EO Portland Accelerator Program

The EO Accelerator learning and support program is for entrepreneurs who turn over $250K+ annually in their business and want to accelerate growth.

Our program empowers you with the tools, accountability, and community you need to grow your business to more than $1 million in sales, and supports you in becoming a better entrepreneur and leader.


Accelerator members receive

  • 4 quarterly, professionally facilitated training days built on the principles developed by Verne Harnish from his bestselling book Scaling Up — to catapult your business over $1M annual turnover

  • Monthly accountability groups of 4-5 EO Accelerator peers, along with a current EO Member as your coach to support you through your journey

  • 4-6 annual exclusive EO Learning Events led by some of the US’s most influential entrepreneurs and speakers

  • Access to over 1,000 EO Accelerator members global directory network

  • Opportunities throughout the year to network with top-tier Portland entrepreneurs

GUIDELINES & COMMITMENT

  • The Accelerator curriculum is a minimum two-year learning program

  • Attend each quarterly Learning Day (full day) with the intentions of implementing the practices in your business

  • Fully participating in monthly accountability forum groups (3-4 hours)

  • Attending at least four EO learning and networking events per year

QUALIFYING CRITERIA

EO Accelerator program membership is exclusive, limited to those that are the founder, co-founder, owner, or controlling shareholder of their company with a minimum annual turnover of $250K+. There is an application process that includes revenue verification.

COST

Annual tuition is $2,500, and there is a one-time initiation fee of $500. Upon acceptance into the Accelerator program, tuition will be prorated from your start date through June 30 to align with a June 30 – July 1 fiscal year.

EO Accelerator Portland Brochure

PROSPECTIVE MEMBERS

Coffee & Connections: A Membership Preview Event

Join us for Coffee & Connections—a casual, high-impact morning designed to introduce growth-minded founders to the power of Portland’s EO Accelerator community.

If you're a business owner with annual revenue between $250K–$1M and aiming to cross the $1M milestone, this is your opportunity to:

  • Connect with like-minded entrepreneurs who are serious about scaling.

  • Explore how our proven growth curriculum transforms businesses through Strategy, People, Execution, and Cash.

  • Experience the power of peer accountability and mentorship in action.

No pressure. Just powerful insights and connections that could change the trajectory of your business.

The Next Meeting Is Coming Up!

Thursday, February 12th, 2026, 9a-10:30a
Olympia Provisions

Submit the form below to receive an invitation or register here.

“EO Accelerator has completely changed the way I look at my business. Going into Accelerator, I thought my business was streamlined, but it was only aerodynamic because it was missing critical pieces. The tools of Accelerator have enabled me to take action and optimize my business structure. EO has helped me refine my management style and take the bigger picture into account.””