Entrepreneurs travel a path that’s long and challenging

But you don’t have to do it alone

Entrepreneurs Supporting Each Other

What kind of support do entrepreneurs get here? Whatever kind they need

Entrepreneurs’ Organization – EO for short – was founded in 1987 to enable entrepreneurs to grow and learn from one another so they can enjoy more professional and personal success. Created and run by entrepreneurs, today we have over 220 chapters in 61 countries, each operated by entrepreneur volunteers according to our organizational guidelines. The EO Israel chapter was founded in 2013 and has over 50 members.

As every entrepreneur knows, even a good idea can end in disappointment. On the road to success are endless obstacles, dilemmas and daily ups and downs. EO is a platform unlike any other: it allows members to share knowledge, experience, uncertainties and hard-earned lessons.

On top of the professional content that members receive, they can also access a global network of business owners who serve as an inexhaustible well of real-world wisdom, understanding and guidance.

What Is It like to be in EO?

Our Israeli chapter members would be happy to tell you

By Natie Branding Agency

The benefits of Joining

There aren’t enough hours in the day as it is

Here’s why EO is worth some of your precious time

The Monthly EO Forum

Each month, you’ll meet with a regular group of 6-9 peers who share everything about their lives and businesses in complete confidentiality. This is a place free of criticism or judgement, your own private board for every aspect of your professional and personal life.

Learning and Networking Events in Israel

Attend insightful talks and other activities right here in Israel. We host speakers from the EO Israeli chapter, EO members from abroad, and people from outside our organization altogether.

International Conferences and Events

We organize amazing events at some of the most beautiful locations in the world, where you’ll learn form some of the world’s most interesting speakers and entrepreneurs.

Advanced Learning Programs Especially for Members

Join fellow EO members from around the world for short, intensive programs at institutions like Harvard, Wharton and the London Business School.

A Community Both Local and Global

With over 13,000 entrepreneur members worldwide, you’ll have a chance to reach a CEO or senior manager in practically any company. All EO chapters operate according to the same guidelines, and they’re all connected via the EO website and apps. Members are happy to help each other – in fact, that’s what EO is all about.

A Safe, Secure Place to Be

Confidentiality and no solicitation are two bedrock principles of EO. These rules are strictly followed at every EO meeting or event in the world – no exceptions. You can say what you want without fear of regretting it later.

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Why Join EO?

A special forum for spouses will connect your better half to the EO experience (Paola & Hemi Weingerten)

Why Join EO?

Sharing and Support

As entrepreneurs, we need friends and associates who speak our language and understand our challenges because they went through them themselves. In EO, you’ll find a network of strictly confidential and judgment-free support that will be with you for the long haul. And you’ll be called on to be there for your fellow members, too.

A Chance to Grow

EO events and special learning programs will provide you with an opportunity to grow alongside people like you – men and women who understand you and want to assist with whatever aspect of your life you need help with.

A Strong Network

As entrepreneurs, it’s not always easy to find people who “get it” – who fully understand what we go through every day. With so much in common, EO members often create strong connections with each other that endure for many years. Members find mentors in the EO peer group and become mentors themselves.

Who Can Join?

The requirements are the same in all EO chapters around the world

In order to join EO, you have to be the owner, founder or majority stakeholder of a business with:

A minimum of $1M in the most recent fiscal year

Either privately-raised funds of at least $2M or publicly-raised funds of $5M, and at least 10 employees

We will also meet with you to tell you more about EO and to get to know you better. If after the meeting you feel like we’re a good match for you (and vice versa), you’ll be invited to join.

Payment is required to join EO.

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Membership Fees

EO is a non-profit organization whose goal is to support entrepreneurs and connect them to each other. Membership fees enable the Israeli chapter and the global organization to organize activities and offer high value to members locally and globally.

The vast majority of activities in the Israeli chapter are conducted by member volunteers on the chapter’s board and at the various functions that the chapter hosts.

New members get a $500 voucher for any international EO event that is valid up to two years after joining EO.
Prices are for a full fiscal year starting on July 1st. When a new membership does not coincide with the beginning of a fiscal year, annual fees are prorated.
Membership fees are tax deductible
The Israeli chapter’s budget is transparent and available to all members.

First Year Feesi

₪8,950 + $6,130

Fees for second Year & Onwards

₪6,700 + $2,630

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A Few Words from Our Members

The opportunity to share, consult and get assistance for the most complex business situations; being sure everything said in the room stays there; knowing you’re surrounded by close friends who would do anything to help you; the opportunity to be part of a big community of entrepreneurs from diverse business verticals…this is what it means to be a member.

Dror Jacobson, CEO and Founder, realcommerce group

I Want to Join EO

I’m a founding chapter member of EO Israel and I’m so glad I joined. Being part of this special group of like-minded entrepreneurs provides me with so much personal and professional growth. No matter how big or small our companies, we all face similar challenges – and we’re all in it together.

Eitan Chitayat, Founder & Creative Director, Natie Branding Agency

I Want to Join EO

The power of EO has to do with the ability to be part of a group of people that operate under a code of conduct of total confidentiality and under that setting deep meaningful conversations take place. It is when I receive honest feedback that helps reduce my blind spot. This has been very powerful for me.

Amir Kfir, CEO, Amirror group organizational consulting

I Want to Join EO

When you say EO, you say support like nowhere else: impartial, mutual, in any situation, at any time and without judgement. When I was in the process of exiting my company, I received the right friendly and professional support from my forum members. It meant a lot to me.

Shmulik Aran, Mentor, Coach & Facilitator, Stand-By-You

I Want to Join EO

On my first year as an EO member, I went to the EO program on growth at the London Business School, with 60+ successful entrepreneurs from all over the world. I learned a lot and returned home with a substantial added value and concrete tasks to complete – to this day we are still implementing tools I’ve learned there and I’m in touch with some of my class mates. I highly recommend EO!

Tomer Treves, Co-CEO, Co-Founder, Adnimation

I Want to Join EO

EO takes entrepreneurs out of their loneliness. It connects you to people who have the same DNA as you, even if they’re very different from you. It enables you to support and get supported; let go and be exposed. It forces you to account for every part of your life, every month. It opens you to the experience of brilliant people. It enables making better, more precise decisions – and together. Not alone.

Shir Halpern, Founder & Owner, The Port’s Market

I Want to Join EO

The organization is wonderful, broadens one’s horizons and expands one’s boundaries. The members have become one big family.

Benny Ayal, Partner and CEO, Infinity-Ayalim Investment Group

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Meet Our Members

Meet…

Andreas Foeldenyi

CEO/Board Member/Shareholder, Academia Group Switzerland AG

Andreas Foeldenyi with over 30 years of experience as an entrepreneur has served as CEO and Chairman in various companies in Switzerland, Germany and Vietnam. His expertise is in Human Capital Management, professional services, Education and HRtech.

Today one of his main roles is serving as CEO, Board member and shareholder of Academia Group in Switzerland, one of the largest group of private schools with more than 1.000 employees and 30 schools and as Chairman of the Board of Directors and shareholder in various companies in Switzerland and abroad.

I enjoy sharing my experience after decades of working in a number of internationally operating companies focussing on professional HR services, consulting and technology. As an investor I am also member of international business angel clubs and I am happy to support young entrepreneurs on their way to build and grow their businesses.

All EO Israel Members