JOIN EO SEATTLE
EO membership is exclusively for entrepreneurs.
APPLICATION PROCESS OVERVIEW
Prospective members must first apply to ensure they meet the Entrepreneurs’ Organization membership criteria. You can begin an application below or find out more by speaking to Board Membership Chair, Dharmesh Godha at Dharmesh.Godha@advaiya.com.
Once you have completed your application form, the Membership Chairs will then contact you for an interview and and make a decision on your application. You will also be required to submit a revenue verification form signed by your CPA. We also encourage all prospective members to attend one of our information sessions, a chapter learning event, or our “Day Pass” even that takes place once a quarter.
We bring in new Members in July, October, January and April each year.
Within your first three months after joining, you will receive an Orientation, including a chance to meet fellow members in a casual social setting, as well as complete a Forum Training so that you may be placed in an EO Forum.
Annual EO Global and Chapter Dues (Prorated at time of joining)
EO Global Membership Qualifying Criteria
EO Global annual dues are $2,630 and are due at the beginning of each fiscal year, which is July 1st. When you join, your dues are calculated on a pro-rated basis. New members also pay a one-time initiation fee of $3,500. This initiation fee covers forum training, onboarding, and includes a $1000 voucher to be used at a regional or global event withing the first 36 months of membership.
EO Seattle annual dues are $4850, with a one-time new member chapter initiation fee of $3000.00. Dues are also pro-rated by join date.
Members of EO must be the owner, founder, or controlling shareholder/co-founder of a business earning a minimum of $1 million in annual gross revenues. Venture-backed companies must have either privately-raised funds of at least $2 million or publicly-raised funds of $5 million, and a minimum of 10 full-time employees. Nonprofit companies must have an annual operating budget of more than $1 million (funding sources may include dues, sales, grants, and private donations) and at least 2 full-time employees.