Episode 22: Dr. Manel González-Piñero, Head of Innovation at CREB of the UPC and Head of Strategy at XartecSALUT

Welcome to our latest podcast episode where we are joined by the brilliant Dr. Manel González-Piñero, Doctor of Economics, Head of Innovation at CREB (UPC), Head of Strategy at XartecSALUT, and a professor at the University of Barcelona and ESMUC. In this enlightening episode, Dr. González-Piñero takes us through his remarkable journey from academic pursuits to leading innovative projects that make a tangible impact on the world.  Chapters 00:11 Introduction 00:25 Dr. Manel’s Introduction 05:34 Topic introduction 06:10 What inspired Dr. González-Piñero to pursue a PhD and its influence on his career? 12:01 The significant challenges faced during his PhD journey 14:14 The evolving role of universities in innovation and research 20:20 The brain drain issue in Spain 27:30 Retention of talent in the industry 34:51 Understanding cross-innovation and its applicability in various industries 30:01 Valuable advice for aspiring PhD candidates and those considering a career in academia 42:00 Staying updated and relevant in the field of research 44:19 The books Dr. Manel has written/contributed to 49:36 Closing remark from Dr. Manel Dr. González-Piñero's extensive experience and insights offer invaluable lessons for researchers, academics, and industry professionals alike. Tune in for a deep dive into the world of innovation and research! Guest Bio Dr. Manel González-Piñero holds a Doctorate in Economics, an MBA, and a Master's in Management Techniques from the University of Barcelona. Additionally, he possesses Bachelor's degrees in Business Administration and English Philology from the same institution. Dr. González-Piñero is the Head of Innovation at the Research Center for Biomedical Engineering (CREB) at UPC and the Head of Strategy at XartecSALUT. He also serves as a professor of Economics and Innovation at the University of Barcelona and ESMUC (Music College of Catalonia). He co-directs the Summer School on Management of Creativity in an Innovation Society, a joint initiative between HEC Montréal and the University of Barcelona. His teaching and collaborative efforts focus on innovation and organizational culture. His professional experience includes roles in business development at the Biotechnology Research Centre of the National Research Council Canada in Montreal and the University of Technology Sydney in Australia. He has also worked as a researcher at INN University in Lillehammer, Norway. Dr. González-Piñero is the author of numerous scientific articles and three books, with his latest work titled 'La Innovación en la Gestión de la Cultura' (Edicions UB). 📢 Connect with Dr. Manel González-Piñero LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/manelg1/  Bonet, L. and González-Piñero, M. (Eds) (2021). La innovación en la gestión de la cultura: reflexiones y experiencias. Barcelona: Edicions UB. ISBN: 978-84-9168-433-6: https://www.amazon.com.au/innovaci%C3%B3n-gesti%C3%B3n-cultura-Reflexiones-experiencias/dp/8491684336 González-Piñero, M., Páez-Avilés, C., Juanola-Feliu, E., Samitier, J. (2016). Innovation in the videogames and the Biotechnological Sector. Lambert Academic Publishing. ISBN 978-3-659-87185-6: https://www.amazon.com/Innovation-Videogames-Biotechnological-Sector-Comparative/dp/3659871850 Páez-Avilés, C., González-Piñero, M., Juanola-Feliu, E., Samitier, J. (2015). Innovation by Cross-cutting KETs: Technology Transfer and Commercialization Challenges for Nanobiotechnology and Nanomedicine. Lambert Academic Publishing. ISBN 978-3-659-35932-3: https://www.amazon.com/Innovation-Cross-cutting-KETs-P%C3%A1ez-Avil%C3%A9s-Cristina/dp/3659359327 📢 Connect with Majid Mahmood LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/majid-m/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/majidmofficial/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/majidmpage  TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@majidmofficial Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more insightful content!