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Forward Achieve
Your First Board Member. $300 a Month.
Build Your Advisory Board →Achieve Access is $300/month: one STAR-vetted expert operator matched to your function and stage, one structured 60-minute session per month, and async access between sessions. Month-to-month, no contract.
What's included in the $300/month Access tier
The Access tier is designed as the right starting point for founders and leaders who want to test what structured expert operator advisory actually produces before committing to a full advisory board. One STAR-vetted expert operator, matched to your current functional challenge and company stage. One 60-minute structured session per month with a pre-submitted agenda – you submit two to three decision points before each session, the expert operator comes prepared. Async Q&A access between sessions for time-sensitive questions – not a hotline, but a structured async channel with a 24–48 hour response expectation. The platform handles session scheduling, agenda templates, and outcome documentation. You handle showing up with real questions.
Who Access is right for
Access is designed for three types of members. Founders at pre-seed or seed stage who have a specific functional gap – GTM, product, hiring – and want expert operator input without the overhead of managing multiple advisors. Emerging leaders at Director or VP level who want a senior expert operator in their corner as they navigate a specific career transition or organizational challenge. Operators and founders who've had informal advisors before and want to understand what a structured, accountable advisory relationship produces before investing in the Founding tier. Access isn't a trial – it's a complete product for members whose situation calls for one high-quality expert operator relationship rather than a full board.
What changes at month 1, month 3, and month 6
Month 1 is matching and context-building. The first session establishes the scope of the relationship and the expert operator gets the background needed to give specific input. The value in month 1 is lower than it will be – that's by design. Month 3 is where the relationship typically hits its stride: the expert operator knows your context deeply enough to challenge your assumptions rather than just affirm your direction. Month 6 is where the compounding shows – the expert operator has seen you navigate 5–6 real decisions and can give input that's calibrated to how you actually think, not just what you say in sessions. The relationship builds a context model that gets more valuable over time.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is there a minimum contract length?
Advisory engagements are month-to-month with a 30-day notice period to adjust or pause. Scoped projects (30 or 60-day deliverable-based engagements) have defined start and end dates. There are no annual minimums for advisory structures.
Are there any placement or introduction fees?
No placement fees, no finder's fees, no introduction fees. Forward Share Ventures' model is engagement-based – you pay for the engagement, not the transaction of finding the right expert operator.
Can I upgrade or downgrade between tiers?
Yes. Tier changes take effect at the next monthly billing cycle with 15-day notice. Upgrading mid-cycle is available at a prorated rate. If circumstances change – a fundraise closes, a team joins, a function gap resolves – the engagement can be reconfigured without penalty.
How are expert operators compensated?
Expert operators receive a direct portion of the engagement fee – the structure is transparent to both parties. There's no equity component in advisory engagements unless specifically arranged as part of a separately negotiated advisor relationship outside the Forward Share Network fee structure.
What's the cancellation policy?
Advisory structures require 30-day written notice to cancel or pause. Scoped project fees are non-refundable after the scoping session, as the expert operator has allocated their availability to your engagement window. Sprint engagements that are canceled before the halfway point may be eligible for a partial credit toward a future engagement.
Ready to match? No prep needed. 20 minutes.
Build Your Advisory Board →How It Works
Tell us your gap
20-minute read with Vish. We map the function, stage, and urgency — no deck required.
We match in 48 hours
You receive 1–3 STAR-verified operators matched to your exact situation — reviewed and accountable.
Deploy in days
No contract lock-in. Start with a sprint or ongoing engagement. Cancel any time.
How We Compare
The honest breakdown — what separates a Forward Share expert operator from your other options.
| Criteria | FSV Expert Operator | Staffing Agency | Full-Time Hire |
|---|---|---|---|
| Time to deploy | 48 hours | 3–6 weeks | 3–6 months |
| Commitment | Cancel anytime | Contract-locked | 12+ months |
| Track record | STAR-verified outcomes | Resume-screened | References only |
| Cost model | Engagement-based, no fee | 20–30% placement fee | Base + equity + benefits |
| Quality | Top 5% — curated from 400+ | Available candidates | Best hire at this stage |
| Risk | Low — no long-term lock-in | Medium — fee non-refundable | High — mis-hire is 1.5–2× salary |
Find Your Expert in 48 Hours.
No prep needed. 20 minutes. You'll leave with a clear read on your gap — and the right operator to close it.
STAR-Verified · No Placement Fee · Cancel Anytime