About The Entrepreneurs’ Organization

Since 1987

The Entrepreneurs’ Organization (EO) has been transforming the lives of the entrepreneurs who transform the world. As the global thought leader on entrepreneurship, EO plays an integral role in businesses, industries and the lives of leading entrepreneurs everywhere.

Countries

Chapters

Members

Local EO SEVA Chapter

Some EO Southeast Virginia chapter members are “serial entrepreneurs” and some have had several exits valued at tens of millions of dollars. Members share professional knowledge, concerns, and personal struggles.

Each gives the community some of his or her talents and connections, and together they energize each others’ ventures keeping Virginia on the global entrepreneurship map.

Local Members (Southeast VA)

Median Sales (in Millions)

Employees (Jobs)

Global Chapter

Members

Median Sales (in Millions)

Employees (Jobs)

Our Mission

To engage leading entrepreneurs to learn and grow.

Our Vision

To build the world’s most influential community of entrepreneurs.

Core Values

Trust & Respect

Some EO Southeast Virginia chapter members are “serial entrepreneurs” and some have had several exits valued at tens of millions of dollars. Members share professional knowledge, concerns, and personal struggles.

Each gives the community some of his or her talents and connections, and together they energize each others’ ventures keeping Virginia on the global entrepreneurship map.

Thirst for Learning

Our most valuable asset is wisdom gained through our appetite for knowledge and the transformational experiences that we share with our peers. A thirst for learning leads to an open mind. A thirst for learning leads to an open mind, and an open mind leads to greater opportunity.

Boldy Go!

This is what we’ve done all our lives. It’s what allows us to grow and take risks. It inspires us to never give up, celebrating failures as well as successes. It’s an innate instinct born out of courage, creativity and eternal optimism.

Make a Mark

We are not afraid of challenge convention. We are in control of our destiny, and with that comes a great responsibility. To build value. To make a difference. To leave a legacy. We are willing to put in the effort to transform any experience into a positive one for all.

Cool

Cool defines our approach, our attitude and our experiences. As we carve our own path, we are reinventing the experience of what it means to be an entrepreneur. We are vibrant and progressive. We commit to forward thinking. We commit to innovation. We commit to cool.

The 2023-2024 GSEA competition season is open!

 

Chapters and partners of the Entrepreneurs’ Organization (EO) will host competitions at the local and national levels, which will serve as qualifying events in the competition journey to the GSEA Global Finals.

Calling all studentpreneurs! It’s time to ignite your entrepreneurial spirit and accelerate your success with the highly anticipated opening of the GSEA 2023-2024 competition season. Apply today for the GSEA competition season and embark on an exhilarating journey that could change the trajectory of your entrepreneurial career forever.

If you do not see your city/country listed as an option, please select “Other” as your competition location when you submit your application. We will connect you with a competition should one become available in your city/country. Deadlines vary by location. When you select your competition on the application, you will see the local deadline.

Want to apply? Here’s how!

Review

Review the scheduled competitions below to find one in your city/country.

Location not listed

If you do not see your city/country listed as an option, please select “Other – My Country/City is not listed.”

Apply

Submit your application through our online portal.

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