Catching up with the Danes – Why Denmark succeeds as a top entrepreneurial country and what we can learn from them
Catching up with the Danes – Why Denmark succeeds as a top entrepreneurial country and what we can learn from them

Summary/Abstract: Denmark is frequently found at or near the top of the list of the most entrepreneurial countries in theworld. This paper strives to identify Denmark’s key entrepreneurship success factors as a means of fostering greater entrepreneurship in other countries. The paper is based on a theoretical framework on national competitiveness, underpinned by research within the field of entrepreneurial studies, business development management, cultural studies as well as economic policy. Qualitative methods – analysis of interviews with five industry experts – were used to explore the theoretical framework. During the interviews, the managers discuss environmental aspects, which impact the start-up-business in Denmark in a positive way on a macro-economic perspective. In conclusion, comparisons are made among the findings of the interview data and current GEM, GEDI and OECD data on the Danish frame conditions of doing entrepreneurial business.

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