Ian Rinehart is a principal analyst at Lux Research and spearheads new research to guide clients in the practice of innovation management. In this role, he combines quantitative and qualitative methods to evaluate R&D effectiveness, to incorporate policy into innovation strategies, and to spot hidden opportunities. He also contributes to the Manufacturing group’s coverage of CO2 utilization and low-carbon building materials.
Sebelum menyertai Lux, Ian bekerja di Palo Alto, California, pejabat Mitsubishi Corporation, di mana beliau menjalankan penyelidikan mengenai pelbagai topik teknologi, seperti kereta pandu sendiri, pertanian selular dan pengalaman runcit dalam kedai. Sebelum ini, beliau bekerja untuk Perkhidmatan Penyelidikan Kongres, sebuah agensi bukan partisan, cawangan perundangan, sebagai pakar dasar luar yang memberi tumpuan kepada Asia Timur.
Ian holds an M.A. in security policy studies from George Washington University (Elliott School of International Affairs) and a B.A. in international relations from Pomona College. Outside of work, he enjoys board games, writing, and watching baseball.
