EO MEPA's Impact on an Entrepreneur Organization

Ignite Global Success
with the Entrepreneur Organization

OUR MISSION

As an entrepreneur organization, we help entrepreneurs achieve their full potential through life-enhancing connections.

OUR PURPOSE

To move the world forward by unlocking the full potential of entrepreneurs

OUR AMBITION

To enable transformational growth in our members’ lives

EO MEPA's Impact on an Entrepreneur Organization

Ignite Global Success
with the Entrepreneur Organization

OUR MISSION

As an entrepreneur organization, we help entrepreneurs achieve their full potential through life-enhancing connections.

OUR PURPOSE

To move the world forward by unlocking the full potential of entrepreneurs

OUR AMBITION

To enable transformational growth in our members’ lives

Our Values

Together We Grow

We are committed to each other’s success and well-being and unite to celebrate those differences. We may be from different cultures and religions and have different lived experiences, but EO binds us together across cities and continents.

Trust and Respect

Each of us is unique and equal. This is fundamental to EO. Living this value with an open mind and appreciation for different points of view enables us to create a space where everyone can be their complete, authentic selves.

Thirst for Learning

We have an insatiable curiosity. It is through curiosity that we grow and widen our horizons. Learning is about more than a class or a workshop—it is about asking the right questions, trying new things and being curious about other members, their life experiences and perspectives.

Think Big, Be Bold

We innovate and take risks to make the world a better place for our teams, our families, our communities, and for humankind. We think big; we are bold. We want to make a difference beyond ourselves. We see entrepreneurship as a way to create a better world for all, and we explore new opportunities to make a positive impact with our work.

The Evolution of the Entrepreneur Organization

The Evolution of the Entrepreneur Organization

It has been more than 35 years since a group of forward-thinking entrepreneurs created an entrepreneur organization with fellow entrepreneurs. From its start as YEO and WEO to the world’s most influential entrepreneurial community, follow EO’s evolution below:

1990’s – Global Growth

1990’s – Global Growth

1987-1988

Verne Harnish and 22 former members of the Association of Collegiate Entrepreneurs create “their own path” for continued personal and business growth; this organization eventually becomes the Young Entrepreneurs’ Organization (YEO®).

YEO® holds its first official event in Nassau, Bahamas, with 57 members in attendance.

1988-1989

YEO® opens its first office in Washington, D.C., USA, to manage operations.

Andrew Sherman of Jones Day becomes YEO®’s legal counsel; incorporation papers are filed in the spring of 1988.

1988-1989

YEO® is officially incorporated in November 1989.

Birthing of Giants (now known as the Entrepreneurial Masters Program) is created as a continuing education opportunity focused on practical business management.

1990’s – Global Growth

1990’s – Global Growth

1990-1993

YEO® expands its reach with eight total chapters, along with joint programs with the USSR and China.

Continued chapter expansion, especially in Canada, presents the need for a governing body for the organization; a Global Board of Directors is formed.

Membership begins to expand exponentially as the “no borders” policy is developed to establish one truly international organization.

The first international Forum training takes place, becoming the largest such session to date.

1993-1996

YEO® teams up with Ernst & Young for the first “Entrepreneur of the Year” award.

Several new chapters are launched outside of North America, primarily in Asia and Europe.

YEO® receives its first grant from the Kauffman Foundation to help foster entrepreneurship worldwide.

IBM becomes the first official corporate sponsor of YEO®.

1996-1999

YEO® celebrates its 10th anniversary, while hitting the 1,000-member milestone.

The World Entrepreneurs’ Organization (WEO®) is created as a graduate program for YEO® members.

YEO®’s membership increases by more than 35% to eclipse 2,775 total members.

European expansion continues with the launch of six new chapters, including EO London and EO Amsterdam The “Strategic Vision Statement” is created to drive the organization to be the “premiere, peer-to-peer global community, network and resource for entrepreneurs”.

Early 2000s – Becoming EO

Early 2000s – Becoming EO

2000-2004

The Forum program begins to more closely resemble its current state, with Moderator-training programs and higher-level experience-sharing being offered.

Pilot Mentorship programs begin, reconfirming the YEO®/WEO® commitment to peer-to-peer learning.

EO is formally established as an umbrella organization to house YEO® and WEO® under one single brand.

Early 2000s – Becoming EO

Early 2000s – Becoming EO

2000-2004

The Forum program begins to more closely resemble its current state, with Moderator-training programs and higher-level experience-sharing being offered.

Pilot Mentorship programs begin, reconfirming the YEO®/WEO® commitment to peer-to-peer learning.

EO is formally established as an umbrella organization to house YEO® and WEO® under one single brand.

Early 2000s – Becoming EO

2000-2004

EO’s first Global Leadership Summit is held in Canada.

EO Injected launches, with its EO Insignia and EO Quantum Leap programs focused on providing additional resources to tenured and high-revenue members.

EO24 is held for the first time as a truly global learning initiative, with live-streaming events and knowledge-sharing from 60 chapters in 17 time zones.

The Global Entrepreneur Indicator is launched, creating a quarterly tracking mechanism for the economic outlook of entrepreneurs worldwide.

Early 2000s – Becoming EO

2000-2004

EO’s first Global Leadership Summit is held in Canada.

EO Injected launches, with its EO Insignia and EO Quantum Leap programs focused on providing additional resources to tenured and high-revenue members.

EO24 is held for the first time as a truly global learning initiative, with live-streaming events and knowledge-sharing from 60 chapters in 17 time zones.

The Global Entrepreneur Indicator is launched, creating a quarterly tracking mechanism for the economic outlook of entrepreneurs worldwide.

(Middle East, Pakistan and Africa Region) comprises 20 chapters.

(Middle East, Pakistan and Africa Region) comprises 20 chapters.

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