David A. Owens

David A. Owens is a Professor of Management and Innovation at Vanderbilt’s Graduate School of Management and Director of the Executive Development Institute. An expert in innovation and product development, Owens has consulted for NASA, LEGO, Apple, and other top organizations. His work has been featured in major outlets like the New York Times and NPR’s Marketplace. Owens holds a PhD in management science from Stanford, and his book *"Creative People Must Be Stopped!"* explores barriers to innovation. He is also a former CEO of Griffin Technology, a leader in consumer electronics for Apple products.