Advising

Help us grow local businesses.

Mentor Bay Area entrepreneurs to build an economy that works for all.

Become an advisor

Use your expertise where it creates real impact.

Scaling local business strengthens communities, increases economic resilience, and keeps value circulating where it is generated. This kind of growth builds shared prosperity and an economy that works for all. Our investing practice creates pathways for businesses to grow through active partnership, flexible capital, and personalized advising. That’s where you come in.

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Advising opportunities

How you can help

We match our entrepreneurs with industry professionals who are looking to have real, tangible impact on the local business community here in the Bay Area. We know that not all advisors have the same availability or interests, and not all entrepreneurs have the same advising needs – so we offer 3 distinct ways that you can engage as an Advisor with ICA Fund.

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On-Demand Advising

Provide rapid, high-impact support to help entrepreneurs tackle specific and well-defined challenges.

1-to-Many Group Facilitation

Lead learning clinics or group sessions that deliver tactical insights and foster peer-to-peer learning.

Strategic Portfolio Advising

Build a deep, lasting relationship with a portfolio company to guide long-term strategy and accountability.

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experience and fit

Who we’re looking for

If you are a successful business owner, executive, or industry expert who is interested in providing mentorship, education, and resources to growing ICA companies, we'd love to have you on the ICA advisor team.

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