2026 category · 6 honorees
Emerging Founders
Founder and young entrepreneur networks that help business owners grow, picked by our editors from public information.
Honoree
Entrepreneurs' Organization Singapore
EO Singapore is the local chapter of a global peer-to-peer network of business founders and builders. Its site describes membership as a way for founders to grow through connections with peers.
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EO Tokyo Metropolitan
EO Tokyo Metropolitan is the Entrepreneurs' Organization chapter for Tokyo, and it offers a free membership guide to download. The chapter calls itself an international community for founders in the city.
Entrepreneurs' Organization Korea
EO Korea brings together founders from fields such as K-beauty, fintech, health tech and logistics. Its site says many members mentor rising entrepreneurs and back youth programs.
Entrepreneurs' Organization Vietnam
EO Vietnam is a private community of founders who learn from each other through Forum groups and signature events. Membership opens access to EO chapters in 66 countries.

Young Businesspeople Association of Ho Chi Minh City (YBA HCM)
YBA HCM is a voluntary association of young entrepreneurs and business managers in Ho Chi Minh City. It runs 12 branches and more than 20 clubs, with training, workshops and mentoring for members.

Vietnam Young Entrepreneurs Association (VYEA)
The Vietnam Young Entrepreneurs Association links young business owners' groups in provinces across the country. It runs the Sao Vang Dat Viet award and a program that picks standout start-up founders.