First Mover

Unlocking the Potential of Corporate Social Intrapreneurship

This report explores ways to encourage business school faculty to do more research and teaching on corporate social intrapreneurship  It reflects insights from leading scholars with expertise in this domain who convened at the invitation of the Aspen Institute Business & Society Program and the Fetzer Institute in April 2019.

2019 Aspen First Movers Summit Report

This report includes highlights and takeaways from the Aspen First Movers Summit in 2017, a biennial gathering for corporate social intrapreneurs.

What I Learned over 4 Days with 100 Corporate Change-Makers

The Aspen Institute First Movers Summit in California is our biennial gathering of First Mover Fellows – corporate social intrapreneurs who are generating business value for their companies and social value for the world.

2017 Aspen First Movers Summit Report

This report includes highlights and takeaways from the Aspen First Movers Summit in 2017, a biennial gathering for corporate social intrapreneurs.

Assessing the Impact of the First Movers Fellowship Program: 2009-2016

An independent assessment and summary of our research findings of the impact of the first seven years of the First Movers Fellowship Program.

Investing in Continuing Education

For her Fellowship project, Parzick built and launched the NetSpend Foundation, whose mission is to provide customers equal access to education, skill-building, and resources that can increase their earning power and improve the quality of their lives.

How to Build a Sustainable World through Financial Inclusion

Why equal access to modern financial management tools is one of the most critical enablers of prosperity for poor people around the world.

Our Wishes for the Financial Services Industry in 2017

Despite the headlines, here are 12 stories to remind you of the incredible potential within financial institutions to make a positive impact.

Tackling the Challenge of Financial Inclusion: Social Intrapreneurs Step Up

This report demonstrates how Aspen First Mover Fellows are working within companies to tackle the challenge of financial inclusion.

Aspen First Mover Fellow Tackles Food Waste While Feeding the Food Insecure

Aspen Institute First Mover Fellow and director of sustainability and wellness at Raley’s Family of Fine stores Megan Burritt saw an opportunity to develop pathways that connect fresh food waste in the supply chain with food insecure consumers.