Entrepreneurs' Organization (EO): price, who can join and alternatives
Entrepreneurs' Organization (EO) is a global network of business owners organised into local chapters and small peer Forums. Global dues are US$2,470 plus a one-time US$3,500 initiation fee, with chapter dues on top. You need to own or found a business earning at least US$1M a year, and your local chapter reviews and interviews you.
Entrepreneurs' Organization (EO) at a glance
| What | Detail | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Global dues | Global dues are US$2,470 plus a one-time US$3,500 initiation fee, prorated by the month you join. | member.eonetwork.org |
| Chapter dues | Chapter dues are extra and vary by chapter. | member.eonetwork.org |
| Revenue rule | You must be the owner, founder or majority stakeholder of a business earning at least US$1M in your latest fiscal year. | member.eonetwork.org |
| Venture-backed route | Venture-backed companies qualify with US$2M+ raised privately or US$5M+ publicly, and at least 10 employees. | member.eonetwork.org |
| Review and interview | Your local chapter checks your application against the criteria, then schedules an interview. | member.eonetwork.org |
| Forum | Members are placed in a Forum and do Forum training and an EO orientation within the first three months. | member.eonetwork.org |
| Size claims | It says it has about 20,568 members and Accelerator participants worldwide, across 226 chapters in 66 countries. | eonetwork.org |
Who it suits
- Business owners past US$1M a year who want a local chapter and a small peer Forum.
- Founders who travel or relocate, given chapters across many countries.
Who it doesn't suit
- Founders below US$1M in yearly revenue, unless venture-backed and meeting its funding and headcount rules.
- Anyone wanting a low upfront cost, with a US$3,500 initiation fee plus dues.
Alternatives to Entrepreneurs' Organization (EO)
| Community | Price | Entry rule |
|---|---|---|
| Dynamite Circle | US$697 a year | US$100K+ annual revenue to apply |
| Founders Network | US$75, US$134 or US$249 a month, billed annually | Invite-only; committee review |
| Hampton | Annual dues, amount not published; 45-day refund | US$3M+ revenue or raised, or US$10M+ exit; 18 chapter cities |
| Indie Hackers | Free to join; Indie Hackers Plus US$198 a year | Open |
| MicroConf Connect | US$49 a month or US$499 a year, paid once accepted; 30-day refund | Short application, reviewed within 3 business days; paused until 17 November |
| MicroConf Masterminds | Application fee US$250 to US$2,500, scaled by ARR | US$500+ ARR or a previous business; matching reopens in northern autumn 2026 |
| Ramen Club | £25 a month or £170 lifetime | No application described |
| WIP | US$29 a month or US$199 a year | Homepage says members invite new members; the join page goes straight to checkout |
Compare all 54 founder communities, each row dated.
Questions about Entrepreneurs' Organization (EO)
- How much does EO membership cost?
- Global dues are US$2,470 plus a one-time US$3,500 initiation fee, prorated by the month you join. Chapter dues are extra and vary by chapter.
- What revenue do I need to join EO?
- You must own, have founded or hold a majority stake in a business earning at least US$1M in the latest fiscal year. Venture-backed companies have a separate funding and headcount route.
- How do I join EO?
- You apply, your local chapter reviews your application against the criteria, and the chapter then interviews you. New members do orientation and Forum training in their first three months.
- How big is EO?
- Its home page says it has about 20,568 members and Accelerator participants, across 226 chapters in 66 countries.
- Website
- member.eonetwork.org
- Price
- US$2,470 global dues plus US$3,500 initiation, prorated by join month, plus chapter dues
- Entry rule
- US$1M+ revenue; chapter interview
- Format
- Local chapters and forum groups
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