Friday Shot | Issue 134 | 14th March 2025

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Strategic Alliance Spolight

Ramadan Mubarak 14 MARCH 2025 #134

TODAY’S ISSUE 1: AI for Operational Efficiency 2: 2025 Europe & MEPA Moderator Summit 3: EO Ignite 2025 Durban 4: New EO’s Global Board 5: Unlocking Strategic Innovation EO Kenya | Friday Shot

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STRATEGIC ALLIANCE The aim this year is to share a wide range of partnerships, benefits and perks to give EO members more value, variety and make it a Wow Experience.

Top Tip: Open up the ‘Wow Deals Deck’ on a regular basis as it is continuously updated with the latest partnerships and benefits.

If you have any leads and ideas for partnerships, do reach out!

Sawan Shah | 0735995599 | strategic@eokenya.org

VIEW WOW DEALS HERE

DEAL SPOTLIGHT

SPECIAL EO OFFER: 1. Free Interior Design Consultation Package worth EUR 2,500 for all members.

2. 20% discount on Design Gallery product orders over EUR 10,000 which is not on offer, promotion or discounted.

3. The offer is applicable exclusively to EO Kenya members who present their valid EO Kenya membership details at the time of purchase.

Email: hello@the-design.gallery

Click here to see all the WOW Venues and Contact info for easy booking

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LOCAL NEWS

AI-First Mindset Part 3 AI for Operational Effiiciency With Raj Goodman

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Date: 19th March 2025 Time: 9:00AM- 12:30PM Venue: Trademark REGISTER NOW

Explore how AI can streamline operations and improve efficiency across your business. This session will delve into AI’s technical foundations, discussing how AI systems are designed based on human brain neurons and their functionalities at scale. Attendees will gain insights into realworld applications of AI in automating routine EO Kenya | Friday Shot

tasks, optimizing supply chain management, and enhancing decisionmaking processes. The session will also cover strategies for integrating AI tools into business operations for maximum efficiency.

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REGIONAL NEWS

2025 Europe & MEPA Moderator Summit ATTN ALL MODERATORS!!

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Day: 8 - 9 May 2025 Venue: Taj Jumeirah Lakes Towers, Dubai REGISTER NOW EO Moderator Summits are premier events designed to support and empower Forum moderators and moderator elects—the backbone of EO Forums. Led by expert facilitators Lesley Hayes and Jody Dharmawan, these sessions provide face-to-face connections and deep dives into key moderator skills like open coaching, 5% Reflections, Deep Dives, and managing critical conversations.

Who Can Attend?

Forum Moderators & Elects (who have completed MTP) SLP Moderators & Elects What to Expect?

This 1.5-day program builds on Forum and Moderator Training (MTP) through peer learning and EO Kenya | Friday Shot

practical exercises to enhance your leadership.

Topics Covered: • Deepening 5% Reflections & Deep Dives • Live Open Coaching session • Understanding Forum Mindset & Johari Window • Managing conflict & clearing exercises NB! Registration closes April 9, but may close earlier if spots fill up.

Secure your seat now!

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REGIONAL NEWS

EO Ignite 2025 Durban Unlock the Power Within

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Date: 8 -10th June 2025, Locationn: The Capital Zimbali Hotel Ballito, KZN, South Africa REGISTER NOW

EO Ignite is the ultimate regional gathering for entrepreneurs, rotating annually between Johannesburg, Cape Town, and Durban. In 2025, the event takes place at the luxurious Capital Zimbali Hotel, Ballito, South Africa, hosting 120-150 global EO members for three transformative days of TED-style talks, networking, and unforgettable experiences under the theme “The Power is Within.”

This is your chance to learn from EO members’ raw, inspiring stories, pitch your business at Mini-Pitch sessions, and showcase your brand at highly visible exhibitions.

Beyond the conference, experience curated MyEO events like game drives, lion collaring, EO Kenya | Friday Shot

surfing, and retreats in stunning KwaZulu-Natal.

Extend your experience with a forum retreat in KwaZuluNatal’s serene landscapes. It’s the perfect blend of adventure and relaxation, from hiking the majestic Drakensberg to ziplining through lush forests.

Don’t miss this unparalleled opportunity to connect, grow, and shine within the EO community.

Want to inspire? Be a TEDTalk speaker or join the exhibition space.

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GLOBAL NEWS

New EO’s Global Board Five New Directors with Six Collective Decades of Member Experience

17 December 2024 (Alexandria, VA, U.S.) – EO welcomes five new Directors-Elect to its Global Board for four-year terms starting 1 July 2025. The new Directors are John Harrington (EO Oklahoma City), Prabhakar Kadavasal (EO Chennai), Anthony Ramirez (EO Chicago), Jennifer Rello (EO Orange County), and Khuram Saleem (EO Lahore).

expertise in real estate, finance, manufacturing, and technology will drive EO’s vision and 2030 strategic direction.

EO Global Board Chair Jamie Pujara (EO Kenya) highlighted their diverse contributions, stating, “These leaders will help us strengthen EO’s global impact.”

With these additions, EO’s 12-member Global Board, including CEO Dave Parker, represents seven countries, ensuring EO remains Selected by EO’s Global Board in November and ratified by members, the premier global network for these leaders bring 60+ years of entrepreneurs. collective EO experience, spanning leadership roles across local, READ MORE HERE regional, and global levels. Their EO Kenya | Friday Shot

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14 MARCH 2025 #134

EO Announces Five New Global Board Directors

GLOBAL NEWS

Unlocking Strategic Innovation With EO@Oxford 14 MARCH 2025 #134

Date: 5th -9th, May 2025 Location: Oxford University Saïd Business School, Oxford, England REGISTER NOW

Who is it for?

This member-exclusive program is perfect for entrepreneurs seeking to enhance their strategic thinking, creativity, and data-driven decisionmaking skills.

What will I gain?

A deeper understanding of how to future-proof your strategic planning. Guided by the world-class faculty of Oxford’s Saïd Business School, you will explore cutting-edge innovation strategies, including:

immediately to drive results across your business.

Insights from top companies on how they leverage innovation for competitive advantage.

Tools and techniques to ensure sustained success, no matter the market conditions.

Be part of the inaugural class and take your next big step toward unlocking the impact of strategic innovation READ MORE HERE

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