Dr. Dan Kraemer

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Biography

Dan Kraemer is an Executive Education Adjunct Lecturer at the Kellogg School of Management, where he focuses on growth strategy innovation. He is also the Co-Founder and Co-CEO of IA Collaborative, a global design innovation consultancy that empowers organizations to find new growth, create innovative offerings, and build cultures of innovation. With over 20 years of experience, Dan has advised numerous iconic brands including Nike, Airbnb, FedEx, Audi, Lilly, Johnson & Johnson, and Samsung. His expertise lies in designing future-focused businesses and connected products, particularly for leading brands in various industries. In addition to his role at Kellogg, Dan teaches 'Design + Business Thinking in Public Health' at the CUNY Graduate School of Public Health and serves as a Faculty Coach at the University of Chicago Booth School of Business for courses on New Products and Services Innovation. As an international speaker, he frequently keynotes conferences, sharing insights from in-the-field user research and real-world innovation experiences. Dan advocates for the combination of human-centered design and business strategy to drive innovation and address some of the world's most pressing challenges.

Research Interests

Experience

Co-Founder and Co-CEO

— Present

IA Collaborative • unknown

Co-Founder and Co-CEO leading a global design innovation consultancy.

Executive Education Adjunct Lecturer

— Present

Kellogg School of Management • Evanston, IL

Lecturer focusing on growth strategy innovation.

Faculty Coach

— Present

University of Chicago Booth School of Business • Chicago, IL

Coaching faculty on New Products and Services Innovation.

Requirements for Northwestern University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Total
Required:90
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
U.S. Bachelor's degree or equivalent
Application Checklist
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  • Letters of recommendation
  • Statement of purpose
  • Resume/CV
  • TOEFL/IELTS scores (if applicable)
Specialization Notes

Standard PhD requirements for TGS departments including Chemistry, Physics, and Sociology.