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Moving Forward, Step by (Sweet) Step
Loren Brill didn't set out to be an entrepreneur. In fact, it was a medical diagnosis that ultimately led her to start an all-natural cookie dough business called Sweet Loren's. As a first-stage entrepreneur, she struggled to talk shop with her peers. The EO Accelerator program changed that. Not only did she reach her US$1 million mark, but
“Why I Choose to Empower My Words”
During the most tragic moments in life, you just might discover your life’s motivation. Consider Alan Peterson’s intimate and inspirational story. At just 20 years old, he survived a life-shattering event that ultimately shaped his life for the better. What transformed his tragedy to a choice? The mighty power of words. Read the full story
Dreams Fulfilled
Nita Maru has led a life of dreams—dreaming of traveling, dreaming of leading an interesting life overseas and dreaming of owning her own law firm. Today, these dreams have come true, but Nita is still pursuing learning and growth, while maintaining what she calls her “pureness of spirit.” In fact, one thing she loves about being an
Inside the EO Accelerator Program
We had a chance to speak with cryptocurrency investor Philippe Theunissen (PT) and brand consultant Qin Guo (QG) in Shanghai, and here’s what they had to say about their experiences as EO Accelerator participants. EO: HOW DID YOU LEARN ABOUT THE EO ACCELERATOR PROGRAM? QG: My business is in brand consulting. I actually started
Ironman Entrepreneur
Brandon Dempsey's entrepreneurial journey changed significantly when he decided to run Ironman. With significant hours of training and planning required, he could no longer put in the 70–80 hour work weeks. He also had to be more organized and rely more on his team. This paradigm shift, he says, eventually improved business development in his
Facing Your Fears: Parenthood and Entrepreneurship
By EO member Ben Welch-Bolen Fear is a basic human instinct bred into our DNA to help us avoid danger. Without a healthy fear of falling, fire, spiders and clowns—ok, maybe not clowns―our lives might be significantly shorter. But fear isn’t our only basic drive; we’re also compelled to propagate our species. These two