Friday Shot | Issue 205 | 1st August 2026

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Strategic Alliance Spolight

SECURE YOUR SPOT FOR START WITH WOW WITH HARRIS III TODAY! 7TH AUGUST 2026 #205

TODAY’S ISSUE 1: Flagship Event - Start with Wow with Harris III 2: EO Kenya Learning Calendar 2026 3: From bean to brand - BTS with Ritesh Doshi 4: Think like a strategist with Sunny Bindra 5: MEPA Forum Experience Incentive 6: Exciting MEPA Unleashed MyEO Events

Learning Calendar 2026 August - December 2026

4th September 2026

24th September 2026

BEHIND THE SCENES (BTS)

FLAGSHIP KEYNOTE

LEARNING

From bean to brand

Start With Wow

Demystifying Strategy

With Harris III

With Sunny Bindra

Entrepreneur Time: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM Location: Spring Valley Coffee

Illusionist & storyteller Time: 4:30pm – 8:15pm Location: ALN House

Author & strategy advisor Time: 8:30am - 5:00pm Location: Trademark Hotel

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6th October 2026

30th October 2026

4th December 2026

LEARNING

WORKSHOPS

SOCIALS

EOA Learning Day Strategy

Succession Planning

Christmas Party

With Africa Legal Network

TBC Time: 8:30am - 05:00pm Location: Nairobi, Kenya

Law firm

Time: TBC Location: TBC

With Ritesh Doshi

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Time: 9.00am - 1.00pm Location: ALN House

COMING SOON

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Dates and speakers may shift.

Full event details, timings and RSVP links will follow for each session.

Learning Days marked Accelerator form the 4-part EO Accelerator programme.

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21st August 2026

FROM BEAN TO BRAND What can a cup of coffee teach you about building a world-class business?

Ritesh Doshi

Owner and CEO of Spring Valley Coffee

Join Spring Valley Coffee’s owner and CEO, Ritesh Doshi, for an intimate behind-thescenes experience and discover the entrepreneurial journey behind one of Kenya’s most respected coffee brands.

21st August 2026 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Spring Valley Coffee

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WHAT TO EXPECT

Exclusive Roastery Tour Experience the art and science of coffee roasting and learn what it takes to maintain quality from bean to cup.

Guided Coffee Tasting Sample a selection of coffees and discover what distinguishes exceptional coffee from the ordinary.

Boardroom Conversation Hear the real story behind building the business, navigating challenges, making difficult decisions and creating a lasting brand—followed by an open Q&A.

THINK LIKE A

STRATEGIST Every entrepreneur needs strategy.

The real challenge is knowing which framework to use, when to use it, and how to turn strategic thinking into decisive action.

Join EO Kenya for a practical, high-impact session with Sunny Bindra, one of the region’s most respected business thinkers, authors, and leadership advisors.

Sunny will unpack strategy in a clear, relevant and actionable way — helping entrepreneurs move beyond instinct and reactive decision-making.

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EXPECT: Practical strategic frameworks Sharper questions for better decisions Fresh perspectives you can apply immediately Greater clarity on growth, leadership and competitive advantage

24TH SEPTEMBER 2026 8:30AM - 5:00PM TRADEMARK HOTEL

THIS IS NOT STRATEGY IN THEORY. IT IS STRATEGY FOR REAL-WORLD BUSINESS.

MEPA UNLEASHED

MEPA Forum Experience Incentive

Bring Your Forum to Unleashed 2026!

Date: 1st - 2nd October 2026 Venue: Tanzania

Experience Unleashed together on the 1-2 October 2026 in Tanzania & create unforgettable memories.

Forum Experience Incentive International Forums (outside of Tanzania) The first 5 full Forums to register will receive a $2,000 USD subsidy.

Tanzania Forums The first 2 full Forums to register will receive a $1,000 USD subsidy.

To qualify, your full Forum must: • Register and attend Unleashed together • Submit a group photo and post-event form • Complete the subsidy form and select “Forum Experience Incentive”.

This is your taste of Tanzania.

Hear from Tehsin Takim, one of our MEPA Unleashed facilitators, as he shares why entrepreneurs from across the region are coming

together for MEPA Unleashed and what you’ll miss if you’re not one of them.

More exciting MYEO experiences will be announced this Wednesday, giving you even more reasons to extend your Unleashed journey in Tanzania.

Don’t hear about it afterwards.

Experience it.

See you in Tanzania.

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MEPA UNLEASHED

Exciting MyEO Events at MEPA Unleashed MyEO Motorcycle Expedition |Tanzania Unfiltered

An unforgettable motorcycle adventure through Tanzania, combining exploration, connection and breathtaking scenery.

Pre-MEPA Unleashed Zanzibar Connection Connect with fellow members in Zanzibar before MLS and Unleashed begin.

MEPA Unleashed Coffee Social Start the conference with great coffee and relaxed networking.

21-27 SEPT

26 SEPT

Unwind with craft beer, great company and brewery views after Unleashed.

Post-Unleashed Padel Sundowners

01 OCT

01 OCT

Coffee & Conversations @ Unleashed An unforgettable motorcycle adventure through Tanzania, combining exploration, connection and breathtaking scenery.

Extend the experience with an unforgettable getaway to beautiful Mafia Island.

Post-Unleashed at Crafty Dee’s Brewing Co.

Sunrise Strides @ Unleashed Kick off the day with a refreshing wellness walk and meaningful connections.

Post-Unleashed at Mafia Island

02 OCT

Relax with drinks, snacks and ocean views while others enjoy padel.

MEPA Unleashed at Sea - Private Catamaran Cruise Tanzania’s stunning coastline with music, food, drinks and a spectacular sunset.

02 OCT

02 OCT

02 OCT

03 OCT

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! strategic@eokenya.org

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DEAL SPOTLIGHT

SPECIAL EO OFFER: Wherever business or life takes you, EO’s new global partnership with Qatar Airways makes travel easier for you and your family with comfort, service, and savings.

Available now: EO members and families enjoy exclusive discounts on Business and Economy Class fares for both work and leisure.

CLICK BELOW FOR DETAILS EO OFFER

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

MORE OFFERS

Voted the World’s Best Airline by Skytrax, Qatar Airways connects you to 170+ destinations worldwide with award-winning reliability and care.

Whether sealing your next deal or planning a getaway, experience premium travel at lower costs.

GLOBAL NEWS

Upcoming MyEO Events MyEO Land Rover Adventure Scotland, Whisky & Castles 20th - 30th Sep 2026 Prepare to embark on a once-in-a-lifetime journey through one of the most breathtaking regions on Earth—the Highlands of Scotland.

This is a land steeped in ancient history, dotted with formidable castles, and world-renowned as the legendary birthplace of whisky.

Bali and Komodo Islands Voyage 19th – 29th September 2026 Set sail 19–29 September 2026 aboard Aqua Blu for an exclusive 10-night EO adventure. Explore Bali and the Komodo Islands through diving, kayaking, hiking, and curated island experiences an unforgettable luxury expedition with fellow explorers.

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MyEO x Zero G 21 - 22 September 2026, Experience a once-in-a-lifetime MyEO adventure in Bordeaux from 21-22 September 2026, featuring a members conference and an exclusive Zero-G flight with astronaut-led experiments, real weightlessness, and rare insights into European space training.

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UPCOMING EVENTS

The power of your story 28 Sept - 2 Oct 2026 Location: Bangkok, Thailand

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2026 MEPA UNLEASHED

Master the Now. Shape What’s Next 1st – 2nd October 2026 Location: Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

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MLS – MEPA Leadership Summit Untethered Leadership Lead with Presence 29th – 30th September 2026 Location: Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

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EO Global Leadership Academy 2026 Where Leadership Deepens.

And Purpose Gets Clearer.

8th – 12th, December 2026 Location: Athens, Greece

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The EO Global Speakers Academy

UPCOMING EVENTS

A shared pursuit of growth.

14th – 17th January 2027 Location: Jaipur, India

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7TH AUGUST 2026 #205

South Asia RIE 2027

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