VENTURE ALLIANCE MEMBER AGREEMENT

Tier: Member


Purpose: To participate in ecosystem storytelling, events, and visibility-building while developing readiness for deeper collaboration.


Audience: Entrepreneurs, professionals, students, innovators, and ecosystem allies seeking to grow within the Venture Alliance network.

Overview

The Member tier is ideal for individuals who want to actively participate in the Alliance without yet committing to full contributor responsibilities. This level fosters visibility, ecosystem engagement, and alignment around shared values.

Terms & Conditions

1. Participation & Visibility

  • Members receive access to private events, curated opportunities, and member-only communications.

  • You will maintain an active digital profile within the Alliance CRM or network dashboard.

  • You are invited (but not required) to share opportunities, insights, or updates through Alliance channels.

2. Expectations & Commitments

  • Attend at least one member event, gathering, or digital forum per quarter.

  • Respond to periodic engagement prompts (e.g., member surveys, calls for feedback, open collaborations).

  • Support respectful dialogue and alignment with Alliance community guidelines.

  • While no financial contribution is required, Members are expected to bring forward opportunities or signal interest in deeper engagement.

3. Content & Storytelling

  • Members may be invited to share thought leadership, blog posts, event insights, or project reflections.

  • Co-branding may be offered based on alignment, subject to editorial discretion.

4. Advancement Pathway

  • Members may upgrade to Contributor status at any time.

  • Members will receive early access to open contributor roles, pilot invitations, or facilitation programs.

5. Liability & Representation

  • Members do not speak on behalf of the Venture Alliance unless expressly authorized.

  • Membership does not guarantee access to paid roles or decision-making processes.

Shared Alignment

As a Member, you are encouraged to align with at least one of the following guiding principles:

  • Virginia-first innovation strategy

  • Decentralized and ethical approaches to technology

  • Future of work and workforce equity

  • AI readiness and education

  • Regenerative business models

  • Regional capital and talent development

What You Get as a Member

  • Curated access to programs, partner events, and learning cohorts

  • Visibility in the Alliance directory (opt-in)

  • Storytelling and media collaboration opportunities

  • First-look access to pilot openings or contributor invitations

  • Ongoing updates on strategic ecosystem developments

Agreement Confirmation

By joining as a Member, you acknowledge the above expectations and agree to participate as a values-aligned member of the Venture Alliance network.

→ This agreement is not a legal contract and does not require financial contribution. It is a community participation agreement based on trust, visibility, and shared growth.