Ethnoir is seeking mission-aligned professionals to serve as founding members of our Advisory Board.
About Ethnoir
Ethnoir is a North Carolina-based entrepreneurship support organization dedicated to helping early-stage founders build the clarity, systems, and partnerships needed to achieve sustainable growth and access future funding opportunities.
Our work focuses on strengthening business readiness, supporting founder development, and expanding access to resources for entrepreneurs who are often overlooked by traditional support systems.
About the Advisory Board
As Ethnoir grows, we are building a diverse group of advisors who can provide strategic guidance, industry expertise, community connections, and thoughtful feedback.
Advisory Board members will help strengthen our impact, expand partnerships, and support the development of programs that serve entrepreneurs throughout North Carolina and beyond.
Areas of expertise we are particularly seeking include:
• Banking and small business lending
• Philanthropy and foundations
• Economic development
• Entrepreneurship and business ownership
• Higher education
• Healthcare systems
• Community development
• Marketing and communications
• Legal and compliance
• Finance and accounting
• Technology and operations
Responsibilities
• Attend quarterly advisory meetings
• Provide strategic guidance and feedback
• Make introductions to potential partners and supporters when appropriate
• Serve as a thought partner on program development and growth opportunities
• Advocate for entrepreneurship and economic mobility initiatives
Time Commitment
Approximately 2–4 hours per quarter.
Who Should Apply
We welcome professionals, executives, entrepreneurs, community leaders, and subject matter experts who are passionate about strengthening entrepreneurial ecosystems and creating pathways to opportunity for underserved founders.
This is a volunteer advisory role and does not carry fiduciary or governance responsibilities.
To express interest, please contact:
Olajumoke Michael
omichael@ethnoirconsulting.com
Founder & CEO, Ethnoir
We would love to learn more about your experience and explore how you might contribute to our mission.
