Get Involved

Become a Portfolio Advisor

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Inner City Advisors seeks entrepreneurs and business executives that are interested in strengthening ICA portfolio companies through advice, education and resources.

ICA seeks advisors that demonstrate the three C’s of high caliber advising: Competence, Commitment and Compassion:

  • Minimum of 10 years of experience in area of expertise
  • Provide high caliber advice that: adds value, is actionable, delivered efficiently, rooted in experience, strategic and results oriented
  • Ability to make assessments and provide and tactical solutions when needed
  • Provide 3 references who can speak on behalf entrepreneurial or business management qualifications and success
  • Available to work approximately 2-5 hours/month over 12 months
  • Prepared to “roll up sleeves” and help guide the entrepreneur to succeed
  • Empathetic towards the needs of the entrepreneur
  • Sensitive to level of understanding of the entrepreneur and able to effectively communicate to various levels of business acumen

ICA Portfolio Advisor Due-Diligence Process

Step 1:

Complete Advisor application submit with resume to ICA for review

Step 2:

ICA staff will schedule to meet and determine mutual fit

Step 3:

Complete New Advisor On-Boarding & Agreement

Other Ways to Get Involved

We offer a number of roles to get involved with ICA based on one’s qualifications and time commitment. Below are a list of activities and roles where one can participate:

Portfolio Advisor

Portfolio Advisors work with ICA Portfolio Companies on a regular basis throughout the year to meet the goals of the company’s workplan.  Portfolio Advisors act as key advisors to the Portfolio Company during the length of their engagement and offer high caliber advice to promote the growth of the business.

Professional Service Provider

Professional Service Providers (PSP) offer value-add services at a substantially reduced rate to ICA Portfolio Companies when the need is beyond the scope of what ICA Portfolio Advisors can provide.  PSP’s often work in real-estate, accounting, legal transactions, IT, tax incentives, and accessing capital.

Presenter for Executive Education Workshops

Educational presenters present at the educational forums hosted by Inner City Advisors on various business topics. Presenters will be seasoned business owners or experts in their field. Presentations offer tangible skill for business owners to improve their business in a particular area.

Advisor to non-profit, Inner City Advisors

Work with ICA staff to help advise the non-profit in your area of expertise.  As we improve as a non-profit, we are better able to assist our Portfolio Companies