Entrepreneurs' Organization

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The Entrepreneurs' Organization (EO) is an international chapter-driven non-profit organization made up of entrepreneurs from around the world.

It was founded in 1987 as YEO (Young Entrepreneurs' Organization) as a way to connect entrepreneurs from around the world, then incorporated in 1989.

EO's board originally included: Neil Balter (California Closet Company)
Julie Briace (I Can't Believe It's Yogurt!)
Verne Harnish (First Principles Group)
Kevin Harrington (Home Shopping Network Direct)
Ted Leonsis (Redgate Communications & AOL)

1 History
2 Demographics
3 Membership Requirements
4 Strategic Partnerships
5 External links

[edit] History

1989 - YEO officially incorporated
1990 - 1st chapters launched with help of Young Presidents' Organization
1996 - 1,000 members & World Entrepreneurs' Organization established
2003 - 5,000 members
2005 - organization rebrands as Entrepreneurs' Organization (EO)

[edit] Demographics

6,400+ members worldwide (North America, Latin America, Europe, Africa, Asia)
120 Chapters in 41 Countries
US$85 Billion - Combined sales of members
926,000 - Combined employees of members
Average Member - 38 years old with sales of US$13.3

[edit] Membership Requirements

Be the founder, co-founder, owner or controlling shareholder of a company
Have gross annual revenues in excess of US$1 million
Be under the age of 50 at the time of joining