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I think they all (pre-covid at least) have recruitment chairs so reach out and setup a meeting see if the organization is a fit for you. You'll see pretty quickly what each org focuses on.

I'm in EO currently. EO operates on experience shares in the group forum setting and actually discourages advice-giving. If you have a issue you are facing relating to hiring a COO to complement you as a CEO, you may present that situation to your group and ask for experience shares about executive hiring experiences they've had (successes and failures). If you're looking for holistic, long-term improvements in your personal and professional life, something like EO might be a fit. The opportunity to be with other (probably more) successful entrepreneurs in a vulnerable (unmasked) setting is pretty incredible. There's a great social aspect to it as well which I value as well.

Both organizations are great. I would focus more on your forum or cohort, as this is who you will spend most time with. How they operate varies greatly between chapters.

Some chapters will place you in a forum randomly, others will have you interview with existing forums, etc.

Know what you want out of the organization before joining. Again, each forum is different. If you are looking to learn from more experienced entrepreneurs, make it clear throughout the process that is what you are looking for. Do not pay dues until you are placed with a forum that matches your desires.