Lauren Kane, CEO of BioOne, on Innovation, Non-Profit Collaboration, and Collective Impact in Scholarly Publishing

Insights Xchange: Conversations Shaping Academic Research

In this episode of Insights Exchange, host Nikesh Gosalia interviews Lauren Kane, CEO of BioOne, about the transformation of nonprofit scholarly publishing over the past two decades. Lauren discusses the pressures faced by nonprofits due to tightening resources, increased demand for accessibility, and evolving research needs. She emphasizes the role of innovation and collaboration in overcoming these challenges, highlighting collective impact models like "Subscribe to Open" as a solution for balancing open access with sustainability. Kane also touches on the role of AI in enhancing accessibility and democratizing scientific knowledge. She underscores the need for nonprofits to foster a risk-taking culture, collaborate within the industry, and focus on delivering impact through inclusivity and strategic partnerships. Throughout the conversation, Lauren shares personal insights on leadership, humility, and the importance of learning from both success and failure.
Social media links

Nikesh Gosalia:

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Lauren Kane

https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurenkane/

https://x.com/lauren_publish
Show notes:

Thank you for listening! Here are links to some of the things that Lauren Kane and Nikesh discussed in the podcast. We would love to hear from you, so feel free to drop a line at [email protected]

BioOne | https://bioone.org/
Society for Scholarly Publishing | https://www.sspnet.org/
Subscribe to Open | https://subscribetoopencommunity.org/
Open Access | https://www.openaccess.nl/en
Raym Crow | https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0803-0901
Annual Reviews | https://www.annualreviews.org/
Kamran Naim | https://www.linkedin.com/in/kamran-naim-phd-20605012/
Project Muse | https://muse.jhu.edu/

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