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EO Sao Paulo

Your Local Gateway to a Global Network

About EO Sao Paulo

About EO Sao Paulo

São Paulo doesn’t slow down—and neither do we. As one of the largest and most dynamic cities in the world, this is a place where ambition runs deep, industries never sleep, and entrepreneurship is both a personal pursuit and a cultural force. At EO São Paulo, we are founders who thrive in that momentum—scaling companies that match the energy and complexity of our city. Our members lead ventures across nearly every sector—finance, retail, logistics, agriculture, technology, healthcare, education, food and beverage, sustainability, and more. Some are expanding established Brazilian brands; others are creating startups that blend local insight with global ambition. What brings us together is the mindset: lead with strategy, grow with courage, and stay grounded in purpose. EO São Paulo is where top-level entrepreneurs grow stronger together. Our forums are confidential spaces where we talk openly about the real pressures of leadership—from scale and succession to risk, reinvention, and resilience. Our learning events tap into São Paulo’s unmatched business network and creative talent, offering access to thinkers, mentors, and innovators who push boundaries. Building a business here means navigating complexity. São Paulo is massive, competitive, and ever-evolving. But it’s also full of opportunity for those who know how to move fast, think big, and adapt quickly. EO São Paulo helps founders stay sharp, connected, and confident in every stage of their journey. We’re also committed to impact. Many of our members support education, environmental causes, youth entrepreneurship, and equity initiatives. In a city as layered and diverse as ours, we know that real leadership includes giving back. At EO São Paulo, we grow with intensity, lead with integrity, and build businesses that reflect the scale, passion, and promise of Brazil’s business capital.

Members Are Talking

"A força da EO está em conectar um grupo diversificado de empreendedores de alto nível no mundo, por meio de encontros globais, regionais e locais, em contextos complementares como fóruns, eventos de aprendizado e engajamento, trilhas de liderança, grupos de networking e outros. Com isso, a organização consegue promover resultados poderosos e transformadores na vida de seus membros, suas famílias e suas empresas. São inúmeras as histórias de transformação significativa compartilhadas todos os anos entre membros da organização em todo o mundo, que atestam o poder da rede de levar cada um ao seu ponto de melhor desempenho em todas as esferas da vida."

Eduardo Grytz, EO Sao Paulo
Eduardo Grytz,
EO Sao Paulo
José Madeira,
EO Sao Paulo

"Na EO, a educação executiva não foi apenas aprendizado — foi desafio, expansão de limites e conexão com uma rede global que transforma conhecimento em poder de ação."

José Madeira, EO Sao Paulo

"A EO promove mudanças transformadoras nas vidas dos membros em diversas fases de suas vidas e tempo como membro. O contato com outros empreendedores te tira da zona de solidão da liderança e o fórum te ajuda a evoluir como pessoa 360graus na sua vida. Eu, por exemplo, me tornei um líder muito melhor nestes últimos anos."

Cristiano Miano, EO Sao Paulo
Cristiano Miano,
EO Sao Paulo
Mariane Pinhão,
EO Sao Paulo

“Na EO eu encontrei uma conexão única com outros empreendedores. Compartilhar assuntos que antes enfrentava sozinha!”

Mariane Pinhão, EO Sao Paulo
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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.