The electric vehicle market seems poised to take off, with high demand for Tesla’s Model 3 and growing attention from big automakers. Yet challenges that stalled EV growth in the past, namely sparse charging infrastructure and high costs, persist. John Paul MacDuffie looks at the role policymakers can take to support, or sink, the EV renaissance.…Read More
Since 2012, the Mack Institute has helped host the Y-Prize Competition, a contest in which members of the Penn community compete to propose the best commercial applications for an emerging technology.…Read More
Saikat Chaudhuri and Harbir Singh discuss why companies need to cultivate their own innovation ecosystem in this interview on Wharton’s Business Radio.…Read More
Dylan Hooe came to Wharton to build versatile skills, meaningful experiences, and enduring relationships. He found them in the Mack Institute’s Collaborative Innovation Program.…Read More
In the digital era, even companies that have distinguished themselves as disruptors cannot afford to rest on their laurels. If they do, they face the chance of being disrupted themselves.…Read More
The Mack Institute Spring Conference 2017 explored how firms can deploy externally facing strategies for innovation success.…Read More
2016 turned out to be a mixed bag for vehicle innovations, as we learned through our 2016 forecasting tournament. The 2017-2018 Challenge launches July 14.…Read More
The second annual Penn Wharton Commercialization Workshop brought together researchers from across the university to learn about launching a new venture based on their work.…Read More
Wharton Grad Sid Kumar talks about how innovation management comes into play in his current role as Global Head of Digital Sales at CA Technologies.…Read More
Wharton emeritus professor Sid Winter discusses how innovative activity affects industry evolution, as described in his new book “Innovation and the Evolution of Industries.”…Read More
The Citi Ventures FinTech Challenge was a first-of-its-kind competition that asked Penn students to find solutions to some of the most pressing questions facing financial services today.…Read More
Read an exclusive excerpt of Fortune Makers, the new book that brings to light the distinctive practices of China’s most successful business leaders.…Read More
Word-of-mouth testimonials from consumers are effective in driving online sales. But these signals are even more powerful in communities where people have closer ties and trust each other, according to new research by Wharton marketing professor David Bell and Jae Lee. …Read More
Professor Gilles Duranton discusses his research on urban mobility and vehicle innovation, and considers potential solutions for easing urban congestion.…Read More
The Mack Institute recently hosted the 24th Consortium on Competitiveness and Cooperation (CCC), co-sponsored by the Management Department of the Wharton School. This annual event enables later-stage strategic management PhD students to share their research with leading scholars in the field.…Read More
Wharton Grad Emily Pell talks about how Penn prepared her for a career in innovation management, and the opportunities for healthcare innovation in her current role.…Read More
To help illustrate where the pursuit of innovation management can lead, we’re pleased to introduce our new Innovation Pathways series. First up: First year MBA student Gobind Johar describes his innovation journey so far.…Read More
The 2017 Penn Design Challenge asked student teams to enhance people’s security and safety at the Philadelphia International Airport, focusing on efficiency and the customer experience. Integrated Product Design student Lila Cohn, one of the winners, shares what she learned.…Read More
The winning team ProtoFluidics pitched a platform for microfluidics research in space, and will spend the spring working to secure their first customer and their first 3D print onboard the International Space Station.…Read More
Knowing both how and when to embrace disruption is key to your organization’s long-term success. Wharton’s Rahul Kapoor offers key steps managers can take.…Read More
