BRAIN
TRUSTTM ANGEL NETWORK
CANDIDATE AGREEMENT
Having reviewed CapitalLinkUSA’s
Brain Trust™ Angel Network (the “Network”) website
www.BrainTrustAngel.com (the “Website”), I am
interested in the self-selection process of the Reverse Resume™
Flow and the prospect of proactively designing my own relationship
with a Company of my choice. Specifically, I am interested
in becoming a member of the Network of experienced professional
managers, executives, and potential investors ready to take advantage
of this unique opportunity (collectively, “Brain Trust Angels”)
to be introduced to growing companies who need my particular talents,
experience, capital and other resources. I represent that
I fit the personal and professional description of Brain Trust
Angels on the Website, and I understand that this agreement (the
“Agreement”) sets forth the terms and conditions for
my prospective membership in the Network, and that by confirming
my acceptance below, I confirm my request to be accepted as a
Brain Trust Angel-member of the Network and my agreement to abide
by all of those terms and conditions if my request is accepted.
I understand that CapitalLinkUSA
is not an employment agency or executive search firm. Instead,
CapitalLinkUSA’s unique Brain Trust Angel Network uses a
proprietary Reverse Resume Flow self-selection process which allows
me and other qualified Angels to proactively identify fast-growth
companies which we believe offer exceptional opportunities to
maximize the value realization from our respective talents, experience
and resources.
I understand that Companies
who have joined the Brain Trust Angel Network and posted their
Corporate Resumes™ on the Website are seeking to identify
and explore introductions to professionals who are interested
in investing their time, talents and resources in the upside of
an entrepreneurial growth strategy. In addition to developing,
fostering and maintaining the Brain Trust Angel Network
and Website, I understand that CapitalLinkUSA will facilitate
introducing me to Companies I identify as outlined below (“Introductions”).
1.
I understand and agree that, following acceptance of my membership,
all Brain Trust Introductions will follow a series of steps, beginning
with my review of the Corporate Resumes of the companies who have
joined the Network as Brain Trust company-members (“Companies”)
and my selection of a Company to which I desire an Introduction.
2.
To initiate an Introduction, I will follow the instructions and
specifications outlined on the Website (and amplified in the Brain
Trust Angel Manual which I will receive upon acceptance of my
membership in the Network) to create my Introduction Letter.
My Introduction Letter will effectively addresses the needs of
the Company I identify and the role I would expect to play in
the implementation of the Company’s growth strategy.
I will email my Introduction Letter to
membership@BrainTrustAngel.com with a subject line of “Introduction
Request”, identifying the Brain Trust Company reference
number and include my curriculum vitae together with the Unique
Ability questionnaire as outlined in the Brain Trust Manual. I
understand that I can expect a response (either suggesting edits
to the letter or an approval that the letter has been forwarded
to the Company) from CapitalLinkUSA, typically within 5 business
days. Companies are requested to respond within
5 business days.
3.
I understand the purpose of the Introduction Letter is to secure
a conference call, facilitated by CapitalLinkUSA, to explore the
Company’s interest in a face-to-face meeting. Before
a permanent relationship is established, a Beta working relationship
(designed in dialogue with Capital Link and consisting potentially
of as little as 1 week or as long as 3 months) may be negotiated
directly between me and the Company to ensure a proper fit. The
Company and I will negotiate whatever form of fees, expenses and/or
compensation, if any, that may be associated with the Brain Trust
Reverse Resume Flow (including travel and related expenses.)
4.
I understand that my membership fee is determined by my selection
of Executive, Director or Partner Level membership as part of
completing my application process, and I agree to pay the fee
associated with the membership level I selected (the “Initiation
Fee”). The Initiation Fee will cover the first 12
months of my membership, and membership at all levels will include:
a)
access to the Corporate Resumes of all Companies;
b)
a copy of the Brain Trust Angel™ Network Manual mentioned
above, which amplifies the website description of the Reverse
Resume™ Flow self-selection process including Introduction
Letter specifications and process, Beta purpose and design, and
permanent relationship structure insights;
c)
live facilitation by CapitalLinkUSA of an introductory conference
call with selected Companies. (I understand that I determined
the number of these introductory conference calls to which I will
be entitled when I selected my membership level). CapitalLinkUSA’s
approach is to assist me in communicating the core value
of the potential relationship, shared vision and goals I identify
and thereby maximize reciprocal interest in a face-to-face meeting;
and
d) personalized
coaching (at the level of involvement and time commitment I select)
throughout the Reverse Resume Flow, including a specified number
of Introductions commensurate with the level of membership and
Initiation Fee I select below.
5. I understand that,
pursuant to separate agreements between CapitalLinkUSA and each
member Company, CapitalLinkUSA will earn and be paid fees by each
Company with whom I establish a relationship, whether it is an
employment, consulting, investment, participation or other relationship.
Therefore, if I negotiate or begin any relationship with
any Company to whom I have been introduced through my Network
membership, I agree to immediately notify CapitalLinkUSA and provide
CapitalLinkUSA with correct copies of all agreements and other
documents and correspondence relative to any such relationship.
I will send each such document to CapitalLinkUSA via email,
to the following address:
membership@BrainTrustAgnel.com with the subject line “Brain
Trust Agreement”. I understand that fulfillment of these
obligations by me is critical to enforcement of CapitalLinkUSA’s
rights to be compensated for its efforts in connection herewith
and is a substantial part of the consideration I am agreeing to
provide for my membership.
6.
Because all Company information provided to me as a member of
the Network is provided by the Companies themselves, I acknowledge
and agree that CapitalLinkUSA will have no liability with respect
to any information I receive regarding any Company, or arising
out of any act, omission, or other conduct on the part of any
Company. In addition, except for information which becomes
publicly known through legitimate means not involving any act
or omission by me, I shall not disclose to any other person, firm
or entity, or use for any purpose not contemplated herein, any
information received from the Website, from CapitalLinkUSA or
from any Company as a result of my membership, and I shall keep
all of the same strictly confidential. I represent and warrant
that all information I supply to CapitalLinkUSA and any Company
will be true, correct and complete in all respects. I agree
that my membership in the Network and access to the Website is
subject to all of the Website Terms of Use, which are incorporated
into this Agreement and are viewable by clicking the following
link: www.CapitalLinkUSA.com/termsofuse.html.
7.
I understand that CapitalLinkUSA developed and maintains the Network
and the Website to facilitate and speed the self-selection process
for Brain Trust Angels to introduce themselves to Companies in
a way that is designed to reveal and maximize the value of potential
relationships. I acknowledge and agree that CapitalLinkUSA
makes no representations or warranties as to the results of the
process, the contents of the Website or Brain Trust Angel Manual,
or otherwise.
8.
Upon CapitalLinkUSA’s acceptance of my membership in the
Network and confirmation of receipt of the Initiation Fee I select
below, this Agreement shall be effective for an initial term of
12 months. All of my obligations under paragraphs 5, 6 and
7 above shall survive any expiration or termination of this Agreement
and my membership.
By
filling in the following information, and clicking the “I
AGREE” box below, I am agreeing to all of the terms, conditions,
covenants and agreements set forth above and in the Terms of Use,
and I am agreeing to pay the Initiation Fee corresponding to the
Network participation level I selected.
(Note:
If you do not agree to all of the foregoing, you should NOT fill
in this information or click the “I AGREE” box below.)