First Movers Fellowship Program

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.

Can We Make Ethical Tech The New Normal?

Caroline Barlerin, a 2013 Aspen Institute First Mover Fellow and self-described ‘social impact evangelist,’ discusses tech ethics.

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.

How to Take Advantage of a Chance Encounter

Preparation and a little courage can allow you to seize opportunities that others might miss.

Finding Purpose in the Spirit of an Entrepreneur

How the 2017 First Movers Summit helped IDEO’s Circular Economy Portfolio Director define a clearer sense of personal purpose.

A New Take on Corporate Leadership

Meet three leaders working for positive change within big companies.

Five Characteristics of a Purposeful Innovator

How can we foster bolder, purpose-driven innovation within our companies?

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.