Key Member Characteristics

EYES Members share three key characteristics: they are highly trustworthy, have an entrepreneurial
track record and/or have high potential for entrepreneurial success, possess the EYES Leadership Values.

EYES Entrepreneurial Traits

 

1. Risk-taking and Tolerance for Failure,
2. Persistence and Determination,
3. Self-Confidence, Creativity, Independence

 

EYES Leadership Values

Integrity: Adheres to the highest ethical standards
Responsibility: Assumes personal responsibility and ownership for outcomes
Innovation: Explores and transcends the commonplace to break new ground
Visionary: Creates compelling vision that inspires and engages others
Attitude: Approaches problems with curiosity and an open mind
Commitment: Pursues goals with energy, drive, and accountability
Team Work: Develops effective partnerships with colleagues and friends
Thoroughness: Makes thoughtful and timely decisions
Excellence: Expects excellence from self and others
Team Development: Takes responsibility for developing and coaching people
Respect: Values the diverse perspectives and expertise of people

 

EYES Membership Pre-Requisites

 

• Between 20–35 years of age
• Proven entrepreneurial skills and spirit
• 3 months continually spent abroad
• Fluent in English

 

Current EYES Member Profile

 

• 100+ Members come from 23 different countries and speak 16 different languages
• Responsibilities of EYES Members include activities as: university studies, pure blood entrepreneurs,
  family entrepreneurs, social entrepreneurs, corporate entrepreneurs, founding employees at startups,
  high impact training jobs.

 

Member Recruitment Process

 

• Recommendation by an EYES Full Member
• Online application and personal interviews with 3 members of the “Candidate Evaluation Committee”
• A one-year guest membership period
• Assessment by Full Members of achievements during Guest Membership year