Upcoming Events


Amanda Knox: Entrepreneurial Lessons in Resilience

19 March 2026 06:00 PM (GMT-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada)
Venue: The Green Room
Location: San Francisco, California, United States


One night. One story. One perspective that will change how you see adversity forever.

On March 19, EO San Francisco is proud to present an unforgettable evening with Amanda Knox: Exoneree, journalist, bestselling author, and global voice on resilience, justice, and reinvention.

Between 2007 and 2015, Amanda Knox spent nearly four years in an Italian prison and eight years on trial for a crime she did not commit. Her life was dismantled in the public eye and then rebuilt with extraordinary courage.

Today, Amanda is a New York Times best-selling author, host of the Hard Knox podcast, an internationally sought-after speaker, and a leading advocate for criminal justice reform and media ethics. She serves on the advisory council of the Frederick Douglass Project for Justice, is an Innocence Network Ambassador, sits on The Innocence Center Board, and is the recipient of the2024 Innocence Network Impact Award.

But this is not a story about the past.
This is a story about what it takes to rise again.

Why EO Members Can’t Miss This

Entrepreneurs face pressure, failure, public scrutiny, and reinvention every day. Amanda’s journey offers rare, raw insight into:

  • How to survive when your reputation, identity, and future collapse
  • How to rebuild your voice when the world has defined you
    How to transform pain into purpose and leadership
    How resilience becomes a strategic advantage, not just a survival skill

This is more than a talk.
This is a masterclass in mental strength, emotional endurance, and reinvention under fire.

Event Details

📍The Green Room
401 Van Ness Ave, San Francisco, CA 94102

📅Tuesday, March 19
🕕6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
🚙Parking lots nearby: Performing Arts Garage - Lot #201UC Law SF Parking GarageMarket Square GarageParking-Opera Plaza,  or Spot Hero

Join fellow EO members for a powerful keynote, meaningful conversation, and authentic connection over cocktails and heavy appetizers, inspired by one of the most remarkable stories of resilience of our time.

Seats are limited. This will sell out.
Be in the room when one of the most iconic voices of resilience shares what it truly takes to rise.



Do I OWN MY Business or Does MY Business OWN ME?

8 April 2026 12:00 PM (GMT-05:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada)
Venue: VIRTUAL
Location: United States

Do I Own My Business… or Does My Business Own Me?



In the Boardroom with Hollie Heikkinen, Strategist & Business Leader

14 April 2026 12:00 PM (GMT-05:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada)
Venue: Virtual Event
Location: United States

In the Boardroom with Hollie Heikkinen (Hosted by EO US East Bridge)
Join us for an illuminating session with strategist and investor Hollie Heikkinen. Discover how she helps leaders navigate the future of work, finance, and innovation—turning complex challenges into practical, visionary solutions that drive real impact.


A mantra: The Language of Optimism

29 April 2026 06:00 PM (GMT-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada)
Venue: The Walt Disney Family Museum
Location: San Francisco, California, United States

Discover the transformative power of optimism in both your personal and professional life at this joint EOSF - EOSV event featuring Case Kenny, mindfulness expert, author, and host of the podcast New Mindset, Who Dis?

Case combines mindfulness with practical tools to help you reframe your mindset, communicate with intention, and navigate stress with confidence.


In this interactive keynote, you will:
  • Learn a practical framework for cultivating optimism in daily life.
  • Explore how language and mindset interact to shape perception and decision-making.
  • Expand your emotional vocabulary to handle stress, comparison, and overthinking.
  • Create your own personal mantra - a simple, empowering phrase rooted in optimism.


In the Boardroom Webinar with Brian Smith, Founder of UGG

12 May 2026 12:00 PM (GMT-05:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada)
Venue: Virtual Event
Location: United States

In the Boardroom with Brian Smith (Hosted by EO US East Bridge)  Join us for an inspiring conversation with Brian Smith, founder of the iconic UGG brand. Hear how he turned a $500 idea into a billion-dollar global sensation—and the entrepreneurial lessons that shaped his remarkable journey.



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