Aaron Hurst began his life as an entrepreneur at the age of 16, when he designed and led and educational program for local correctional facilities at the University of Michigan and became the first student to receive the Michigan Campus Compact Award. Today he’s a globally recognized social entrepreneur who works to create communities that are empowered to realize their potential. In addition to being the author of the Purpose Economy and the Purposeful CEO series, Aaron is the CEO of Imperative and the founder of the Taproot Foundation, where he was the catalyst and lead architect of the $15 billion pro bono service market. He was also the creative force behind the conception of the White House’s Billion + Change campaign. He’s also a regular advisor and thought partner for many global brands, and has written for or been featured in several publications including the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, Bloomberg TV, and the Huffington Post.
Named a Linkedin Influencer, Aaron is also a member of the Nonprofit Times’ Power and Influence Top 50, has been recognized as a top social entrepreneur by several companies and organizations, and has received the highest honor bestowed on an alumnus of the University of Michigan. He’s lived in many cities all over the country and now resides in Seattle, Washington, with his wife, Kara, and their two children. He’s living his purpose one purpose-driven community at a time.
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