Membership Qualification

Welcome to EO Albany

Are you facing complex challenges as a business owner and looking for a trusted, dynamic community to grow alongside? You’ve come to the right place.

Entrepreneurs' Organization (EO) is a global peer-to-peer network of influential business leaders. Membership is by invitation only and designed exclusively for founders, owners, and leaders ready to take their businesses—and themselves—to the next level.

Membership Qualifications

To qualify for EO membership, you must:

  • Be a founder, co-founder, owner, or controlling shareholder of a business
  • Lead a company that generates over US$1 million in annual gross revenue

Venture-backed businesses may also qualify if they meet these criteria:

  • Privately raised US$2 million, or publicly raised US$5 million
  • Employ at least 10 full-time team members
  • Have up to three years before meeting the US$1 million annual revenue benchmark

👉 Not quite at $1M yet? Discover EO’s Accelerator Program for early-stage entrepreneurs.

Application Process

Your journey starts with an application to your local EO chapter. Once reviewed, you’ll be contacted for an interview.

If accepted, your membership includes:

  • Training and placement in a Forum peer group
  • Access to powerful chapter and global events
  • A formal orientation led by EO Global within your first three months

Membership Dues

EO members pay annual Global and Chapter dues as a single payment.

  • Global dues: US$2,630/year
  • One-time initiation fee: US$4,000 (prorated based on join date)
  • Chapter dues: Typically mirror Global dues, but may vary.

Ready to Get Started?

Complete your membership application.
Have questions or want to speak with an EO staff member? Submit an interest form and we’ll be in touch.

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