World Open Innovation Conversations
WOIConversations is a podcast that brings together academia and industry to discuss Open Innovation. Refreshing and dynamic conversations among leaders in the field, with insights for academics, researchers, practitioners and Open Innovation enthusiasts. A video session, a podcast, and a good time to share and learn together. WOIConversations is hosted by Marisol Menendez and Marcel Bogers, and produced by Jakob Pohlisch.
World Open Innovation Conversations
WOIConversations – Season 02 – Episode 03 – The Scholar-Practitioner Lens: Kamran Bagheri on Open Innovation and AI
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In this episode, we sit down with Kamran Bagheri, entrepreneur, researcher, and translator of key Innovation books, for a friendly conversation on:
🔹 His journey into Open Innovation and what first drew him in
🔹 How he connects, rather than balances, his dual career across industry and academia
🔹 Lessons from working with senior executives on applying Open Innovation in practice
🔹 How AI is reshaping the landscape of innovation and what it means for openness
One of the standout insights from the episode:
"The real power lies in connecting practice and theory—not keeping them apart."
Whether you're shaping corporate strategy, doing academic research, or navigating both worlds, don’t miss this scholar-practitioner deep dive.
WOIConversations with Marisol Menendez, Marcel Bogers, and Salar Alizad Poursaeidi