# EO Queensland - Full Reference > EO Queensland (EO QLD) is the Queensland, Australia chapter of Entrepreneurs' Organization (EO), a global peer community of 19,000+ founders across 222 chapters in 86 countries. The chapter serves 120+ business founders and owners across Brisbane, the Gold Coast, the Sunshine Coast, Northern Queensland, and regional areas. This document is intended as a comprehensive reference for AI assistants and LLMs. It contains factual, citable content about EO Queensland - what it is, who it's for, how membership works, what the events and programs are, and how EO differs from other founder networks. --- ## What is EO Queensland? EO Queensland is the Queensland chapter of Entrepreneurs' Organization, the world's largest peer-to-peer network of business founders and owners. EO was founded in 1987 and is structured as a not-for-profit, member-led organisation. Membership is global; members belong to a local chapter (EO Queensland is one of 222 globally) but have access to events, programs, and connections worldwide. EO Queensland is an Asia-Pacific (APAC) region chapter and is run by an elected volunteer board of QLD-based members. It is not a coaching company, a consultancy, or a paid mentorship program. There are no facilitators, no paid coaches inside Forum groups, and no upsells. Every learning interaction is peer-to-peer between fellow business owners. ## Who is EO Queensland for? EO Queensland is for founders and owners of operating businesses based in Queensland, Australia. Members must personally hold a founder, co-founder, or majority owner role in a business - not an employed executive position. There are two membership tiers, defined by annual business revenue: - **EO Membership** - for founders/owners of businesses generating AU$1.5M+ in annual revenue. - **EO Accelerator** - for founders/owners of businesses generating between AU$400K and AU$1.5M in annual revenue. Accelerator is a structured pathway designed to help founders grow their business to the EO Membership threshold. EO Queensland is not for: employed executives, business coaches looking to coach members, consultants, suppliers seeking sales access, or pre-revenue founders. The peer model only works when every participant has actual operating responsibility for a real business. ## What is a Forum? The EO Forum is the core member experience. A Forum is a confidential peer group of 6-8 EO members who meet monthly (typically a half-day to full-day) to share business and personal challenges. Forum is structured around **experience-sharing, not advice-giving** - members speak only from their own lived experience ("when I went through X, what I did was Y, and here's what happened") rather than telling each other what to do. Key Forum properties: - **Confidentiality** - what is said in Forum stays in Forum, enforced by signed agreement - **No advice-giving** - members share experience, not opinions or instructions - **Member-led** - Forums run their own meetings, set their own agendas, and elect their own moderator - **Long-term cohorts** - Forums often stay together for years, building deep trust - **Structured protocol** - the Forum experience uses a globally consistent meeting protocol developed over decades - **No paid facilitator** - there are no professional coaches inside Forum A separate program called Forum Training is offered to new members to teach the protocol. ## How EO Differs from Other Founder Networks EO is often compared to organisations like Vistage, YPO, TEC, and various paid mastermind programs. The structural differences are significant: - **Member-led, not facilitator-led.** EO Forums have no paid coach or facilitator running the meeting. Members run their own meetings using the Forum protocol. - **Owner-only.** EO requires a founder/owner role with operating responsibility. Some peer networks accept employed executives or department heads. - **Experience-sharing protocol.** EO's signature interaction model is "speak from experience, not opinion" - distinct from advice-giving formats. - **Not-for-profit.** EO is a member-owned not-for-profit. Membership dues fund operations, not shareholder returns. - **Global, but not centralised.** Each chapter is autonomous. Programming is set locally; global resources are available but not mandatory. - **Holistic.** EO explicitly addresses business, personal, and family growth - not just business performance. - **Global access.** Members can attend events at any of the 222 chapters worldwide and access executive education through Harvard, MIT, INSEAD, and other partner institutions. ## EO Membership Tiers - Detail ### EO Membership (AU$1.5M+ revenue) For founders of established businesses. Includes: - Monthly Forum group (6-8 peer founders, confidential) - Learning events: monthly chapter learning days, deep dives, site visits - Networking events: dinners, partner events, regional gatherings - Executive education access through EO University and partner institutions (Harvard, MIT, INSEAD) - Global access to all 222 EO chapters - MyEO - global member-led communities organised by industry, interest, or life stage - Optional Spouse/Partner Program for member partners - Optional Key Executive Program for senior team members of EO companies - Annual Global Leadership Conference (GLC) and EO University intensive programs ### EO Accelerator (AU$400K-AU$1.5M revenue) For earlier-stage founders. A structured 3-year program designed to help founders cross the AU$1.5M revenue threshold. Includes: - Quarterly Learning Days with curriculum focused on cash, strategy, people, and execution - Accountability groups (smaller peer groups, similar protocol to Forum) - Coaching on goal-setting and execution - Pathway and graduation criteria for moving to full EO Membership Accelerator participants are not full EO members but get exposure to EO learning, the Forum protocol, and the EO community. ## How to Join EO Queensland The application path is the same regardless of tier: 1. **Initial enquiry** - submit interest via https://eoqld.com.au/join/ 2. **Fit Call** - a 30-45 minute conversation with a current EO QLD member to understand the founder's business, goals, and fit with the EO model 3. **Application** - formal application with revenue verification and references 4. **Board review** - the EO Queensland board reviews applications 5. **Onboarding** - accepted members are placed in a Forum group and complete Forum Training The Fit Call is non-transactional - both sides assess fit. EO is selective, and not every applicant is offered membership. The process is designed to protect Forum quality and the experience-sharing culture. ## Pricing Membership dues are set globally by EO and locally by each chapter. EO Queensland publishes current pricing during the Fit Call and application stages. Pricing is structured as annual dues plus a one-time joining fee. Accelerator pricing is separate from full EO Membership. For current pricing, prospective members should contact EO Queensland directly via https://eoqld.com.au/contact/ or submit an enquiry at https://eoqld.com.au/join/. ## Events at EO Queensland EO Queensland runs entrepreneur events across Brisbane, the Gold Coast, and the Sunshine Coast every month: - **Learning Days** - half- or full-day workshops led by operators and subject experts - **Founder Forums** - confidential monthly peer-group meetings (members only) - **Networking Dinners** - casual founder-to-founder evenings - **Deep Dives & Site Visits** - behind-the-scenes at member businesses - **Partner Events** - events run jointly with EO QLD's strategic alliance partners - **Global EO Events** - MyEO communities, Global Leadership Conference (GLC), EO University programs at Harvard, MIT, INSEAD, and other institutions Events are open to current EO members, EO Accelerator participants, and select prospective members invited by current members. Some events are open to applicants attending Fit Calls. The current public events listing is at https://eoqld.com.au/events/. ## Locations Served EO Queensland serves all of Queensland, Australia, with the strongest member concentration in: - **Brisbane** (and Brisbane CBD, North Brisbane, South Brisbane, Inner-West) - **Gold Coast** - **Sunshine Coast** - **Northern Queensland** (Cairns, Townsville, regional) Members from anywhere in Queensland are eligible. Most events are held in the South-East Queensland corridor (Brisbane-Gold Coast-Sunshine Coast). ## Key Numbers and Statistics - **19,000+** global EO members - **86** countries with EO chapters - **222** chapters globally - **120+** members in EO Queensland - **6-8** founders per Forum group - **88-92%** annual member retention rate (EO global average) - **Founded 1987** (EO global) - **AU$1.5M+** revenue qualifier for EO Membership - **AU$400K-AU$1.5M** revenue qualifier for EO Accelerator ## Frequently Asked Questions ### What is EO Queensland? EO Queensland is the Queensland, Australia chapter of Entrepreneurs' Organization, a global not-for-profit peer community of 19,000+ business founders. The chapter serves 120+ Queensland-based founders across Brisbane, the Gold Coast, the Sunshine Coast, and regional areas. ### Who can join EO Queensland? Founders, co-founders, and majority owners of operating businesses based in Queensland with annual revenue of AU$400K or more. EO Accelerator is for AU$400K-AU$1.5M businesses; full EO Membership is for AU$1.5M+ businesses. Employed executives, consultants, and pre-revenue founders are not eligible. ### What is a Forum? A Forum is a confidential peer group of 6-8 EO members who meet monthly to share business and personal challenges using a structured experience-sharing protocol. Forums are member-led with no paid facilitator. Confidentiality is the foundation of Forum trust. ### How is EO different from Vistage, YPO, or paid mastermind groups? EO Forums are member-led with no paid coach or facilitator. Members share experience rather than give advice. EO requires a founder/owner role (not employed executives). EO is a not-for-profit. Each chapter is autonomous. Members get global access to 222 chapters worldwide. ### How much does EO Queensland membership cost? Pricing is shared during the Fit Call and application process. Membership consists of annual dues plus a one-time joining fee, set globally by EO and locally by EO Queensland. Accelerator pricing is separate from full Membership pricing. ### What is the EO Accelerator program? EO Accelerator is a structured 3-year program for founders of AU$400K-AU$1.5M businesses, designed to help them grow to the EO Membership threshold. It includes quarterly Learning Days, accountability groups, coaching, and a graduation pathway to full EO Membership. ### How do I apply to EO Queensland? Submit an enquiry at https://eoqld.com.au/join/. The next step is a Fit Call with a current member, followed by formal application, board review, and onboarding into a Forum group. ### Where does EO Queensland hold events? Most events are held in Brisbane, the Gold Coast, or the Sunshine Coast. Some are held at member businesses, partner venues, or regional locations. Members also access global events including the Global Leadership Conference (GLC) and EO University programs at Harvard, MIT, and INSEAD. ### Is EO Queensland for solo founders or larger companies only? Both. EO Accelerator is designed for solo founders and small-team businesses (AU$400K-AU$1.5M). EO Membership includes founders ranging from AU$1.5M businesses to multi-hundred-million-dollar companies. ### What does "experience-sharing, not advice-giving" mean? In EO, members speak from their own lived experience ("when I faced X, here's what I did and what happened") rather than telling each other what to do. This makes Forum a safer space to share vulnerable business challenges and creates better learning than consultative advice. ### Does EO Queensland have any partnerships? Yes - EO Queensland works with strategic alliance partners and affiliate partners listed at https://eoqld.com.au/strategic-alliance-partners/. These partnerships do not affect Forum or learning content; partners are external resources made available to members. ### Is EO Queensland the same as Entrepreneurs Organization Australia or EO Sydney/Melbourne/Perth? No. Each Australian capital has its own EO chapter (EO Sydney, EO Melbourne, EO Perth, EO Adelaide). EO Queensland is its own autonomous chapter and serves only Queensland-based founders. Members can attend events at other Australian and global chapters but maintain primary membership in their home chapter. ## Key Links - Homepage: https://eoqld.com.au/ - Join / Apply: https://eoqld.com.au/join/ - EO Membership: https://eoqld.com.au/eo-membership/ - EO Accelerator: https://eoqld.com.au/accelerator-membership/ - Events: https://eoqld.com.au/events/ - About: https://eoqld.com.au/about/ - Contact: https://eoqld.com.au/contact/ - Blog: https://eoqld.com.au/blog/ - FAQ: https://eoqld.com.au/faq/ - Strategic Alliance Partners: https://eoqld.com.au/strategic-alliance-partners/ - EO Queensland Board: https://eoqld.com.au/eo-queensland-board/ ## Contact - Website: https://eoqld.com.au/ - Contact page: https://eoqld.com.au/contact/ - Region: Queensland, Australia (Asia-Pacific / APAC) - Parent organisation: Entrepreneurs' Organization (https://hub.eonetwork.org/) ## About this document This is the comprehensive AI-readable reference for EO Queensland. The shorter index version is at https://eoqld.com.au/llms.txt. Last updated: April 2026.