CIBC Endowed Professor; Professor of Operations, Information, and Decisions; Professor of Management; Vice Dean of Entrepreneurship and Innovation, The Wharton School
Research Interests:
Environmental issues, product design and development, innovation
About Karl:
A holder of more than 20 patents for medical devices, tools, food products, sporting goods, and more, Karl has expertise in innovation, entrepreneurship and product development. He is the co-founder of the Weiss Tech House and the Integrated Design Program at the University of Pennsylvania. Karl’s Xootr scooter was recognized by BusinessWeek as one of the coolest products of the 21st Century.
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