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Entrepreneurs' Organization Silicon Valley

This is the official page of the Silicon Valley Chapter of EO. Our Vision:
To build the world's most influential community of entrepreneurs.

Our Mission:
Engage leading entrepreneurs to learn and grow. Our Core Values:

Boldly Go! - Bet on your own abilities
Thirst for Learning - Be a student of opportunity
Make a Mark - Leave a legacy
Trust and Respect - Build a safe haven for learning and growth
Cool - Create, seek out and celebrate once-in-a-lifetime experiences

Facts at a glance:
Total Sales: More than US$565 billion
Average Sales

: US$59.7 million per year
Total Members: 9,500
Average Age: 42
Total Number of Employees: More than 2.2 million
Average Member Employees: 232
Number of EO Chapters Worldwide: 131
Number of Countries Represented: 40

08/19/2026

Meet Kenji Niwa, EOSV Board Member and SAP Chair for 2026–2027, and the founder of Firstcard.

Kenji’s entrepreneurial journey started in Tokyo, where he launched Japan’s first internship platform for students while still in college. After growing and selling the company, he moved to Silicon Valley, spent 16 years in tech, and became an angel investor supporting more than 40 startups.

His own experience of being rejected for a credit card and struggling to understand how to build credit inspired him to create Firstcard, a platform designed to help people build credit and find financial products that fit their lives.

For Kenji, EO has been just as much about personal growth as business growth:

“EO has helped me become a more confident and strategic leader... Having friends you can talk to about anything is one of the most valuable things in life.”

Outside of work, Kenji trains MMA twice a week and recently conquered his fear of skiing in Sun Valley, Idaho.

We’re excited to have Kenji serving as our SAP Chair for 2026–2027 and bringing his experience, curiosity, and entrepreneurial perspective to the EOSV Board.

08/18/2026

Why You Should Attend on August 27

Growing your sales doesn't always mean working longer hours.

Join us for Part II of V: Double Your Sales Output Without Working More Hours with Morné Smit and discover practical strategies to help you increase sales performance by improving your systems, processes, and sales culture.

Whether you're looking to scale your business, empower your team, or create more consistent results, this session is designed to give founders and business leaders actionable insights they can apply immediately.

Don't miss the opportunity to learn from one of the world's leading sales transformation experts and connect with fellow entrepreneurs committed to growth.

Reserve your spot here: https://tinyurl.com/part2-Morne-Smit-workshop and take the next step toward building a stronger, more scalable sales organization.

08/11/2026

𝙀𝙭𝙥𝙖𝙣𝙙𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙞𝙣𝙩𝙤 𝙎𝙞𝙡𝙞𝙘𝙤𝙣 𝙑𝙖𝙡𝙡𝙚𝙮? 𝙎𝙩𝙖𝙮 𝙘𝙤𝙣𝙣𝙚𝙘𝙩𝙚𝙙 𝙬𝙞𝙩𝙝 𝙀𝙊.

If you're already an EO member from another chapter and spend time in Silicon Valley for business or personal growth, Secondary Membership gives you the opportunity to become part of our local community.

𝘼𝙨 𝙖 𝙎𝙚𝙘𝙤𝙣𝙙𝙖𝙧𝙮 𝙈𝙚𝙢𝙗𝙚𝙧, you'll gain access to EO Silicon Valley's events, forums, and entrepreneurial network, making it easier to build meaningful relationships and connect with founders who understand the challenges of growing a business.

Whether you're here for a season or frequently travel to the Bay Area, EO Silicon Valley offers a place to learn, connect, and grow alongside fellow entrepreneurs from day one.

Interested in becoming a Secondary Member? We'd love to welcome you to our chapter.

08/07/2026

Ready to double your sales output without working more hours?

Join us on August 27 for Part II of V: Double Your Sales Output Without Working More Hours, the next session in EO Silicon Valley's exclusive Sales Growth Series with Morné Smit.

Discover practical strategies to improve your sales performance, eliminate bottlenecks, and build systems that help your team achieve more without adding more hours to the workday.

Date: August 27, 2026
Format: Live Virtual Session via Zoom

Missed Part I? No problem. You can catch up before the session.

Comment "Session 1" below, and we'll send you the replay link so you're ready for Part II.

Register now and continue building a sales engine that drives predictable, sustainable growth.

Register Here: https://tinyurl.com/part2-Morne-Smit-workshop

08/05/2026

𝙒𝙚𝙡𝙘𝙤𝙢𝙚 𝙩𝙤 𝙀𝙊𝙎𝙑, 𝙄𝙨𝙨𝙚𝙮 𝙈𝙖𝙚𝙙𝙖!

We're thrilled to welcome Issey Maeda to EO Silicon Valley.

Issey has been building companies since 2006, when he started as a university student angel investor, and hasn't slowed down since. As a venture builder, he's founded or invested in roughly 70 companies across Japan, the US, China, and Singapore. His roots are technical: systems integration, IT infrastructure, data centers, and cybersecurity, a foundation he's used to build ventures alongside major players, from sports DX with a leading advertising agency to distribution DX with a major airline.

In recent years, Issey has turned his focus to people and transformation. He launched a cybersecurity talent development business in 2021, then opened Japan's first training school dedicated to generative AI in 2023, pioneering industry- and role-specific AI education. This past June, he renamed his company from DXHR to AXR, built around "AX" (AI Transformation), redesigning companies from the ground up, across people, organizations, and operations, with AI built in. AXR has now driven hands-on transformation for more than 200 client companies, from listed enterprises to SMEs.

Issey already splits his time between Japan and the West Coast, with an investing vehicle here in Silicon Valley, and he's leaning further into a dual-location lifestyle. What he's most looking forward to in EOSV is community, real friendships and a room he can call home on this side of the Pacific.

If you're building at the intersection of AI and organizational transformation, or want to talk shop about running ventures across the US and Japan, Issey's your guy. Welcome home, Issey — we've been expecting you.

08/04/2026

What business are you really in?

During LA Rise, Mark Cuban challenged entrepreneurs to look beyond the products they sell. He shared that Cost Plus Drugs isn't simply in the business of selling medication. It's in the business of building trust.

Their approach is rooted in transparency. By openly sharing their pricing model, including a fixed 15% markup, they've created a business that stands out not because it's louder, but because it's trusted.

One of the most memorable takeaways was his simple formula:

𝙏𝙧𝙪𝙨𝙩 = 𝙏𝙧𝙖𝙣𝙨𝙥𝙖𝙧𝙚𝙣𝙘𝙮 ÷ 𝙎𝙚𝙡𝙛-𝙞𝙣𝙩𝙚𝙧𝙚𝙨𝙩

For founders, it's a reminder that trust isn't built through marketing alone. It's earned through consistent actions, honest communication, and putting customers first.

As entrepreneurs, how can we create more transparency in our businesses and strengthen the trust our customers place in us?

07/28/2026

More than 400 entrepreneurs from 19 EO chapters came together at LA Rise to exchange ideas on leadership, AI, innovation, and building businesses that last. EO Silicon Valley was proudly represented by our Marketing & Communication Chair and President-Elect, Alice Chen, alongside Gary Rubin, our longest-tenured member with more than 25 years in EO and REBL, one of our newest EO Silicon Valley members.

From Mark Cuban and Fallon Fadami's insights on trust, transparency, and AI to meaningful conversations among founders, LA Rise was a powerful reminder that entrepreneurs grow faster when they learn from one another.

It was also a great opportunity to reconnect with many friends from EO Orange County, EO Los Angeles, and EO Las Vegas. We look forward to strengthening these cross-chapter relationships and continuing to learn, collaborate, and grow together in the years ahead.

We're excited to bring these insights back to our EO Silicon Valley community. Stay tuned as we share more key takeaways from the event.

07/23/2026

At EO Silicon Valley, we believe every founder deserves a place where they can have honest conversations, build meaningful relationships, and grow alongside people who understand the entrepreneurial journey.

Whether you're building your business here in the Bay Area or joining us from another EO chapter around the world to expand your business and personal reach in Silicon Valley, there's a seat for you at the table.

As our President, Jeff "JRAD" Radzinski, and President-Elect, Alice Y Chen , put it:

"Welcome. We've been expecting you. For the founder building here in the Bay Area, EOSV is your room of trusted peers and honest counsel. For the EO member arriving from afar, it's your gateway to Silicon Valley and the people who open its doors. Either way, you've found your room. Welcome home."

Here's to another year of connection, collaboration, and growing together.

Welcome home.

07/22/2026

"My sales function needs a lot of work."

When EO Silicon Valley Chapter President JRad shared this at the end of the workshop, the room paid attention.

On July 21, EO Silicon Valley and EO West Bridge came together for Unlock the Hidden Revenue Engine in Your Sales Culture, the first session of the 5-Part Sales Growth Series with Morné Smit.

The workshop challenged founders and CEOs to look beyond revenue numbers and examine the systems, habits, and culture driving their sales organizations. It became clear that sustainable growth doesn't come from working harder. It comes from building a stronger sales engine.

JRad summed up his biggest takeaway:

"My sales function needs a lot of work."

That kind of honest reflection is what drives real growth. The first step isn't having all the answers. It's recognizing where the opportunity lies.

A big thank you to Morné Smit for leading an insightful session and to everyone from EO Silicon Valley and EO West Bridge who joined us. We look forward to continuing the conversation in the upcoming sessions of the 5-Part Sales Growth Series.

EO Silicon Valley and EO West Bridge members: Missed Session 1 or want to revisit the insights? Comment "Sales" below, and we'll send you the Session 1 recording.

07/21/2026

“This is a great forum for you to come and expand your mind, expand your business, and exchange insights. I can’t say enough great things about this chapter and about EO.”
— Alice Chen, EOSV MarComm Chair | President-Elect

Because leadership isn’t just about growth—it’s about perspective.

The rooms you step into.
The conversations you’re willing to have.
The insights you choose to embrace.

Inside EO, you don’t just scale your business—you expand how you think, how you lead, and how you show up in every part of your life.

This is where ideas evolve into breakthroughs.
Where shared experiences become lasting wisdom.

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http://eosv.org/

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