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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

A little clarity.
A better start.

What the free community pilot is for, how to register interest and what is available today.

A little clarity goes a long way.

ERN / FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Who is the pilot for?

Adult founders, alumni and mentors interested in practical feedback and business help. College connections are a starting point; people without one can also express interest.

Does it cost anything to participate?

No. The community pilot is free, with no membership fee, subscription or equity requirement.

Do I need an existing business?

No. You can start with an early idea, a project in progress or a focused business question. Keep your introduction high-level.

How do I register interest?

Use the Register interest page to email the operator. Online application intake is closed for real submissions while the workflow is tested. Saving a private profile alone does not notify the operator or register interest.

Can I browse or message members here?

Not yet. There is no live member directory, matching or in-site messaging. Saved profiles stay private to the signed-in account. The site does not promise a match, mentor or introduction.

Is ERN affiliated with my college?

No university affiliation or partnership is implied. College information is self-reported and is not verified through a college sign-in.

Why ERN?

The name reflects a longer-term ambition to explore venture and equity models. This first pilot is a free community with no equity requirement. No investment offerings, funding commitments, payments or ownership rights are available here; any future activity would require separate decisions and legal review.

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Funding and ownership.

No real contributions or investments are accepted. The planned contribution fee is 5%, with other charges and final financial terms under review. Equity investing is unavailable and would require a separate legal structure and appropriate registered intermediary. No business success or school endorsement is promised.

Read how funding could work, including ownership and proposed exits