The Stanford Distinguished Careers Institute (DCI) is an opportunity for highly accomplished individuals from all walks of life who are eager to transform themselves for roles with social impact at the local, national, and global levels. We believe that higher education can play a role for those who have already been successful in one or more career pathways and who are looking for a new direction. DCI provides Fellows with customized curricula and access to a wealth of resources at Stanford and in Silicon Valley that support Fellows on their journeys to renew purpose, build new communities and recalibrate wellness ¬– physically, emotionally and spiritually. Stanford’s entrepreneurial and interdisciplinary learning environment provides Fellows with the perfect context for creating the future, while building on the accomplishments and wisdom of the past. The perspectives and experience of each participant, together with the connections across the Stanford community allow for a rich year of reflection, renewal and reinvention in preparation for the next phase of life.