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Eric von Hippel

Professor of Technological Innovation at the MIT Sloan School of Management. Author of numerous academic articles and books on innovation.

Top 3 podcasts with Eric von Hippel

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Jan 12, 2025 • 40min

Eric von Hippel - Free User Innovation

Eric von Hippel, a professor at MIT Sloan and a pioneer of free innovation, discusses the transformative role that users play in driving innovation, breaking the myth that producers are the sole creators. He shares fascinating examples, like the evolution of skateboards, to illustrate how customer-driven solutions can reshape industries. The conversation dives into the dynamics of free innovation, highlighting platforms that harness collective intelligence, and emphasizes the untapped potential of user-centric ideas in creating impactful solutions.
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Mar 24, 2025 • 36min

#17 – Eric von Hippel: Freeing Innovation

In this engaging discussion, Eric von Hippel, a renowned Professor of Technological Innovation at MIT, delves into the world of free innovation, where consumers create solutions out of necessity. He shares inspiring examples, like innovative insulin methods by parents and the evolution of mountain biking. Eric emphasizes the importance of altruism in driving innovation and the need to rethink intellectual property laws, especially with AI’s rise. The conversation also highlights how user-driven creativity can shape future technological landscapes and societal benefits.
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Jan 29, 2025 • 37min

Eric von Hippel - Free User Innovation Part 2

Eric von Hippel, an authority on free user innovation, returns to discuss how users are the real pioneers of innovation. He shares the compelling story of John Haysham Gibbon, who created the heart-lung machine to save children's lives after manufacturers dismissed his ideas. Eric emphasizes the transformational power of user-driven changes in fields like mountain biking and highlights the importance of listening to frontline insights within corporations. His insights challenge traditional perspectives on innovation and advocate for a culture that empowers user contributions.