[meetingthrower]

From an ethical perspective, almost all of these comments are insane. Of course you do. All the senior level execs, founders, consultants, bankers etc are networking hard, discussing ideas, doing research, pitching each other, running side businesses, taking board seats, forming and investing in new businesses ALL the time. It is expected and a totally natural extension of the way they work.

Now, obviously you wouldn't use company resources. Be smart and have separate devices, etc. But unless you are paid hourly I would really discount the idea that you are somehow cheating your company. Why should the rules be "for thee but not for me..."?