Welcome to EO Central Virginia
The world's leading entrepreneur peer community — helping business owners build stronger companies and better lives.
EO Central Virginia is more than surface-level networking. Through high-value events, trusted forums, and regional, national, and global connections, you'll expand your thinking, grow your business, and build a better life alongside successful business owners who understand what it takes.
EO is a global network of ~20,000 entrepreneurs whose companies average $3.6M in annual revenue.
~20,000
Global Members
$3.6M
Average Annual Revenue
"EO gave me a room full of people who actually understand the weight of leading a company. The vulnerability in Forum is unlike anything I've experienced. It's where real breakthroughs happen."
Kasey Hayes
Our Region
Serving the entrepreneurs of Central Virginia.
EO Central Virginia proudly serves the greater Central Virginia region — anchored by our two major markets, Richmond and Charlottesville. Our chapter brings together the area's most ambitious founders to learn, grow, and support one another.
Whether you're building a tech startup in Scott's Addition, running a manufacturing business in Henrico, or scaling a services firm in Charlottesville, EO Central Virginia connects you with entrepreneurs who understand the unique opportunities and challenges of doing business in Central Virginia.
Your EO Journey
Where will your journey take you?
As an EO member, you can pursue these journeys simultaneously or move between them at any stage.
Forum
Peer-to-Peer Learning
Share experiences in a small, confidential group of 8–10 entrepreneurs who meet monthly. Gain perspective, accountability, and deep personal connections through EO's proprietary Gestalt protocol — a space unlike any other in business.
Learning
Knowledge & Growth
Access world-class speakers, hands-on workshops, and deep-dive sessions on everything from scaling strategy to personal development. Stay ahead of industry trends and sharpen the skills that matter most to your business.
Leadership
Influence & Impact
Step into leadership roles at the chapter, regional, or global level. Build executive skills, expand your influence, and shape the future of EO — all while growing as an entrepreneur and community leader.
Networking
Connections & Opportunity
Tap into a global network of ~20,000 founders across 200+ chapters. Build relationships that open doors to new partnerships, clients, and collaborations — locally in Richmond and around the world.
Forum
Share experiences in a small, confidential group of 8–10 entrepreneurs who meet monthly. Gain perspective, accountability, and deep personal connections through EO's proprietary Gestalt protocol — a space unlike any other in business.
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Not a member yet? Join us as a guest — meet members at a short ExperienceEO session right before the main event.
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Why entrepreneurs choose EO.
"Before EO, my conversations with other founders never got past small talk. Forum changed that. There's a structure that lets you go deep with people who actually get it. I've gotten more out of those sessions than years of networking events combined."
Alex Brito
CURE
"EO gave me access to a room I didn't know existed: entrepreneurs who've already solved the problems I'm facing. The learning events alone have paid for my membership ten times over. It's the relationships that keep me coming back. My leadership with EO has taken me all over the world. Leading other leaders and helping the organization grow has had an impact on my life and my business."
Greg Samuels
SOLVARIA
"Running a company can feel isolating. EO Central Virginia changed that for me. Having a trusted group of peers who challenge my thinking and hold me accountable has made me a better leader at work and at home."
Tommy Bettin
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Get Connected
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