About
David Massé is a Lecturer at Télécom Paris (Institut Polytechnique de Paris) and a researcher at the Interdisciplinary Institute of Innovation (i3), CNRS, Economic and Social Sciences (SES) unit. He serves as co-head of the Economics and Management group and leads the Innovation Design Project major at Télécom Paris. Holding a doctorate from École Polytechnique, he previously worked at Ubisoft's Strategic Innovation Lab for five years. His research explores the organization of creative industries, digital technologies' impact on innovation, and business models in the sharing economy, with notable contributions to understanding collaborative practices through the PiCo report. He has published in journals like Research Policy, Revue Française de Gestion, and International Journal of Arts Management, while serving as an expert for public and private entities.
His work on articles reveals a focus on creative process dynamics (e.g., perfume industry, video games), responsible innovation (AI ethics, digital inclusion), and collaborative business models. Key collaborations include Thomas Paris and Paul Chiambaretto, with empirical studies spanning from 2012 to 2022. His research bridges technology-organization interactions and societal implications of digital platforms.
Scientific awards include the 2019 FNEGE Prize for Academic Research in Management (Reinventing Management category) for his article on Ubisoft's internal coopetition. He contributes to teams like i3's Digital Technologies, Organization and Society (DTOS) and Digital, Organization and Society (NOS), while engaging in consulting with institutions such as the National Assembly and ministries.
