.
• Serve as matchmakers for other mentors, experts, investors and partners/customers.
• Teach, guide, advise and assign helpful homework.
• Volunteer time (time commitment varies by program).

Programmatic Experts will not:

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