Over the years, ESBRI’s open lecture series has featured a number of interesting speakers who have shared current research results. You can find the full list below!
The vast majority of entrepreneurs are far from Silicon Valley tech geniuses. In Unstoppable Entrepreneurs, Professor Lori Rosenkopf nuances the picture of who can become an entrepreneur. With examples from disruptive startups as well as intrapreneurs within large organizations, she shows that the paths to entrepreneurship are many – and open to more people than […]
Innovation is often seen as the key to economic growth and social development. But what does it take to make new ideas actually work? And how can policies support innovation in a smart, inclusive and sustainable way? The interdisciplinary anthology Innovations in Innovation Policy brings together experts in science, technology, innovation and policy to explore […]
Innovation has long been seen as a universal good – a solution to society’s problems and a path to a better future. But why did innovation become such a central ideal, and what happens when the hallelujah spirit surrounding the concept wears off? In his book Every American an Innovator, cultural historian Matthew Wisnioski explores […]
The Elgar Encyclopedia of Innovation Management provides a broad and up-to-date overview of innovation management. Over 100 experts contribute articles highlighting both established and emerging issues – from business models and ecosystems to impact investing, radical creativity and dark innovation. The focus is on illuminating innovation processes from a holistic, inclusive and ethical perspective – […]
What role do patents play in a digital world? How does a pandemic affect patent strategies and collaborations? In the anthology A Modern Guide to Patents: Challenges of Patenting in the 21st Century, researchers and experts from the business community share their experiences and insights on the functioning and evolution of patents in the 21st […]
Digitalization, climate challenges and tighter regulations have long put pressure on the accounting and auditing industry. And for smaller businesses, adapting has been particularly difficult. So how can SMEs in the industry meet the new demands of a rapidly changing world? This issue is discussed in the book Accounting and Auditing Small and Medium-Sized Practices […]