- a competitor (direct or indirect),
- a portfolio company or its employees,
- a vendor, client, consultant, or partner,
- another tenant or service provider within shared premises.
- not share or discuss confidential or non-public information,
- avoid work-related discussions in common or public areas,
- ensure screens, calls, and documents are not visible or audible to outsiders,
- recuse themselves from decisions involving the external party where required.