From Startup to Scaling Up — what does it really take to grow a business and lead with impact?

At this invite-only EO Melbourne event, you’ll hear from influential voices in business as we highlight entrepreneurs who are reshaping the future of business and leadership.

Curious about the global network supporting over 19,000 entrepreneurs worldwide?

This VIP event offers a rare opportunity to experience it first-hand through a panel of EO Members sharing their experiences, followed by a learning event “AI Transformation for 2025 and Beyond”, where we’ll dive into the next wave of business evolution with Zanyar Outhman, Founder of Zuse Digital and Jabri, and Dan Petrovic, managing director of DEJAN.

With only 20 spots available for qualifying founders and business owners, this is a once-in-a-lifetime chance to connect with like-minded leaders, gain real insights, and explore what’s possible when ambition meets the right community.

PLEASE NOTE:

Your Expression of Interest will be reviewed before we can confirm your place as it does not automatically guarantee a spot to the event. If you meet the criteria and spots are available, we’ll be in touch within 48 hours with a confirmation and next steps.

event details

📍  Port Melbourne Yacht Club, 38 Beach St, Port Melbourne VIC 3207 📅  Thursday, 11 September 2025
⏰  8:45 AM – 12:30 PM (Morning tea & barista coffee included)

Can I attend?

This event is exclusively for Melbourne-based entrepreneurs who are interested in learning more about EO and what membership offers. To attend, you must meet the EO Qualification Requirements:

• Own, found, or hold a majority stake in a business generating at least AU $1.5M (or US $1M) in annual revenue

• OR lead a venture-backed company with at least AU $3M (or US $2M) in private funding or AU $7.5M (or US $5M) in public funding and a minimum of 10 employees

How to Register

Submit your Expression of Interest using the form below. If you meet the eligibility criteria and we have capacity, you’ll receive a confirmation within 48 hours. Tickets are strictly limited and will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis to qualifying individuals, so be sure to confirm your attendance once contacted.

Once your spot is secured, you’ll receive event details and next steps to ensure you get the most out of the experience.

If you’re a growth-focused entrepreneur looking to connect with like-minded business leaders, this is your chance to experience EO Melbourne firsthand.

About the event

We’ll kick off the event with a panel of EO Members sharing their personal journeys—real stories of challenges, breakthroughs, and the transformative power of the EO community.

You’ll get a sneak peek into how EO supports entrepreneurs in achieving 360-degree growth, from business performance to personal development, and why connection and shared learning remain at the heart of entrepreneurial success.

Following the panel, we’ll dive into AI Transformation for 2025 and Beyond with Zanyar Outhman, Founder of Zuse Digital and Jabri, and Dan Petrovic, Managing Director of DEJAN. Zanyar will reveal how agentic AI, Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG), and human–AI collaboration are redefining operational excellence—enabling smarter workflows, empowered teams, and sustainable competitive advantage.

Dan will then ask a confronting question: What does AI think about your brand? As AI increasingly shapes consumer decisions in real time, you’ll uncover how to assess your brand’s position in the AI-powered marketplace and boost visibility in an era of intelligent discovery. Spots are limited, so secure yours now and get ahead of the curve.

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about entreprenuers Organization

Founded in 1987, Entrepreneurs’ Organization (EO) is a global network of 19,000-plus influential business owners, with over 213 chapters in more than 60 countries, including 5 chapters across Australia. The Melbourne chapter, like all chapters globally, is run by entrepreneurs, for entrepreneurs, with the help of our fantastic chapter administration staff.

As a not-for-profit organization, EO is the only global network exclusively for entrepreneurs. EO provides members with growth and leadership opportunities, helping entrepreneurs to develop their business acumen through peer-to-peer learning, once-in-a-lifetime experiences and connections to experts.