First Movers Fellowship Program

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.

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

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

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

Meet three leaders working for positive change within big companies.

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

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

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.

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

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