First Movers Fellowship
The Aspen Institute First Movers Fellowship supports senior business leaders in large companies to drive innovation that combines business growth with positive social and environmental impact.
Funder: Aspen Institute
Due Dates: Rolling (nominations accepted year-round)
Funding Amounts: $30,000 participation fee paid by employer; covers program costs, seminars, meals, and follow-up; travel not included.
Summary: Supports senior business leaders in large companies to drive inclusive, equitable, and resilient change through innovation and values-based leadership development.
Key Information: Nominees must have 10+ years of experience and be positioned to lead high-impact business initiatives.
Description
The First Movers Fellowship, offered by the Aspen Institute's Business & Society Program, is a year-long professional development program for senior leaders working inside large, for-profit companies. The fellowship is designed to empower business innovators to integrate social and environmental impact with business growth, fostering a community of forward-thinking professionals who are committed to building more inclusive, equitable, and resilient systems. Fellows participate in three multi-day seminars, engage with a network of peers and experts, and pursue a meaningful project that advances both business profitability and positive societal impact.
