pacesetter
/ˈpeɪsɪstər/Definitions
1. noun
A person or team that is among the first to do something or achieve something, often setting a standard for others to follow.
“The company’s innovative product made it a pacesetter in the industry.”
2. verb
To be among the first to do something or achieve something, often setting a standard for others to follow.
“The new policy will pace-setter the industry with its stricter regulations.”