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)

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[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)
2007 - 20 Years Celebration (Las Vegas University)

[edit] Demographics

6,600+ members worldwide (North America, Latin America, Europe, Africa, Asia)
108 Chapters in 38 Countries
US$102 Billion - Combined sales of members
800,000 - Combined employees of members
Average Member - 39 years old with sales of US$15.5 Million

[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

[edit] Mission & Values

  • EO’s Strategic Vision—To build the world’s most influential community of entrepreneurs.
  • EO’s Strategic Mission—Engage leading entrepreneurs to learn and grow.

Core Values:

  • Boldly Go - Bet on your own abilities
  • Thirst for Learning - Be a student of opportunity
  • Make a Mark - Leave a legacy
  • Trust and Respect - Build a safe haven for learning and growth
  • Cool - Create, seek out and celebrate once-in-a-lifetime experiences

[edit] Strategic Partnerships

EO Has strategic alliances with the following organizations:

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