Entrepreneurs’ Organization is a global community of business owners built on shared experience. Members connect locally through chapters, collaborate globally through programs and communities, and support one another as they grow their businesses and leadership.
Behind that experience is a structure that keeps the organization running smoothly. EO operates through member-led leadership, global staff support, clear governance standards, and transparent financial reporting. Together, those elements create the environment where members can learn openly, lead responsibly, and trust the network they are part of.
EO is designed to be led by entrepreneurs. Each year, members step into leadership roles that guide chapters, shape regional priorities, and contribute to global strategy.
Chapter leaders run the day-to-day experience for their local communities. Regional and global leaders help align initiatives across the broader network. Professional staff supports these leaders with operational expertise, continuity, and resources, enabling EO programs and communities to function worldwide.
This shared leadership model ensures that EO evolves with its members' needs while maintaining consistency across the global organization.
EO is built on more than structure. It is shaped by how members show up for one another.
Across chapters and regions, these values guide how decisions are made, how conversations happen, and how the community continues to evolve.
Values are reflected in how members lead and engage with one another every day.
That can look like listening before responding, making space for different perspectives, or approaching challenges with curiosity instead of certainty. It also means maintaining a consistent standard of professionalism and respect across every interaction.
Over time, these behaviors shape each chapter's culture and strengthen the global community.
EO thrives because members trust one another. Conversations often include personal experiences, business challenges, and strategic decisions.
The EO Code of Conduct outlines those expectations. Every member agrees to these standards when joining and renewing membership.
These principles help ensure that EO remains a respectful, professional, and supportive environment.
Members are expected to approach every interaction with courtesy, respect, and professionalism. Discrimination, harassment, and behavior that undermines the community are not tolerated. Members are also expected to protect personal and professional information shared within EO and to handle that information responsibly.
Three Rules to Remember
EO is not a sales environment. Members should not promote their businesses, products, or charitable opportunities within EO platforms or member interactions.
Professional communication is expected at all times. Harassment, discrimination, or hostile behavior are not tolerated.
Members frequently share personal experiences and business insights. Respecting privacy and safeguarding contact information helps maintain the trust that makes EO possible.
Strong governance ensures that EO operates responsibly and remains accountable to its members.
Leadership structures, financial reporting, and governance policies provide transparency into how decisions are made and how resources are managed. Members can review these materials to better understand how EO is structured and how the organization continues to evolve.
The sections below provide insight into the people, partnerships, and communications that support the organization.
EO works because its members lead with integrity, curiosity, and respect for one another. Governance structures provide accountability, leadership roles provide direction, and shared standards ensure the community remains strong as the organization grows.
Understanding how EO operates behind the scenes helps members engage more deeply in the network and contributes to the culture that makes EO unique.
