Entrepreneurs Organization

A global peer-to-peer membership network for founders and business owners, founded 1987. 20,000 members across 221 independently operated chapters in 61 countries, on a US$75M annual global operating budget ($69.6M revenue, CY2024). Membership requires US$1M in annual company revenue; median member company revenue is US$4.1M, and member companies collectively employ more than 5.2 million people. Core mechanic is the confidential monthly peer Forum. 91.6% annual member renewal. Governance runs through volunteer member-led chapter boards — 13 portfolio roles, one-year terms — supported by an 11-member global board and a professional staff.