#136 – Joel West Surpasses 20,000 Citations on Google Scholar February 10, 2022 Share: In this episode, we talk with KGI Professor of Innovation and Entrepreneurship Dr. Joel West. In January of 2022, West surpassed 20,000 citations on Google Scholar for his research on Open Innovation. Open innovation is the practice of a company opening its research and development department to opinions and ideas within, and outside, the organization. This practice is supposed to help break down the traditional silos between researchers, experts, and departments. Subscribe to KGI’s e-newsletter Request program information