# Event Details - **Event Name**: DIANA JOSEPH: OPEN INNOVATION WORKS at Books Inc. Pruneyard - **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 15 May, 2026 at 07:00 pm – Fri, 15 May, 2026 at 08:00 pm (-07:00) - **Event Description**: Books Inc. Pruneyard welcomes Dr. Diana Joseph, author of Open Innovation WorksAbout this EventSuccessfully Leveraging your External Ecosystem for Impactful Change.This groundbreaking new work reframes open innovation as a strategic imperative for large organizations navigating an era of unprecedented disruption.For corporate innovators and those seeking partnership with corporate innovators: Explore Diana's practical manual for executing open innovation in the real world through a brief reading and mini-workshopFor people who love book design, & people who love learning: Check out the cutting-edge design of this hands-on guidebook, enjoy the playful and meaningful illustrations, and see how the authors leveraged ordinary book features to create a physical learning experience.For people who believe in collaboration or are collaboration-curious: Open Innovation Works is far stronger than any author could have achieved alone. Diana will share the story of how different lenses, productive friction, shared documents and open minds made this work possible.Ask questions, get your book signed and meet folks in the Silicon Valley ecosystem.Books available for purchase on site, or bring your own.Our thanks to Diana's co-authors, Dan Toma and Esther Gons.About the BookOpen Innovation Works: Successfully Leveraging Your External Ecosystem for Impactful Change is a hands-on guide for leaders of large organizations ready to move beyond the limitations of internal R&D. As global challenges such as regulatory pressure, supply chain instability, and talent shortages intensify, the need for agile, externally-driven innovation has never been greater. This timely book presents a clear, practical framework for tapping into the power of external ecosystems — working with startups, universities, and industry partners to unlock transformative technologies, services, and business models. Drawing from real-world case studies and cutting-edge research, acclaimed authors Diana Joseph, Dan Toma and Esther Gons break down the complexity of open innovation into actionable strategies that deliver results. Innovation leaders, executives, and policymakers will find essential tools to align teams, choose engagement models, and build impactful partnerships. Enhanced by pedagogically rich visuals and illustrations, Open Innovation Works is an indispensable resource for anyone looking to future-proof their organisation through collaborative innovation.Diana Joseph, PhD, is an entrepreneur and learning scientist who learned about corporate innovation in the field through years at companies like Adobe and Citrix. As CEO of the Corporate Accelerator Forum, Diana guides corporates who innovate through startup partnership. She translates her insights into powerful and practical in-person and online events, ecosystem experiences and consulting engagements. Diana is the founder of Click the Startup Accelerator for Corporate Partnership, a preparatory engine for startups who need to create healthier deals with large organizations. Diana co-hosted the Ecosystem Show podcast, and currently hosts a Fireside Chat series about corporate/startup partnership. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/campbell/diana-joseph-open-innovation-works-at-books-inc-pruneyard/100001987648948511 - **Event Categories**: business, art, literary-art, workshops, fine-arts - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Campbell - **state**: CA - **country**: United States - **location**: Books Inc. - **lat**: 37.2889062 - **long**: -121.9336697 - **full address**: Books Inc., 1875 South Bascom Avenue, Campbell, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: DIANA JOSEPH: OPEN INNOVATION WORKS at Books Inc. 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