Eric von Hippel
Born in 1941
evhippel.mit.edu
Eric von Hippel is a professor at the MIT Sloan School of Management and a pioneer in the field of user innovation.
Eric von Hippel has made significant contributions to innovation theory, focusing on how users, rather than manufacturers, often drive product development and improvement.
His research has explored lead user innovation, open innovation, and the democratization of innovation processes.
Von Hippel has authored several influential books and articles on these topics, with "Democratizing Innovation" being one of his most well-known works.
His ideas have influenced both academic research and business practices in innovation management and product development across various industries.
