EO Accelerator helps early-stage entrepreneurs build habits, skills, and accountability to grow their business. It uses the “Scaling Up” methodology. As an EO member, you can support participants through accountability coaching, sharing expertise, and opening doors. You will also strengthen your chapter’s pipeline into EO.
EO Accelerator combines structured learning with peer accountability and implementation support.
Participants can expect:
EO Accelerator is designed for entrepreneurs with annual revenue between US$250,000 and US$999,999.
The program is intended for:
Duration: 24 months
Cost: USD $1,750 prorated
EO Accelerator combines structured learning, peer accountability, and practical implementation to help entrepreneurs build stronger businesses over time. Participants move through a guided experience supported by EO members, with consistent opportunities to apply what they learn directly to their companies.
Entrepreneurs apply to the program and are reviewed before being placed into Accountability Groups supported by EO members.
Participants commit to goals, meeting cadence, and accountability practices that guide the program experience.
Quarterly learning days focus on practical business disciplines, including people, cash, strategy, and execution. Participants apply what they learn directly to their businesses between sessions.
Monthly Accountability Group meetings help participants stay focused on commitments, progress, and obstacles.
Participants share progress, celebrate achievements, and continue building relationships throughout the program.
When participants reach the US$1 million revenue milestone, they may have the opportunity to transition into full EO membership.
EO members can support Accelerator in a variety of ways, including:
EO Accelerator combines structured learning with peer accountability and implementation support.
EO Accelerator helps strengthen the entrepreneurial ecosystem by supporting founders during an important stage of growth. It also creates a meaningful way for EO members to contribute their experience while developing new leadership and coaching skills.
Through Accelerator, members can:
EO members who support Accelerator receive guidance, resources, and opportunities to contribute in ways that align with their experience and availability. Whether serving in an ongoing leadership role or participating occasionally, members play an important part in helping entrepreneurs grow through shared learning and accountability.
Members can participate through ongoing leadership roles or one-time opportunities, depending on their availability and interests.
EO provides onboarding materials, coaching guides, sample agendas, webinars, and operational resources to support consistency across the program.
Members receive guidance around the Scaling Up-based curriculum and the expectations that support effective learning days and Accountability Groups.
Accelerator creates opportunities to build stronger relationships across the chapter while recognizing the contributions of volunteers and program leaders.
Members strengthen coaching, facilitation, and leadership skills through real business conversations and practical application.
Choose the role that best aligns with your experience, interests, and availability
EOA was a transformative journey. Expert-led workshops and peer support equipped me with practical skills for my business, while the network of influential entrepreneurs provided valuable connections and friendships. I highly recommend EOA for entrepreneurs seeking growth and a fun learning experience.
Felix Wendlandt — EO Shanghai
EO Accelerator Graduate / EO Member
I knew that I wasn’t where I wanted to be, and EO Accelerator would give me the tools to get to where I wanted to go. Learning days were an education I didn’t necessarily have. It was impactful to sit through a learning day and know that a lot of what was being taught was very applicable to me in real time. My business was going through a lot at that moment, so I was able to turn around and apply the lessons right away.
Joe Weidman — EO Chicago
EO Accelerator Graduate / EO Member
EO Accelerator is a two-year learning program designed to help first and early-stage entrepreneurs who want to grow their business past the $1M USD mark. It offers direct learning, access to mentors, leaders, peers, and experts, providing participants with the tools to take control of their business growth.
EO Accelerator was founded in 2005. Since then, we have expanded to more than 90 EOA programs in 83 cities, and 31 countries. Over 10,000 participants have graduated from EOA with nearly 2,000 graduates joining EO chapters worldwide.
The EO Accelerator program includes:
Our curriculum focuses on four main pillars for running and growing a successful business:
To be eligible for EO Accelerator, you must:
Note: For venture-backed companies to qualify, they must have privately raised funds between $250,000 and $999,999 USD
Yes, business partners can both participate. However, each partner needs to apply separately and pay individual participant fees.
Participants should expect to commit to:
Our Fiscal Year runs from July 1 to June 30. Program intake depends on the location, with most programs offering ongoing start dates, quarterly starts, or two intakes per year.
A full year of Accelerator currently costs $1,750 USD, covering July 1 to June 30. Please note that this does not include any additional local fees that may also apply, as determined by participating EO chapters.
Yes, if you join after July, your fees will be prorated based on the month you are approved to join. This applies to both the global fee and any local chapter fees.
The current average is 24 months, but it depends on the changes you implement in your business and your growth trajectory.
Congratulations! When you hit this milestone:
Any remaining portion of your Accelerator fees will be credited towards your EO new member fees at the time of processing.
You can be a part of your chapter’s Accelerator program when you:
Get involved with Accelerator by connecting with your chapter’s Accelerator Chair or send an email.
