Contact us 1.800.698.2536
Search by Speaker Name or Topic

Eric von Hippel

Von Hippel, T. Wilson Professor of Management and Professor of Engineering Systems at MIT, and I discuss the community of researchers emerging in the world of open and distributed innovation.

Eric von Hippel
Travels From Travels From:
Please Contact
Speaking Fee Speaking Fee:
Live Event: Please Contact
Virtual Event: Please Contact
More Fee Info
Categories Categories:
Categories Categories:
Business, Economy, Professors
REQUEST BOOKING INFORMATION

Eric von Hippel Biography

Eric von Hippel was born August 27, 1941 and is an economist and a professor at the MIT Sloan School of Management, specializing in the nature and economics of distributed and open innovation. He is best known for his work developing the concept of user innovation – that end-users, rather than manufacturers, are responsible for a large amount of new innovation. In order to describe this phenomenon, he introduced the term lead user in 1986. von Hippel's work has applications in business strategy and free/open source software (FLOSS) and von Hippel is one of the most highly cited social scientists writing on FLOSS.

Eric von Hippel is the son of the material scientist and physicist Arthur Robert von Hippel who was also a professor at MIT. His great uncle is the German ophthalmologist Eugen von Hippel.

The BUGvonHippel is a breakout board module and an example of open-source hardware. It is named for von Hippel and its enclosure bears his name in Braille.

Eric von Hippel grew up in suburban Weston, MA with his parents, three brothers, and one sister. In his early years, Eric attended public school within the town, but then moved on to the Cambridge School of Weston – a private progressive school - for 8th grade, as well as his latter years. Even as a young child, outside of the classroom, one of Eric’s favorite past times was to try to create and invent new things. Much of his inspiration came from his father, Arthur Robert von Hippel who was also a professor at MIT.

For his undergraduate degree, Eric von Hippel attended Harvard College. In an interview with Eric, he cited that he chose Harvard over MIT for the opportunity to pursue Liberal Arts, as he majored in Economics. His decision to focus in Economics stemmed from his trials in Biology and History, and finding that neither was particularly the right fit for him. After pursuing several inventions post undergraduate, Eric returned to school for his Masters in Mechanical Engineering at MIT. From there, he went on to start his own company, worked at management consultant McKinsey and Co., and eventually studied at Carnegie Mellon University for his Ph.D. in Innovation.

Contact a speaker booking agent to check availability on Eric von Hippel and other top speakers and celebrities.

BOOK Eric von Hippel

Eric von Hippel Videos

  • 3. Users Working Together in Communities Are Powerful Innovators
    3. Users Working Together in Communities Are Powerful Innovators
See All Videos »

Eric von Hippel Books

  • Democratizing Innovation
    Democratizing Innovation
  • The Sources of Innovation (The Executive Bookshelf from the Sloan Management Review)
    The Sources of Innovation (The Executive Bookshelf from the Sloan Management Review)

FAQs on booking Eric von Hippel

  • How do I book Eric von Hippel to speak at my event?

    Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Eric von Hippel for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Availability button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Eric von Hippel, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Eric von Hippel or any other speaker of your choice.

  • What are the speaker fees for Eric von Hippel

    Speaking fees for Eric von Hippel, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Eric von Hippel are for live events and for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Eric von Hippel, click the Check Availability button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.

  • What topics does Eric von Hippel speak about?

    Eric von Hippel is a keynote speaker and industry expert whose speaking topics include Business, Economy, Professors.

  • Where does Eric von Hippel travel from?

    Eric von Hippel generally travels from an undisclosed location, but can be booked for private corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. For more details, please contact an AAE Booking agent.

  • Who is Eric von Hippel’s agent?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully booked keynote speakers like Eric von Hippel for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Availability button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Eric von Hippel for your next private or corporate function.

  • What is a full-service speaker booking agency?

    AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Eric von Hippel or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.

  • Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

    If you’re looking for the best, unbiased speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.

Eric von Hippel is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics . The estimated speaking fee range to book Eric von Hippel for your event is available upon request. Eric von Hippel generally travels from and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Ryan McDevitt, Stephen D. Williamson, Emi Nakamura, Christian Catalini and Stefan H. Thomke. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Eric von Hippel for an upcoming live or virtual event.

BOOK Eric von Hippel

Tell us about your event!

During normal business hours, we respond to most inquiries within 4 hours.

  • Customized Service

    Our agents find the right fit for your event

  • Unparalleled Database

    Full access to all speakers & celebrities

  • One Stop Shopping

    A reliable and unbiased point of contact

  • Logistics Management

    Your personal Logistics Manager who takes care of all event details

Need Quick Answers?

We are happy to help! Call us to speak with a booking agent about your event or specific speaker request.

Sarah Miller
phone   1.800.698.2536
Our celebrity booking agents can:

  • Gauge interest and check availability for speaking engagements, appearances or corporate events

  • Provide you with the speaking fee to book Eric von Hippel or other celebrity appearance fees

  • Give you personal recommendations for the best keynote speakers or celebrities

  • Assist you with any questions you have throughout the talent booking process

This website is a resource for event professionals and strives to provide the most comprehensive catalog of thought leaders and industry experts to consider for speaking engagements. A listing or profile on this website does not imply an agency affiliation or endorsement by the talent.

All American Entertainment (AAE) exclusively represents the interests of talent buyers, and does not claim to be the agency or management for any speaker or artist on this site. AAE is a talent booking agency for paid events only. We do not handle requests for donation of time or media requests for interviews, and cannot provide celebrity contact information.

If you are the talent and wish to request a profile update or removal from our online directory, please submit a profile request form.

TOP