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Coaching Agreement

updated Nov '24, subject to change

Overview

The following agreement defines the relationship between the Coach (Ashutosh Desai) and the Company (_). Coach will provide 6 months of coaching services to the company, by supporting the Company’s founder (_).

Coaching services

  • Two 90-minute sessions with founder each month.
    • Every other week minus 2 holiday weeks (24/yr)
    • I reserve the right to skip a meeting (no questions asked) if I need a holiday
  • Unlimited conversations via email or whatsapp.

Term & payment

  • 6-month initial period (renewable after 6 months).
  • Payment due monthly via Stripe invoices.
  • Rates:
    • Seed/A - $2-3k/mo
    • Series B/C - $4-5k/mo

Confidentiality

Coach agrees not to use any Confidential Information disclosed to Coach by the Company for Coach’s own use or for any purpose other than in service of the Company. Coach shall not disclose any Confidential Information of the Company to third parties. Company shall not disclose any Confidential Information shared by Coach to third parties. Coach is willing to sign Company’s standard NDA.

No conflict

Coach represents that this agreement does not create a conflict with obligations Coach has to any other person or entity. Coach will not enter into an agreement with a person or entity that creates a conflict with this agreement (eg. companies building directly competitive products/services).

Liability

Company assumes all responsibility of it’s decisions and actions, even when advised by Coach. Coach is not a decision making person at the Company cannot be held liable for the Company’s actions.

Termination

Either party can terminate the agreement at any time. If terminated by the Coach, payment will be pro-rated to the end of the prior month. If terminated by the Company, payment will be pro-rated to end of the current month.