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SUMMARY:EO Exploration: Sri Lanka 2026
DESCRIPTION:Journey to the jewel of the Indian Ocean\, where golden shores meet emerald highlands\, and timeless traditions flow seamlessly into modern life. From 28 February –6 March 2026\, you and fellow EOers from around the world will begin in the coastal charm of Galle before traveling inland to the tranquil lakeside sanctuary of Kandalama\, with a seaplane passage to Kandy—the cultural capital of Sri Lanka—woven into the experience. This exploration reveals the very soul of the island: vibrant\, spiritual\, and endlessly welcoming. \nEach day offers a balance of curated adventures and moments of spontaneous discovery. From riding waves on sunlit beaches and venturing into rainforests that end in hidden pools\, to encountering whales on the horizon or dining beneath the historic lighthouse\, your time in Galle is filled with energy\, history\, and wonder. \nFrom the southern coast\, the journey shifts inland to Kandalama\, where the jungle embraces ancient cities and elephants wander freely. Here\, you will climb Sigiriya Rock at dawn\, visit UNESCO World Heritage temples that hold centuries of devotion\, and walk the paths of the ancient village of Puranagama. In this timeless setting\, you’ll share conversations with local people and artisans who keep traditional crafts and stories alive. A highlight awaits with a seaplane journey to Kandy\, where sacred rituals at the Temple of the Tooth\, music\, and dance connect you to the living spirit of the island. \nEvenings bring moments of connection—farm-to-table dinners\, starlit skies mirrored on the lake\, and conversations that linger long into the night. Each sunrise\, each shared meal\, each blessing in a sacred place deepens the sense that this is more than a trip. \nThis is an exploration of spirit\, culture\, and community. By journey’s end\, Sri Lanka will leave its mark on your heart\, with memories and friendships that endure far beyond its shores.
URL:https://eochicago.org/event/eo-exploration-sri-lanka-2026/
LOCATION:Jetwing Lighthouse Hotel\, 433 A\, Dadella\, Galle\, 80000\, Sri Lanka
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SUMMARY:Escape the Ordinary: The EO 5% Experience
DESCRIPTION:An Elite Escape Room Challenge for EO Teams Ready to Think Faster—Together\n\n\n\nEO Escape Room + Pizza 🍕🔐 \nReady to test your problem-solving skills outside the boardroom? \nJoin us for a fun\, fast-paced escape room experience\, where we’ll break into teams and tackle one of these missions: \n\nRob the Bank 💰\nEscape the Bunker 💣\nOutsmart the Zodiac Killer 🔍\nBreak Out of Prison 🚔\n\nExpect clever puzzles\, teamwork\, laughs\, and a little friendly competition along the way. \nAfter the escape\, we’ll head to Lou Malnati’s for deep-dish pizza\, drinks\, and great EO conversation. 🍕 \nNo prep\, no pressure—just a chance to connect\, think differently\, and enjoy a great night with fellow EO members. \nEscape first. Pizza second.\nThe perfect EO equation. \n  \n  \n  \nLocation:\nFox in a Box Escape Room Chicago is located in the lower level of Dearborn Galleria. To find them\, look for the Roots Pizza across from Dearborn Station. They are in the big red Dearborn Station building with a clock tower — go in under the clock tower and walk to the sign with their logo near the stairs and follow instructions. \nParking:\nMetered street parking is available at a cost of $4/hour for up to 3 hours. All day “stack” parking is available behind the building (pricing varies by the demand/whim of the attendant). ParkWhiz.com has numerous nearby options showing a map with price for the duration you require. (Following the link to ParkWhiz should give a $5 discount for first time users.) \nRSVP By: 3/6/26. \nAttendees: EO Members\, EOA\, SAPs & SLPs
URL:https://eochicago.org/event/escape-the-ordinary-the-eo-5-experience/
LOCATION:Fox In A Box Escape Room Chicago\, 47 W Polk Street\, Suite Lower 5\, Chicago\, IL 60605\, Chicago\, IL\, 60605\, US
CATEGORIES:Engagement
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260312T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260312T160000
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SUMMARY:EO Membership Interview Day
DESCRIPTION:Your Path to EO Chicago Membership\nThis is your formal interview for potential acceptance into EO Chicago. \nYou’ll meet one-on-one with two existing EO members for a conversational interview centered on our core values\, culture fit\, and your entrepreneurial journey. This is an opportunity for us to get to know you—and for you to experience what makes EO such a powerful and supportive community. \nWe’re excited to connect and explore the possibility of welcoming you into the chapter. \nFollowing the interviews\, we’d love for you to stay and join us for happy hour. \n  \nAttendees: EO Members\, EOA Members\, & Prospective Members
URL:https://eochicago.org/event/eo-membership-interview-day/
LOCATION:EO House Chicago\, 1714 North Damen Avenue 3rd Floor\, Chicago\, IL 60647\, Chicago\, IL\, 60647\, US
CATEGORIES:Membership
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260317T140000
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SUMMARY:Learning Workshop w/Bobby Achettu - Behind the Deal: A Founder & His Investment Banker Deep Dive
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday March 17 (St. Patrick’s Day!) \n10am-1pm with lunch & happy hour afterwards from 1-2pm \nBehind the Deal: A Founder & His Investment Banker Deep Dive \nTools\, insights\, and real‑world lessons to prepare you for a future exit \nSelling a company is one of the most consequential decisions a founder will ever make: emotionally\, financially\, and operationally. Even the strongest leaders discover that the process reveals complexities you simply can’t see until you’re inside it. \nIn this interactive workshop\, you’ll hear the same transaction told from two sides: the founder who built the company and the investment banker who guided the deal. This isn’t a lecture. You’ll explore the transaction from both perspectives and work through structured\, hands‑on worksheets that equip you with practical tools to bring back to your organization. \nYour Guides:  \nBobby Achettu: Founder\, Operator\, Seller \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \nA 12‑year EO member and former Chicago Chapter President\, Bobby founded his company in 2009 and scaled it to 120 employees\, earning five consecutive Inc. 500 rankings. In 2022\, he sold to a strategic after a rigorous 10‑month process involving dozens of intro calls/in-person meetings\, multiple expressions of interst\, one signed LOI\, and a diligence sprint that tested every part of the business. \nSeth Deutch: Investment Banker\, Operator\, Deal Architect \nSeth has had a diverse career as an M&A leader\, including having been the president of a major business unit inside a Fortune 500 company\, overseeing more than 10\,000 employees and driving both organic and inorganic growth. Today\, he is the CEO of Sampson Partners\, leveraging his experience leading 100+ transactions. Seth has “written the book” on M&A\, both literally and figuratively.\n. \nOver the course of three hours\, we’ll walk through the four stages of a transaction: \n1. Decisioning: Should you sell\, and when? \n\nHow founders know it’s time\nIndustry consolidation signals\nPersonal vs. business readiness\nThe hidden costs of waiting too long\n\n2. Deal Sourcing: Finding the right banker and the right buyer \n\nWhat a banker really does\nWhat buyers look for early\nHow Bobby and Seth aligned on strategy and valuation\n\n3. Diligence: The most intense 90 days of your career \n\nWhat diligence really feels like\nAvoiding deal‑killing landmines\nWhat buyers obsess over\n\n4. Post‑Transaction: Life after the wire hits \n\nIntegration realities vs. expectations\nCultural challenges\nWhat founders wish they’d done differently\n\nTogether\, Bobby and Seth will walk you through the wins\, mistakes\, surprises\, and lessons that only come from living a deal end‑to‑end. \nAnd by the way\, there are worse ways to spend St. Patrick’s Day than leveling up your exit strategy. \nRSVP By: 3/12/26 \nAttendees: EO\, EOA\, SAP & Prospects
URL:https://eochicago.org/event/learning-workshop-w-bobby-achettu-ma/
LOCATION:EO House\, 1714 N. Damen Avenue 3rd Floor\, Chicago\, IL\, 60647
CATEGORIES:Learning,Membership
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SUMMARY:Virtual People Day Session 1
DESCRIPTION:EO members will lead you through an engaging day to explore and build a strategy for your business focused on people!\n\n\n\nIf 2025/26 is the year you want more cash\, clearer strategy\, stronger people\, and bullet-proof execution\, the EO Accelerator curriculum is your roadmap. We’ve packaged the essentials into four seasonal sprints—each one laser-focused on a key constraint holding founders back.
URL:https://eochicago.org/event/virtual-people-day-session/
LOCATION:Webinar/Virtual Learning
CATEGORIES:Accelerator,Learning
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260118T061456Z
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SUMMARY:Q4 Executive Board Strategy Summit
DESCRIPTION:As we move into Q4\, we are excited to invite you to our Executive Board Strategy Summit—an essential opportunity to align\, innovate\, and elevate our collective impact. \nWhat’s on the Agenda: \n\nQ3 Review & Key Takeaways: Reflect on our wins and challenges from Q3\, ensuring we carry forward the lessons that will sharpen our execution.\nStrategic Alignment: Revisit and refine our priorities to confirm we’re aligned with our vision and positioned to hit our rocks with clarity and confidence.\nFuture Focus: Explore new opportunities\, anticipate potential challenges\, and set bold goals that will propel us into the next stage of growth.\n\nThis summit is designed to strengthen our momentum\, deepen collaboration\, and ensure every board member is empowered to drive meaningful results. Your presence and insights are vital as we chart the course for an impactful Q4 and beyond. \n  \nRSVP By: 3/11/26. \nAttendees: EO Executive Board\, #2s & Facilitator
URL:https://eochicago.org/event/q4-exec-board-summit-2/
LOCATION:EO House Chicago\, 1714 North Damen Ave. 3rd Floor\, Chicago\, IL 60647\, Chicago\, IL\, 60647\, US
CATEGORIES:President
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260318T160000
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SUMMARY:Launchpad Forum - March 2026
DESCRIPTION:Launchpad Forum is a space designed exclusively for new EO members and Forum moderators actively recruiting new members. This curated experience allows participants to explore the power of Forum\, practice going 5%\, and build meaningful connections—all within EO’s enhanced Forum Framework tailored to support every stage of the entrepreneurial journey. \nRSVP By: 3/13/26. \nAttendees: New EO Members & Moderators of forums who are recruiting new members.
URL:https://eochicago.org/event/launchpad-forum-march-2026/
LOCATION:EO House Chicago\, 1714 North Damen Avenue 3rd Floor\, Chicago\, IL\, 60647
CATEGORIES:Forum
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260319T185000
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SUMMARY:EO Goes Virtual: Sandbox VR Experience
DESCRIPTION:EO Chicago\, \nYou’re receiving this for a reason. \nOn March 19\, a private immersive arena opens for exactly 18 EO members.  \nNo audience. No observers. No second wave. \nEighteen enter. Eighteen compete. \nYou’ll step into a fully immersive environment where strategy matters\, alliances form quickly\, and instincts get tested. Every move counts. Every decision shifts the outcome. \nThis is not a dinner. This is not a panel. This is not passive. \nIt’s high energy. It’s competitive. It’s unforgettable. \nOnly the first 18 members to register will gain access.\nWhen the list fills\, it closes. No waitlist. No exceptions. \nIf you’re in\, commit. \n  \nWear light\, comfortable clothing so you can move around freely and comfortably in our VR environments! Some games really get the heart pumping! \nWear contacts instead of glasses if possible for more comfort. We do have a few prescription lenses on site but they do not account for variances in each eye. \nSandbox VR is located on the second floor of the mall right across from Distrik which is the food court. It is best to park on the fourth floor of the orange parking garage closest to the elevators by the bridge that leads you to the mall. \nRSVP By: 3/11/26  \nAttendees: EO Members\, EOA & SAP \n*This experience is not recommended for pregnant women or those with heart conditions. \n 
URL:https://eochicago.org/event/eo-goes-virtual-sandbox-vr-experience/
LOCATION:Sandbox VR\, 560 Oakbrook Center\, Oak Brook\, IL\, 60523
CATEGORIES:Engagement
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260323T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260323T150000
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SUMMARY:North American GSEA Regional Competition
DESCRIPTION:You’re invited to the North American GSEA Regional Competition hosted at EO House Chicago. This is an exciting opportunity to watch the most promising student entrepreneurs from across the United States and Canada compete for advancement to the next stage of the GSEA journey. \nThis event brings together a remarkable group of young founders—students who are already building impactful companies and pushing bold ideas forward. Your presence and support help elevate their experience and add energy to an already inspiring day of entrepreneurial spirit. \nWe welcome all EO members to attend\, cheer on the competitors\, and take part in the buzz and momentum that make GSEA such a powerful program. \nTentative Agenda: \n10:00-11:00 – First round of Presenters \n11:00-11:15 – Break \n11:15-12:00 – Second round of Presenters \n12:00-12:15 – Break \n12:15 – 1:00 – Third round of Presenters \n1:00 – 3:00 – Lunch and EO Panel \n  \nThis regional competition highlights the creativity\, resilience\, and entrepreneurial drive of North America’s next generation of founders. We hope you’ll join us to witness their ideas come to life and support their journey to the global stage. \n  \nRSVP By: 3/13/26 (We need a headcount for lunch) \nAttendees: EO Members\, Accelerators & SAPs
URL:https://eochicago.org/event/north-american-gsea-regional-competition/
LOCATION:EO House Chicago\, 1714 N. Damen Avenue Ste. 3rd Floor\, Chicago\, IL\, 60647
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