Unusual Pioneers

A global support programme for social intrapreneurs.

Social intrapreneurs are at the forefront of corporate transformation towards purpose and impact. The Unusual Pioneers supports their journey together with leading sector organizations.

Contributing
Partners

About the programme

YSBs’s 2019/2020 research on social intrapreneurship surfaced key drivers and challenges for social intrapreneurs around the world. It showcased successful examples of corporate social innovation and an emerging support ecosystem.

Based on this research, we developed a 9-month programme that supports intrapranreurs to scale their impact, build their leadership skills and accelerate the transformation of their companies towards purpose-driven business. The program offers intrapreneurs access to 15 leading sector organizations, 100+ mentors and a range of networking opportunities.

What our
partners say

“Social business is an incredible breath of innovation. We find new ways to produce our product. We look at the company from a society standpoint – inside out and include the idea of social value creation in strategic planning.”

Emmanuel Faber, Former CEO, Danone

“Social business is an incredible breath of innovation. We find new ways to produce our product. We look at the company from a society standpoint – inside out and include the idea of social value creation in strategic planning.”

Emmanuel Faber, Former CEO, Danone

“Social business is an incredible breath of innovation. We find new ways to produce our product. We look at the company from a society standpoint – inside out and include the idea of social value creation in strategic planning.”

Emmanuel Faber, Former CEO, Danone

The programme brings together impactful initiatives with global reach that touch the lives of 47 million people.

Programme Schedule
8.9.21
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Program Team check-in

Yunus Social Business

24.8.21
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3.9.21

Technology for Good

Futurice

23.8.21
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3.9.21

Customer & Product

Futurice

18.8.21
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Resilience

Craigberoch Business Decelerator

17.8.21
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Purpose

Yunus Social Business

16.8.21
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Program kickoff

Yunus Social Business, Schwab Foundation, League of Intrapreneurs, Craigberoch Business Decelerator

Join the next cohort!

Reach out to learn more about the programme. We accept applications on a rolling basis.