Let’s Elevate.
Powered by EO Charlotte, Elevate is a three-year, cohort based program designed to support entrepreneurs generating $500K to $2M in annual revenue in the Charlotte Metro area
Applications open May 2027
Scale your business to $2m+
Elevate provides structured learning, practical implementation, and mentorship to help participants scale their businesses while preparing them for deeper engagement with the Entrepreneurs’ Organization (EO) Charlotte network.
Build a businesses that is ready to scale.
Elevate is a three-year, cohort-based program designed to support entrepreneurs generating $500K to $2M in annual revenue looking to scale to $2m+.
Create strategies that lead to action.
The program blends structured learning, hands-on application, and mentorship to help participants grow their businesses.
Establish foundations for growth.
Supporting small businesses to $2M in revenue builds the resilience and expertise needed for long- term success in a shifting entrepreneurial landscape
Which Entrepreneurs are a good fit for Elevate?
Entrepreneurs with annual revenue of $500K to <$2M
Founder/Owner within their small business
In business for at least two (2) years
Have employees, and ownership of your calendar
Commitment and capacity to attend learning events, monthly peer groups
Program Structure
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Goal:
Build foundational skills across team building and hiring, strategy, execution, sales, marketing, and finance.
Components:
Cohort Kickoff meeting
4 UNC Charlotte credential classes ( half-day each)
4 EOS/Traction learning days (half-day each)
People (Right People/Right Seats)
Vision (Clear Vision, Shared by All)
Traction & Issues
Data & Process
Monthly Growth Groups (G2) meetings (four hours)
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Goal
Enable participants to apply Year 1 learning in real-world business growth and operational execution. Prepare small business owners to navigate the entrepreneurial landscape in the Charlotte market.
Components:
Elevate Implementation-focused workshops in marketing, sales, operations, and finance
Monthly Growth Groups (G2) meetings
Two EOS/Traction Learning sessions
People (Right People/Right Seats & LMA (Leadership+Management=Accountability)
Traction, Process & Data
Two EOS/Traction working sessions
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Goal:
Provide mentorship, advanced peer learning, and strategic networking to prepare participants for EO membership.
Eligibility:
Revenue >$1.5M, Year 1 completion
Components:
1:1 Mentorship with EO Charlotte Members
Continued monthly Growth Groups (G2) meetings
Two EOS/Traction learning days
Fully Implementing EOS in your company
Rocket Fuel
Two EOS/Traction working sessions
Networking and EO integration events
Monthly Growth Groups:
Small groups meet once a month to review progress, tackle challenges, and set goals for the business. Growth Groups are heavily business-focused, emphasizing execution and measurable growth.
EOS/Traction Learning Days:
Interactive sessions based on Traction and the EOS (Entrepreneurial Operating System) approach.
Each session covers components unique to the cohort year:
People (Right People/Right Seats)
Vision (Clear Vision, Shared by All)
Traction & Issues
Data & Process
“Programs like this are powerful, especially at the $500K+ stage where growth becomes less about effort and more about systems, data, and decision-making. That’s usually where real scale happens.”
Special thanks to our Program Partners that help make Elevate possible
Frequently Asked Questions
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Entrepreneurs with annual revenue of $500K - <$2M
Founder/Owner within their small business
In business for at least two (2) year
Have employees, and ownership of your calendar
Committed and capacity to attend sessions, peer groups, and learning days
Demonstrated growth mindset and willingness to engage in accountability networks
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Cohort size: up to 30 participants per annual intake
Annual intake with active renewal options (invited back by Elevate committee based on qualifications) for participants continuing through Years 2 and 3
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Everyone starts at Year 1 regardless of business size or revenue
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Program cost will total $3,500 for all new Elevate participants ($3,000 dues / $500 initiation fee)
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EO Board has final approval of participants and EO member acceptance
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In partnership with UNCC and EOS, Elevate provides academic expertise with peer-driven entrepreneurial growth, creating a sustainable pipeline of thriving businesses, and strengthening the small business ecosystem overall.
Learning content is new each year, and progresses from foundational learning to actionable implementation, and finally to strategic mentorship and EO integration.
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Based on participant and coach feedback, Elevate will move to a 10 month calendar (August-May).
Learning events are held every month (excluding December and May), and Growth Groups meet monthly.
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Option to repeat Year 2 once if not at $1.5M revenue or if content remediation is requested.
Option to repeat Year 3 once if not at $2M revenue.
EO Elevate participants need to complete year 1; if a participant reaches the $2M threshold at the end of the 1st year, they are considered eligible for EO Membership
90% proven concept-if an EO Elevate participant reaches $1.8M upon completion of three years of the program, they can be eligible for EO Charlotte membership.
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Years in the program
Number of employees
Annual revenue
Year over year growth
No direct competitor placements
What Sets Us Apart
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Mentorship Approach
Elevate is for entrepreneurs by entrepreneurs.
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Education
Elevate participants enhance their sales, marketing, and finance strategies via high-impact learning events.
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Accountability
With the support of their peers, Elevate participants rapidly exceed their business goals.
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Best-in-Class Coaching
Learning is led by industry-leading entrepreneurs with $3M+ in annual revenue.
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Diverse Participation
Elevate is open to any business owner who meets the program criteria. This adds to diverse insight and experience to the Elevate CLT network.