EO Detroit

Jamie Metzl: Super Convergence - How the AI, Genetics, and Biotechnology Revolutions will Transform our Lives, Work, and World
2025-01-16 16:00 - 19:30 (America/Detroit) | Michigan
Expand & Evolve Focus: Mind & Business

The rapid growth of new AI systems like ChatGPT and Google Bard have made most people realize significant change is on the horizon. But while most people still think of these AI capabilities as improved internet search tools, the implications are far more profound. Jamie Metzl is one of the world’s leading experts on the implications of the intersecting AI, genetics, and biotechnology revolutions. In this both far-reaching and highly practical talk, leading futurist Jamie Metzl explores the big picture implications of this transformative moment in human history and how individuals, companies, and societies can best ride the wave of this change rather than be subsumed by it.

Members, Accelerators and Strategic Alliance Partners are welcome to bring one guest. Lunch will be served.

In the Board Room With John Anderson
2025-01-23 12:30 - 14:00 | Sheffield Office Park, 3290 W. Big Beaver, Suite 195, Troy, Michigan, 48084
We’re excited to welcome an EO Detroit legend to speak to our members during this intimate event! The Founder of our Chapter, First EO Detroit President and inaugural inductee of our EO Detroit Entrepreneur Hall of Fame will share his extraordinary journey with us.

For two decades, John has inspired and challenged leaders to achieve their greatest personal potential by helping CEOs and executive teams develop clear, measurable, and defined goals. John was the first coach to work with Verne Harnish in what is now the industry leading ScalingUp® organization. He started his career at IBM before building and selling a MI based office furniture dealership. Today he holds equity in multiple entrepreneurial ventures. John’s book, Replace Retirement: Living Your Legacy in the Exponential Age, published in 2019.

Lunch will be served.

Exclusively for EO Detroit Members and Strategic Alliance Partners

Coach Bob Shenefelt: 6 Habits to a Great Flipping Forum
2025-03-20 08:30 - 13:30 | Detroit Athletic Club, 241 Madison St., Detroit, MI, 48226, United States
Member of EO Detroit for nearly 30 years and past President, Bob was also on several other board seats, including Forum Chair, and the Eastern Region Forum Chair. He is also the founder of The Visionary Forum, iMatter Life Operating System. His EO Forum has been together for 28 years!By combining Coach Bob’s experience with practical tools and the right mindset, participants will be well-equipped to lead their own successful forums.The breakout forum session will be especially valuable, as it allows for hands-on practice and real-time application of what’s been learned. You’ll be able to refine your skills and elevate your forum leadership capabilities.Come have fun with your forum and your EO chapter and learn some tools for your forum and for your life!

Scaling Success: Lessons from a PE Growth Engine
2025-05-14 08:00 - 10:00 | Community House – Birmingham, 380 S. Bates Street, Birmingham, Michigan, 48009
How do you scale a business from micro-cap to a national platform while building a team that can lead at every stage of growth?

Join us for a fireside chat with Mike Cooper, Founding Partner at Shore Capital Partners, as we explore Shore’s growth-focused investment model and their approach to building enduring companies in fragmented industries.Shore’s track record includes launching and scaling multiple industry platforms, each rooted in a clear value creation strategy, operational discipline, and a heavy emphasis on leadership development.In this conversation, we’ll cover:• The Shore Capital Growth Playbook: A behind-the-scenes look at their repeatable approach to launching and scaling businesses.• Executing Add-On Heavy Strategies: How to source, integrate, and grow through high volumes of acquisitions while maintaining quality and alignment.• Building Leadership Teams That Scale: How to identify and support leaders who can evolve with the business—and how to navigate when they can’t.• Pivotal Decisions and Inflection Points: Lessons learned from major milestones along the growth journey, from early formation to recapitalization and beyond.• Operational Excellence and Change Management: Why people, processes, and hands-on involvement are critical for building value in service-based businesses.Don’t miss this inside look at the complexities of scaling, leading, and exiting a high-growth PE-backed platform.Moderator: Carrie Schochet – Purple Squirrel Advisors, Founder & CEO

EO Detroit Prospective Member Test Drive and Shailee Basnet Keynote
2025-05-15 14:00 - 19:30 | The Godfrey Detroit, 1401 Michigan Ave, Detroit, Michigan, 48216
Members, Accelerators and Partners!Our next Test Drive is the perfect time to invite your business owner friends to experience the Power of EO during this exclusive event.Current EO members will share personal stories about how EO has impacted their businesses, enriched their lives, and provided a supportive community of like-minded entrepreneurs. Guests will hear how EO fosters both personal and professional growth through its unique network and global resources.Following the panel, guests will hear from Shailee Basnet, a renowned mountaineer, leadership guide, and storyteller whose extraordinary journey has inspired audiences around the world. Then, enjoy connecting with EO Detroiters over drinks and a light supper at the afterglow.Save your spot today!

Everest to Empowerment with Shailee Basnet
2025-05-15 16:00 - 19:30 | The Godfrey Detroit, 1401 Michigan Ave, Detroit, Michigan, 48216
Despite living in the shadow of Mt. Everest, few women in Nepal become mountaineers. Shailee Basnet is a remarkable exception. After summiting the world’s highest peak, she went on to lead the Seven Summits Women Team, an extraordinary group that became the first all-female team to climb the tallest mountain on each continent. Through a powerful model of shared leadership, the women rotated between climbing and support roles, proving that collaboration and resilience could take them to the top. Today, Shailee leads executive leadership treks in the Himalayas and speaks to global audiences about what she’s learned in extreme environments. Her storytelling is rich with insights on building trust, navigating conflict, and keeping egos in check. With vivid real-life parallels, she explores what makes a team a force, how mountain leadership mirrors high-stakes business, and why alignment around a shared goal, especially among people with different strengths and perspectives, is critical to success. This extraordinary event is not to be missed!

From Operator to Owner: Mastering the Entrepreneurial Growth Curve
2025-06-26 08:00 - 11:00 | Walsh College, 3838 Livernois Rd, Troy, Michigan, 48083, United States
Event Details: 8am – Keynote 10am – The Valuation Workshop Join us for an exclusive event with Lewis Schiff, acclaimed author of Business Brilliant and Chairman of Birthing of Giants, as he shares powerful insights on how business owners can navigate this unprecedented era of opportunity, one defined by megatrends, capital market access, and the largest wealth transfer in history.Part One: The Keynote Dive into today’s entrepreneur megatrends, from the dominance of technology over labor to the rise of “Founder Friendly Funds.” Learn how to identify where your company sits on the growth roadmap (Small Giant, Big Giant, or Giant Exit) and what it takes to get capital-ready in today’s competitive landscape.Part Two: The Valuation Workshop (optional) Roll up your sleeves for a hands-on session where Lewis will guide attendees through his “PREP Plan” framework — aligning profits, revenues, and exit prices. You’ll leave with practical tools to assess your company’s current value and actionable strategies to increase it.Whether you’re scaling, preparing to raise capital, or envisioning your eventual exit, this is a rare chance to gain clarity from one of the foremost voices in entrepreneur strategy and capital growth.

Longevity in the Boardroom with Dr. James Lewerenz
2025-07-22 15:30 - 18:00 | Purple Squirrel , 560 Kirts Blvd, Suite 121, Troy, Michigan, 48084
In an era where health and vitality are paramount, understanding the science behind longevity is more crucial than ever. Dr. James Lewerenz, a board-certified physician in Family Practice and the founder of Longevity Health Institute, brings over two decades of experience in personalized, functional medicine. His approach emphasizes treating the root causes of chronic diseases, focusing on holistic wellness and preventive care.

EO Mentorship Velocity: AI for the Modern Leader
2025-07-24 12:00 - 14:00 | WeWork, 19 Clifford St., Detroit, Michigan, 48226
Lori McColl – A visionary in digital strategy and AI transformation, Lori will guide us through how leaders can harness artificial intelligence to innovate, lead with confidence, and future-proof their organizations.

Join us for a powerful afternoon of mentorship, learning, and leadership insights tailored for EO members navigating the evolving AI landscape.

Lunch will be served.

Members Only. Spots are limited—RSVP today!

Accelerator Quarterly Learning Day - CASH
2025-08-20 08:00 - 17:00 | Farbman Sheffield Office Park – Conference, 3290 W. Big Beaver, 1st Floor Office Center, Suite 195, Troy, Michigan, 48084
EOA Strategy Day for 25/26 with Facilitator Mike Bacile.

Designed to help participants understand and improve their cash flow, profitability, and overall financial health.

Mixer at Yard House (Troy) following event.

Break Through Barriers: Board Breaking • Arrow Breaking • Firewalking
2025-08-23 17:00 - 22:00 | Board Members Residence, 33064 Jefferson Ave, St Clair Shores, Michigan, 48082
Step into a powerful evening of transformation. Break boards, snap arrows, and walk across fire—all designed to help you push past fear and unlock your full potential.

• Board Breaking – Smash limiting beliefs.• Arrow Breaking – Confront doubt and break through it.• Firewalking – Turn fear into fuel.Dinner and drinks provided.

Stay after for a lakeside bonfire! Rain or shine – the event is ON. Parking: Please park tightly in the driveway and on the lawn (ok to block others in). Additional parking is available at the church across the street or on nearby side streets across Jefferson.

RSVP Today – space is limited! Members Only.

Women of EO Event - Charcuterie Boards & Conversation
2025-08-28 18:00 - 20:00 | Cheese To Please, 19583 Mack Ave, Grosse Pointe Woods, Michigan, 48236
Join the Women of EO for an elegant and engaging evening of networking, laughter, and delicious bites.

Enjoy a curated charcuterie experience while connecting with fellow EO women in a relaxed and beautiful setting. Whether you’re here for the cheese or the conversation, it’s sure to be a delightful night.

RSVP Today – space is limited! Members Only.

SAP Test Drive to Success
2025-09-16 14:00 - 19:00 | M1 Concourse, 45399 Woodward Ave, Pontiac, Michigan, 48341
Buckle up for a high-octane afternoon of speed, strategy, and success. SAP Test Drive to Success is not your average business event, it’s where adrenaline meets ambition.

Join EO Detroit and select SAP prospects as we take over the Skidpad for an unforgettable experience behind the wheel. Whether you’re mastering autocross precision or drifting, this is your chance to test more than just your driving skills, it’s about accelerating relationships, exploring new partnerships, and fueling high-performance thinking.

Start Your Engines: • Autocross & drifting course open throughout the day • Prime networking with SAP prospects and EO Members • Casual garage hangout vibes with a polished EO twist

Fuel Up: • Catered eats by Ghost Modern Mexican – bold flavors to match the energy • Beer, wine & assorted refreshments

Limited Availability Members Only – Reserve your spot today!

Test Drive with Keynote Speaker Speech Thomas
2025-09-25 16:00 - 19:30 | Garden Theater, 3929 Woodward Ave, Detroit, Michigan, 48201
Speech Thomas is the 2-time Grammy Award Winning founder and inspired leader of the 4X Platinum hip-hop collective Arrested Development. Speech and Arrested Development embody what Brave Leadership is all about and are a living, breathing, singing and jamming representation of what is possible when we dare to break the mold, work together and DO DIFFERENTLY.

Getting the Right-Hand Right with Heather Stone
2025-10-28 08:30 - 12:00 | Michigan
Every great leader needs the right second-in-command to truly scale, sell, or step away. Getting the Right Hand Right equips CEOs with practical tools to build, empower, and optimize this critical role so leaders can focus on growth and impact.

In just the past 12 months, Heather Stone’s workshop has transformed 1,100+ organizations, helping CEOs unlock new levels of performance and freedom. Now, EO Detroit members have the opportunity to experience it firsthand.

Heather Stone brings unmatched expertise as a leader, educator, and advisor:Four-time company president (most recent company named to the Inc. 5000 and Utah 100).Two-time business owner.PhD in Organizational Communication & MBA holder.Recognized as a Vistage 2024 Top Performer Speaker.Founder of Practical PhD, specializing in second-in-command structures.Author of the upcoming book Getting the Right Hand Right.Trusted speaker for Vistage, TEC Canada, WPO, YPO, and CEO groups across North America.

Why Attend:Learn how to build a powerful CEO–Right Hand partnership.Discover frameworks to scale, sell, or step away with confidence.Gain actionable insights from a nationally recognized expert.Connect with EO Detroit peers and guests in a high-value learning experience.

Registration: Members and 1 Guest.

Learning Richard Walton-15 Nuggets of Sales
2025-12-03 08:30 - 12:00 | Michigan
Join us for a dynamic morning with Richard Walton tenured EO member from Cape Town, South Africa, and regional expert for the EO Accelerator program in MEPA. Richard has delivered high-impact talks to 15+ EO chapters in 12+ countries over the last 18 months, earning an impressive EO Speaker Rating of 9.3

Key Takeaways

Richard is known for bringing a fresh, relationship-driven approach to sales in the modern age. His sessions are funny, insightful, and packed with actionable strategies designed for entrepreneurs.

Why Attend?“If you’re thinking, ‘Oh no, not another sales speaker,’ I’d urge you to stop and spend 10 minutes talking to Richard. He has a fresh approach to selling—one that focuses on building relationships and falling in love with the art of sales. His talks are funny, insightful, and packed with actionable information. As an EO member himself, he knows exactly what an EO audience needs.” Ingram Casey, EO Member

“One of the most worthwhile hours I’ve spent this year.” Rizanne Oosthuisen, Women in Tech Finalist 2023

Don’t Miss It

Seats are limited for this high-energy session.Reserve your spot now and level up your sales approach with EO Detroit!

Registration: Members, Accelerators, Strategic Alliance Partners and their Spouse/Life Partner or one guest.

Jumpstart January
2026-01-19 08:00 - 2026-02-08 17:00 | Michigan
Join Jumpstart January and kick off your year with 21 days of practical learning, expert-led virtual sessions, and immediately applicable skills. As always, the Jumpstart Series is a complimentary benefit to the EO community.

This January, you can choose from three powerful learning labs designed for entrepreneurs, teams, and families:

The AI Marketing Lab

The Future of Work Lab

The Investment Lab

Ready to join us? Register now and reserve your spot in any (or all!) of our upcoming labs.

Look Like a Leader: The Secrets to Executive Presence in Every Photo
2026-02-04 09:00 - 14:00 | Michigan
Join EO Detroit for an immersive experience with Marc Gregory—entrepreneur, storyteller, brand architect, and visionary creative known for capturing the heart of leadership through photography and narrative.

Marc will guide prospective members through a visual and conversational exploration of the entrepreneurial journey, blending striking imagery with real-life stories to reveal the highs, pressure, breakthroughs, and the authentic mindset of EO leaders.
