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.
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Marisol Menendez, Marcel Bogers, and Salar Alizad Poursaeidi
WOIConversations - Season 02 - Episode 08 - Effectuation & Open Innovation: A Conversation with Saras Sarasvathy
In our 8th episode of World Open Innovation Conversations, we speak with Prof. Saras Sarasvathy (Professor Emerita, Darden School of Business, University of Virginia), the originator of the theory of effectuation, for a conversation that lives exactly where she does, yes, at the boundary between entrepreneurial practice and rigorous research. Key highlights from our conversation: Where effectuation really comes fromThe big surprise: Experts don't predict the future better than the rest of us....
17 Jun 2026
WOIConversations - Season 02 - Episode 07 - Open Innovation Lands in Lithuania: A Conversation with Asta Pundziene
In our 7th episode of World Open Innovation Conversations, we speak with Prof. Asta Pundziene (Kaunas University of Technology & UC Berkeley) to explore the Open Innovation (OI) world from her personal OI journey to the exciting upcoming World Open Innovation Conference 2026 in Kaunas, Lithuania. Key highlights from our conversation: Catching the OI virus: How sitting next to Henry Chesbrough at UC Berkeley sparked Asta's OI journey and why she believes the best research questions are bor...
10 Nov 2025
WOIC 2025 - Finally! - Marcus Holgersson ft. Dr. Suno
This song was created by Marcus Holgersson (ft. Dr Suno), and its title — “Finally!” (Äntligen!) — comes from a Swedish tradition linked to the Nobel Prize in Literature. Each year, when the Swedish Academy finally announces the winner, people joyfully shout “Äntligen!” — “Finally!” — capturing the excitement and relief after a long wait. Marcus brought that same spirit to our #WOIC2025 academic awards this year, celebrating in all the languages we speak — “Finally!” “Eindelijk!” “Finalmente...
10 Oct 2025
WOIConversations - Season 02 - Episode 06 - Open Innovation in Times of Uncertainty: A Conversation with Anne-Kristin Zobel
In our 6th episode of World Open Innovation Conversations, we speak with Prof. Anne-Kristin Zobel (University of St. Gallen) to explore the Open Innovation (OI) world, from her personal OI journey to the possibility of systemic shifts in industries facilitated by OI. Key highlights from our conversation: The journey that shaped a scholar: How Anne-Kristin's path from Maastricht to Berkeley to St. Gallen influenced her work on OI Beyond tech: Traditional industries innovating; why even c...
2 Sept 2025
WOIConversations – Season 02 – Episode 05 – From Mindset to Metrics: Making Open Innovation Stick with Aurelia Engelsberger
In our latest episode of WOIConversations, hosted by Marcel Bogers and Marisol Menéndez, we speak with Aurelia Engelsberger — CEO of OMIND Platform. OMIND helps organizations embed innovation strategies into daily routines by combining digital tools, behavioral nudges, and facilitated workshops to build open mindsets and achieve measurable behavior change. Here are some highlights from our conversation: ✨ Practice → theory → practice: Aurelia’s journey from industry to PhD and b...
4 Jul 2025
WOIConversations – Season 02 – Episode 04 – Open Innovation in Action with Henry Chesbrough: Lessons from Eindhoven and Beyond
Henry Chesbrough, father of Open Innovation, discusses the origins, global expansion, and connection to Philips' transformation and the High Tech Campus Eindhoven in an interview.
24 Jun 2025
WOIConversations – Season 02 – Episode 03 – The Scholar-Practitioner Lens: Kamran Bagheri on Open Innovation and AI
Kamran Bagheri, entrepreneur and researcher, discusses his journey into open innovation, connecting industry and academia, and how AI reshapes innovation in this interview episode.
13 May 2025
WOIConversations - Season 02 - Episode 02- Exploring Open Innovation with Wim Vanhaverbeke: Strategy, Scale & Chesbrough’s Legacy
Marcel Bogers interviews Wim Vanhaverbeke about the origins, definitions, success factors, and pitfalls of open innovation for both large firms and SMEs, while also exploring Henry Chesbrough's lasting legacy.
25 Mar 2025
WOIConversations - Season 02 - Episode 01- WOIConversations Is Back!
Podcast hosts Salar, Marcel, and Marisol discuss the podcast's relaunch, exploring its focus, format, key themes in open innovation, and its place within the WOIC ecosystem.
12 Dec 2022
WOIConversations Podcast - Episode 7: The value of open source - Recorded at the World Open Innovation Conference 2022 in Eindhoven
Hosts Marisol Menendez and Marcel Bogers discuss the value of open source at the World Open Innovation Conference 2022, offering insights for academics and industry experts in this interview episode.
7 Nov 2022
WOIConversations Podcast - Episode 6: The OI Mindset in ecosystems & organizations
Marisol Menendez and Marcel Bogers explore the open innovation mindset within ecosystems and organizations, offering insights for academics, researchers, practitioners, and enthusiasts in this interview episode.
23 Oct 2022
WOIConversations Podcast - Episode 5: Crowds & Individuals - A social dimension of OI
Marisol Menendez and Marcel Bogers discuss the social dimensions of open innovation, exploring the roles of crowds and individuals in driving collaborative innovation efforts in this interview episode.
10 Oct 2022
WOIConversations Podcast - Episode 4: Communities for Digital Innovation
Hosts Marisol Menendez and Marcel Bogers explore communities for digital innovation, offering insights for academics, researchers, practitioners, and open innovation enthusiasts in this interview episode.
3 Mar 2022
WOIConversations Podcast - Episode 3: Ownership
Hosts Marisol Menendez and Marcel Bogers discuss the concept of ownership within open innovation, providing insights for academics, researchers, and industry experts in this interview episode.
Marisol Menendez and Marcel Bogers discuss innovation ecosystems, exploring the dynamics between academia and industry for open innovation enthusiasts in this episode.
20 Sept 2021
WOIConversations - Episode 1: Open Innovation and Grand Challenges
Hosts Marisol Menendez and Marcel Bogers discuss open innovation and its role in addressing grand challenges, offering insights for academics, researchers, and industry practitioners in this interview episode.
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Henry Chesbrough
Kamran Bagheri
Wim Vanhaverbeke
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Marcel Bogers and Marisol Menendez host the show. Published by Marisol Menendez, Marcel Bogers, and Salar Alizad Poursaeidi.
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