Aspen Institute Business & Society Summit — Eric closes with Ellen McGirt fireside on Incorruptible

The Aspen Institute's Business & Society Program runs an invitation-only summit for corporate executives, long-term investors and governance experts; the 2026 edition ran 6-9 July at the Aspen Meadows Resort. Eric closed it in conversation with Ellen McGirt.

“A memorable closing interview by Ellen McGirt of Design Observer with Eric Ries on his new book, Incorruptible, and the design of the corporation to keep founder intentions secure against the short-term pressures from both public and private capital markets.” — Judy Samuelson, Executive Director, Aspen Institute Business & Society Program

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2026 Summit agenda (July 6–9, Aspen Meadows Resort) ↗
Full 37-minute fireside, published by Design Observer (DB|BD) on 2026-10-06 ↗

Reactions (2)

Witold Henisz Vice Dean, Wharton Impact, Value and Sustainable Business Initiative

“I also reflect on the presentation of Eric Ries’s Incorruptible, affirming the need for governance structures that protect purpose while questioning whether such simple solutions are sufficient for the challenges at hand, including but not limited to ensuring the sustainability of organizational purpose.”
Michael Kobori Former Chief Sustainability Officer, Starbucks and Levi Strauss & Co.

“In an age of astonishing IPO valuations, one theme that emerged was how to design companies that deliver long-term value to society alongside sustainable returns for investors.”