River City Labs joins Entrepreneurs' Organisation Brisbane, as EO Brisbane sponsor of the Accelerator Program

Brisbane’s leading tech startup hub River City Labs will support The Entrepreneurs’ Organization Brisbane Chapter as a sponsor of the Accelerator Program in 2019.

The Entrepreneurs’ Organization (EO) is a global, peer-to-peer network of more than 13,000 influential business owners with 181 chapters in 57 countries. Founded in 1987, EO is the catalyst that enables leading entrepreneurs to learn and grow, leading to greater success in business and beyond.

Peta Ellis, CEO at River City Labs said “River City Labs has been in the business of supporting Founders and Startups since 2012 through our accelerator programs and events. It seems only natural for both organisations to work together in supporting Brisbane’s Entrepreneurs journey”.

I look forward to sharing River City Labs’ facilities and network with The Entrepreneur’s Organization in providing support to its’ Accelerator Participants and EO Brisbane members”. EO Members (US1M +) and EO Accelerators (US250K - US1M) are later stage entrepreneurs no longer in the startup phase, with thriving businesses. The partnership aligns with our vision to support founders from all stages of their journey.

The benefit for our members is that via this partnership our connections and talent pool for mentors, advisors and industry experts and veterans has increased in size and quality significantly”.

The Entrepreneurs’ Organization Brisbane Chapter was founded in 1997. The organization represents a diverse range of industries, including but not limited to;

Accounting, Agriculture, Architecture/Design, Information Technology, Construction Services, Education/Training,Environmental, Financial Services, Health/Medical, Hospitality Services, Import/Export/Trade, Legal Services, Manufacturing, Marketing, Mining Industry, Real Estate, Retail, Sports/Fitness Services, Telecommunication Services, Television/Film, Travel.

“We are thrilled to welcome River City Labs to the EO Brisbane community and in particular to our Accelerator program. We feel there are strong synergies between the two organisations particularly through our passion and commitment to supporting entrepreneurs. With such a strong network of business founders and dedicated professionals, we look forward to growing together towards a successful and rewarding 2019” said Annika Launay, EOA Marketing and Communications Chair 18/19.

River City Labs joined EO's Brisbane Sponsor of the Accelerator on January 2019.

About River City Labs

River City Labs fosters the growth of startup companies solving big problems. We provide resources to empower, support and connect entrepreneurs. River City Labs powers a range of programs, events and engagement opportunities, enabling our corporate partners to innovate differently and embed their teams within the startup community.

River City Labs is a human-led organisation ensuring founders come first always and every engagement is underpinned by our core values of Give, Learn, Grow, Take Action and Always Challenge.

EO Brisbane Membership (US1M+)

The Entrepreneurs’ Organization is a non-profit global membership network of 13,000+ influential business owners in over 60 countries. To be considered for membership, entrepreneurs must be the founder, co-founder, owner or controlling shareholder of a company with at least US$1 million in annual revenue. EO’s mission is to engage leading entrepreneurs to learn and grow.

Our Members: Entrepreneurs must meet the following criteria to be considered eligible for membership in the Entrepreneurs’ Organization: 1. Be the founder, co-founder, owner or controlling shareholder of a company. 2. Serve in one of the above roles for a company grossing a minimum of US$1 million annually.

The Entrepreneurs’ Organization enriches members’ lives by providing benefits drawn from three dynamic areas: peer-to-peer learning, once-in-a-lifetime experiences and connections to experts.

Accelerator Program (US250K - US1M)

At Accelerator, our mission is to empower entrepreneurs with the tools, accountability and community to aggressively grow and master their business.

As a first-stage entrepreneur, you face new challenges every day. Whether it’s determining how you’re going to fill the rush of new orders, deciding how you’re going to penetrate new markets or figuring out how you’re going to make payroll, it seems at times you find yourself wishing you had an instruction manual for your business.

It’s okay. We understand.

And we’re here to help. Accelerator, an Entrepreneurs’ Organization program, is the catalyst that enables first-stage entrepreneurs to catapult your business to the next level. Our mission is to empower you with the tools you need to grow your business to more than US$1 million in sales and provide you with the skills to make yourself a better entrepreneur and leader.

Along with structured educational content focused on the core areas of first-stage businesses, the Accelerator Program affords you the unique experience of learning from and connecting with the world’s most influential entrepreneurs.

You can view more on the Accelerator Program here: https://www.eonetwork.org/eo-accelerator