About EO Rio De Janeiro

Rio de Janeiro is more than its iconic skyline and beaches—it’s a city that pulses with possibility. At EO Rio de Janeiro, we are founders who embody that spirit. We build companies with vision and heart, balancing Brazil’s challenges with an unshakable optimism rooted in culture, community, and creativity. Our members lead across a broad spectrum of industries—tourism, energy, logistics, finance, real estate, entertainment, wellness, education, and technology. Some are expanding family businesses that have shaped Rio’s economy for decades; others are launching new ventures that reimagine how Brazil connects to the world. What unites us is a belief that entrepreneurship here is both a calling and a contribution. EO Rio de Janeiro is where founders come to grow—with each other, for the long term. Our forums are confidential and high-trust, where we explore not just strategic decisions, but the emotional weight of leadership. Our learning events reflect the city’s cultural vibrancy and economic complexity—drawing in local expertise and global insights to sharpen our thinking and expand our perspective. Running a business in Rio requires agility, passion, and persistence. Regulatory shifts, economic volatility, and infrastructure hurdles are real—but so is the opportunity. EO Rio offers the tools, wisdom, and peer support to scale sustainably and lead with clarity in a fast-moving environment. We are also proud stewards of impact. Many of our members are involved in community development, arts initiatives, youth mentorship, and sustainability projects. In Rio, leadership is as much about giving back as it is about moving forward. At EO Rio de Janeiro, we grow with grit, lead with heart, and build businesses that reflect the rhythm, soul, and strength of this extraordinary city.