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Tech Futures Group

Are the TFG advisors paid by TFG or do they offer their time pro bono?

Answered 1 year ago

TFG pays every advisor for the time they spend advising TFG clients.

All of TFG’s advisors are contractors, not employees. TFG “buys” a certain number of hours per month of TFG advisors’ time at a set rate. We buy a maximum of roughly one week per month of TFG advisors’ time.

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  • How is TFG different from an accelerator?
  • What is the difference between a “consultant” and an “advisor”?
  • How do TFG advisors maintain their relevancy in their area of expertise?
  • What is an EIR (Entrepreneur in Residence)?
  • Are the TFG advisors paid by TFG or do they offer their time pro bono?
  • How is TFG assessed? What are TFG’s goals?
  • What is TFG’s charter?
  • What technologies does TFG support?
  • What is TFG’s service area?
  • Does my company qualify as a “technology company” for TFG?
  • Who is eligible to be a TFG client?
  • Does TFG offer courses or a programmatic element?
  • Does TFG offer technical assistance?
  • What services does TFG offer?
  • What is Tech Futures Group (TFG)?
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  • About Us

    Helping Entrepreneurs Realize Dreams

    Our Program

    • About Us
    • SBDC for All
    • Affiliates

    Our People

    • Our Team
    • Client Successes
    • Our Partners
    • Careers

    Stay Informed

    • Newsletter
    • Updates
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    • View our Services

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    Sonoma SBDC
    50 Old Courthouse Square, Suite 110
    Santa Rosa, CA 95404
    (707) 595-0060

    Contact Us
    • Facebook
    • LinkedIn
    • Instagram
  • Advising

    Confidential, No-Cost Business Advising

    1:1 Advising

    • Expert Advising
    • Get Funded

    Specialties

    • Restaurants
    • Technology
    • Int’l Trade
    • Get an Advisor

    Contact Us

    Sonoma SBDC
    50 Old Courthouse Square, Suite 110
    Santa Rosa, CA 95404
    (707) 595-0060

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