The Compass Apply · Compass 01 · Cohort of 2027
Ten seats. Eight Tuesdays. Entry by lottery.
Applications open September 1 and close November 1, 2026. Selection Day is December 1, ahead of the program’s March 30, 2027 start.
Eligibility
Who can enter.
- Full EO Chicago member. EO Accelerator participants are not eligible for the lottery, and are invited to attend as Community.
- Willing to engage in five-percent conversations with vulnerability
- Able to attend all eight Tuesday sessions (4:00–7:00pm) in person at EO House. Attendance at all eight weeks is mandatory
- Currently navigating real uncertainty in your business — a market shift, a scaling decision, a capital question, a leadership inflection
The entry
Short. Just the basics.
Two minutes, no essays. Just email compass@eochicago.org with your interest request.