How to Join Entrepreneurs' Organization (EO)
Joining EO is a chapter-led membership process designed for entrepreneurs who are already operating established businesses and want a trusted peer community to support their growth — personally and professionally.
EO's community spans more than 20,000 members across 220+ chapters and more than 100 countries, with members connecting locally through chapters and across borders through global programs and events. Below you'll find EO’s membership requirements, a summary of EO’s benefits, and a transparent breakdown of EO’s membership cost to help you decide if EO is the right fit.
EO is built for entrepreneurs who want more than networking: meaningful relationships, shared learning, and the kind of honest conversation that is hard to find elsewhere.
Who EO Is For: Membership Eligibility Requirements
EO may be a fit if you are:
- An owner, founder, or majority stakeholder of your business.
- Entrepreneurs seeking peer community, learning, and experience-sharing with other entrepreneurs.
- Running a company that earned at least US$1 million in revenue during the most recent fiscal year.
- For venture-backed companies: Either US$2 million privately raised or US$5 million publicly raised, with at least 10 employees.
- If you are not yet at the US$1M threshold, EO offers pathways for earlier-stage founders—especially EO Accelerator for entrepreneurs still scaling up to US$1 million in annual revenue.
How the EO Membership Application Process Works
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1 Submit an application
Begin by completing our online membership application or contacting a local chapter.
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2 Local chapter review
Your application is reviewed by the chapter to ensure eligibility criteria are met.
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3 Initial call
Upon receipt of your application, your local chapter will schedule an interview with you to further explore your interest in EO.
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4 Accepted into EO's Global Network
When your application is accepted, you will gain access to Forum, chapter and Global events, as well as a wide variety of other member benefits. Discover the benefits available to you.
EO Membership Cost: Dues and One-Time Fees
- Annual global dues: US$2,630 (prorated based on the fiscal month you join)
- One-time initiation fee: US$3,500.
- Chapter dues vary depending on chapter policies.
Frequently Asked Questions About Joining EO
What are the requirements to join EO?
Members must be the owner, founder, or majority stakeholder of a business earning at least US$1 million in revenue during the most recent fiscal year, with specific criteria for venture-backed companies. These are the core entrepreneurs' organization membership requirements.
How do I apply for EO membership?
You can apply using EO's online membership application.
Do I need to join through a local chapter?
Applications are reviewed by one of more than 220 local chapters worldwide, and the chapter schedules an interview as part of the process.
What happens after I am accepted?
Accepted applicants gain access to EO benefits, complete orientation and Forum training, and are placed into a Forum within the first three months of membership.
What is EO Forum?
Forum is a confidential, structured peer experience where entrepreneurs meet regularly and share experiences with peers who understand the realities of leadership and entrepreneurship.
How much does EO membership cost?
The one-time initiation fee is US$3,500. Annual global dues are US$2,630, prorated based on when you join. Local dues vary by chapter.
What if my business isn't at US$1M in revenue yet?
EO Accelerator offers early-stage entrepreneurs access to mentors, leaders, peers, and experts. The program provides two years of structured learning and tools to help participants rapidly scale their companies to US$1 million in annual revenue — and beyond.
Where can I see what EO membership includes?
EO offers a suite of powerful benefits designed to fuel your growth as an entrepreneur and business leader. Explore EO benefits through transformative experiences, global connections, and unparalleled learning opportunities that will challenge you, help you grow, and unlock your greater potential.
EO Member Stories and Case Studies
- International Women’s Day Spotlight: Puerto Rican Entrepreneur Builds Business and Balance, Paving the Way for Other Women To Do the Same Read →
- The Gift of Receiving: A Leader Leans on His Community Amid a Health Crisis Read →
- Glass Half Full: The Young Entrepreneur Who Refused to Throw Away a Good Idea Read →
- Together We Build: How EO Helped Brian Scudamore Turn a Junk-Hauling Idea into an International Powerhouse Read →
- How a Young Mother Rebuilt a Life and Business After Loss Read →
- One Young Entrepreneur Turned a Second Place Prize into a Million-Dollar Business Read →
What EO Members Say: Quotes About EO Benefits
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“It has been a place that has really transformed me as a person. It is transformation in terms of my relationships with my parents, wife, kids, people at work, and it has been hugely rewarding for me.”
— Deepinder Bedi
EO New Delhi
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“EO has helped me become a better leader, more compassionate, more open to other opinions, and less centered about what is good for just for me and my company and what is also good for others. EO, after all these years, is still very important for me.”
— Luis Cortes
EO Boston
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“EO's global community is a heartbeat. Being around others who are super motivated and who want to make a difference in the world makes your heart beat stronger. It makes you want to be more involved, and it makes you a better human being.”
— Ann Dolin
EO US East Bridge
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“I thought that EO would be just another club, but it is far from it. In the first two or three years, I completely changed how I run my business as a result of what I learned here. I have completely transformed my leadership style by serving under other leaders. I picked up on different elements of them that I felt were really part of my personality.”
— Andreas Konstantinou
EO Greece
