Bio


Neve Isic, MSc is a doctoral researcher at Hanken School of Economics, currently on a research visit at Stanford University. Her research sits at the intersection of mergers and acquisitions, open innovation, and technology ecosystems. Prior to her PhD, she spent over a decade working in the tech industry at companies like Google and IBM, leading partnerships and expansion across global markets. She now combines her industry experience with scientific research to address real-world organizational challenges.

Boards, Advisory Committees, Professional Organizations


  • Academic Council Member, Hanken School of Economics (2024 - Present)

Current Research and Scholarly Interests


Mergers and acquisitions, technology platforms and ecosystems, open innovation