named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
EO Accelerator
Program for early-stage entrepreneurs with $250,000–$999,999 in annual revenue to access mentorship and growth resources
Forum
Confidential peer groups for entrepreneurs to share challenges, receive support, and solve business problems collectively
Global Student Entrepreneur Awards (GSEA)
Competition recognizing university students who own and run businesses, fostering the next generation of entrepreneurs
Path of Leadership
Leadership development program offering structured learning and growth opportunities for members at all stages
activities · 6 groups
What they do
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Leadership Development Programs 1 activity
- Entrepreneur education and leadership programmingProvides educational programming, events, and leadership training—including Chapter Strategy Summits and the Entrepreneurial Masters' Program predecessor—to support member development and chapter effectiveness.
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Professional Networking Events 1 activity
- Facilitation of sponsor and partner engagementConnects sponsor and partner organizations with a global network of entrepreneurs and business leaders through chapter and event sponsorships in over 80 countries.
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Regional Chapter Network Support 1 activity
- Global peer-to-peer entrepreneur networkOperates a global peer-to-peer network for entrepreneurs, supporting learning, growth, and business success through 220+ local chapters across over 80 countries, serving approximately 20,000 members worldwide.
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Organizational Governance & Leadership Development 1 activity
- Organizational governance and chapter structureOperates under formal bylaws with a dual membership structure linking global and chapter-level organizations to govern operations and support local chapter development.
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Professional Membership and Association Benefits 1 activity
- Strategic partnerships for member benefitsProvides members with exclusive discounts, event access, learning opportunities, and business growth tools through strategic partnerships with industry organizations and service providers.
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Youth and Student Entrepreneurship Competitions 1 activity
- Support for young and early-stage entrepreneursRuns the Global Student Entrepreneur Awards (GSEA) and the EO Accelerator program (EOA) to support young and early-stage entrepreneurs globally.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$157K
Contributions & grants$46K30%
Program service revenue$14K9%
Investment income$180%
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expenses
Total expenses$144K
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Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits—
Grants paid out$5K
balance sheet
Total assets$159K
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Net assets$134K
6 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue -18.2%
relationships · 15
Who they work with
- Chapter organization Network — Local chapter organizations are separate legal entities within the EO network
- ENTREPRENEURS ORGANIZATION Network — Western New York chapter of a global network of business owners.
- EO Accelerator program (EOA) Partner — EO operates the EO Accelerator program (EOA) for early-stage entrepreneurs generating $250,000–$999,999 in annual revenue.
- EO Fort Worth Network — Local chapter of Entrepreneurs' Organization
- EO Fort Worth Network — Local chapter of Entrepreneurs' Organization that participates in the broader network's partnership initiatives.
- EO Gurgaon Network — Local chapter of Entrepreneurs' Organization
- EO Jordan Network — Local chapter of Entrepreneurs' Organization
- EO Montreal Network — Local chapter of the Entrepreneurs Organization network
- EO New Delhi Network — Regional chapter within the EO network.
- EO Sri Lanka Network — Regional chapter within the EO network.
- Entrepreneurs' Organization Network — Western New York chapter of a global network of entrepreneurs.
- Global Student Entrepreneur Awards (GSEA) Partner — EO runs the Global Student Entrepreneur Awards (GSEA) program to support university student entrepreneurs.
- Inc. Magazine Partner — Collaborated to create the "Birthing of Giants" Executive Education program.
- M.I.T. Partner — Collaborated to create the "Birthing of Giants" Executive Education program.
- local partners Partner — Collaborates with local partners to provide unique benefits to members
strategies · 3
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Peer-Powered Learning and Problem Solvingmethodology: peer_powered_learningBy connecting entrepreneurs in confidential, peer-based groups, we produce mutual learning, problem-solving, and leadership growth because shared experience and trust enable deeper engagement and accountability than top-down models.
- Progressive Engagement for Leadership Developmentmethodology: progressive_engagementBy structuring participation to move from local chapter involvement to broader leadership roles, we produce deeper personal and professional growth because incremental responsibility builds capacity and expands impact over time.
- Values-Driven, Locally Grounded Global Communitymethodology: values_driven_communityBy building a global network rooted in shared values and local chapter engagement, we produce sustained entrepreneurial growth and collective impact because alignment on principles strengthens trust, while local-first support ensures relevance and accessibility.