EO Lebanon
Your Local Gateway to a Global NetworkAbout EO Lebanon
About EO Lebanon
In Lebanon, entrepreneurship is more than strategy—it’s survival, passion, and purpose all rolled into one. At EO Lebanon, we are founders who lead through uncertainty with courage, build through complexity with creativity, and stay deeply rooted in our love for this country, no matter the challenge. Our members represent a wide range of industries: fashion, F&B, finance, logistics, tech, agriculture, design, and social impact. Some lead legacy businesses that have weathered decades of change. Others are driving the new wave of Lebanese innovation—scaling startups that speak to global audiences while grounded in local pride. What unites us is our refusal to give up, and our belief that Lebanon’s greatest strength lies in its people. EO Lebanon is more than a chapter—it’s a lifeline. Our forums are spaces where founders open up about the personal and professional realities of leading through crisis, change, and renewal. Our learning events blend resilience with relevance, designed to inspire, educate, and strengthen. Whether we’re hosting a masterclass in the mountains, a strategy session in Beirut, or a quiet reflection by the sea, each gathering offers more than tools—it offers clarity and connection. Doing business in Lebanon is not easy—but it’s deeply meaningful. We navigate financial challenges, political uncertainty, and infrastructure gaps with ingenuity, resourcefulness, and an unshakable belief in better days ahead. EO Lebanon is where that optimism becomes strategy, and where founders lean on each other—not just for ideas, but for strength. We are also deeply tied to community. Many of our members are actively involved in rebuilding efforts, youth empowerment, sustainable development, and nonprofit leadership. Business here is about more than success—it’s about service. At EO Lebanon, we build with heart, we lead with soul, and we rise—again and again—together.
Experience the EO Member Advantages
A Trusted Community of Peers
You join a confidential network of business owners who share real experiences and support each other with honest, practical insight.
Learning that Strengthens Your Leadership
EO offers access to world-class learning through leading universities, expert-led workshops, and global events to help you grow.
Opportunities Across a Global Network
You gain connections that create new ideas, partnerships, and possibilities in more than 80 countries.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Entrepreneurs' Organization (EO) membership is designed for founders and business owners who want to connect with peers facing similar challenges and opportunities.
To qualify, you must be the founder, co-founder, owner, or controlling shareholder of a business with at least US$1 million in annual revenue.
Venture-backed companies may also qualify if they have raised at least US$2 million privately or US$5 million publicly and have at least 10 full-time employees.
If you meet the qualifications, apply for membership. Your local chapter will review your application, confirm eligibility, and contact you for an interview. If accepted, you will complete orientation and Forum training and begin accessing EO experiences, including Forum, chapter and global events, learning opportunities, and connections across the EO community.
EO members pay annual Global dues of US$2,630, plus a one-time US$3,500 initiation fee. Chapter dues vary by location.
Not yet at US$1 million in annual revenue? Learn about EO Accelerator, designed for entrepreneurs building toward EO membership.