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EO MEPA Bridge

Your Local Gateway to a Global Network

About EO MEPA Bridge

About EO MEPA Bridge

Spanning regions, industries, and cultures, EO MEPA Bridge is where entrepreneurs from the Middle East, Pakistan, and Africa connect with purpose. This chapter was created for founders who are building in fast-moving, complex markets—and who understand that growth accelerates when we rise together. Our members represent a powerful mix of industries—technology, finance, energy, healthcare, real estate, logistics, manufacturing, education, creative services, and social enterprise. Based in cities where EO chapters are still emerging, they bring bold leadership and local insight to a globally minded community. From Lagos to Lahore, Amman to Addis Ababa, EO MEPA Bridge reflects a network that is as diverse as it is ambitious. EO MEPA Bridge is more than a holding chapter—it’s a launchpad. For many of our members, it’s the first step toward establishing local EO chapters in their countries. While geography may separate us, our shared drive to grow, connect, and lead responsibly binds us together. Our forums are intimate, high-trust spaces where leaders across the region speak openly about their business challenges and personal evolution. Our learning events offer world-class content tailored to regional realities—whether navigating scaling in uncertain economies or leading across cultural and regulatory borders. Entrepreneurship in MEPA is not for the faint of heart. Our members are building in environments shaped by rapid change, deep cultural complexity, and massive opportunity. EO MEPA Bridge provides the guidance, network, and global support to turn those challenges into meaningful momentum. Many of our members are also pioneers of impact—supporting inclusive innovation, sustainability, and local transformation in their communities. Business here is more than a career—it’s a calling. At EO MEPA Bridge, we’re not just creating chapters—we’re creating a movement. A movement rooted in shared growth, regional leadership, and the belief that world-class entrepreneurship can—and does—thrive across MEPA.

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"EO is so much bigger than a monthly Forum meeting or a calendar of events. It’s a community that can change the way you lead, the way you run your business, and the way you live your life."

Kate Holden, EO Winnipeg
Kate Holden,
EO Winnipeg
Wesley Naidoo,
EO Durban

"The way that EO members want to help you in your personal life, the way they want to help you in your business, it's just the most amazing feeling. I absolutely love connecting with people across the world."

Wesley Naidoo, EO Durban

"EO provides an environment for you to work on yourself through the help of others. Without EO, I would not be the leader I am today nor have the perspective I have today."

Rob Grosskopf, EO Charlotte
Rob Grosskopf,
EO Charlotte
Andreas Konstantinou,
EO Greece

"I didn't expect EO to change me that much. In fact, I thought that EO would be just another club."

Andreas Konstantinou, EO Greece
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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.