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EO Riyadh

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About EO Riyadh

About EO Riyadh

Riyadh is a city in motion—modernizing rapidly while rooted in deep tradition. At EO Riyadh, we are founders who live at the heart of this transformation. We’re building businesses that align with Saudi Arabia’s bold vision for the future, combining innovation, purpose, and heritage in everything we do. Our members are leading ventures across finance, real estate, construction, energy, retail, logistics, hospitality, healthcare, education, and technology. Some are part of the Kingdom’s next wave of startups; others are evolving established enterprises to meet new market demands. Across sectors, we are united by a shared commitment to growth—guided by values, empowered by community, and driven by possibility. EO Riyadh is where business leadership becomes personal evolution. Our forums are confidential spaces that support real conversations about growth, risk, and decision-making. Our learning events reflect both local relevance and global best practices—often bringing together influential voices and thought leaders to explore entrepreneurship within the context of Vision 2030 and beyond. Doing business in Riyadh means navigating scale, speed, and opportunity. The landscape is shifting, the appetite for innovation is high, and global attention is focused on what’s next. EO Riyadh helps founders meet that moment—with strategic insight, peer accountability, and a trusted circle of leaders who understand the stakes and the pace. We’re also deeply invested in national progress. Many of our members are actively engaged in shaping industries, mentoring young entrepreneurs, and championing sustainability, inclusion, and economic diversification. Business here is not just personal—it’s national. At EO Riyadh, we grow with intention, lead with impact, and build companies that reflect the courage, ambition, and transformation defining this new era of Saudi entrepreneurship.

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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
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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.