Sissel Hansen from Startup Guides presented Copenhagen as part of the Startup Cities Stage at SXSW 2019. https://schedule.sxsw.com/2019/events/PP102792 Hosted by Sam Michel, Chinwag.

1. CREATING A BETTER WORLD TROUGH
ENTREPRENURSHIP

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Startup Guide help entrepreneurs, entrepreneurs
and creatives navigate and connect with different
startup scenes across the globe.
Each city on the map is packed with useful
information and tips, exciting entrepreneur stories
and insightful interviews with local experts.
Known as the
Lonely Planet
for Entrepreneurs

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Cities
OVER 30 CITIES

4. A few interesting, newly
developed businesses usually
under three years old.
Popular coworking hubs, both
new and well established, where
entrepreneurs can work and
grow successfully.
Insight from the “experts” –
established organizations
that can aid and provide
advice to young businesses.
The ambitious accelerator
and incubator programs
in the city that help startups
become established.
In-depth Q&As with seasoned
entrepreneurs, who have founded
or cofounded companies
and share their experience,
insights and advice.
A collection of well-known
schools, colleges and educational
programs specifically tailored
towards entrepreneurship studies.
A description of the investor
(i.e. angel investment, VC firm,
loan, etc.) and finer points such
as, how much they typically
invest and who they invest in.
In our guides you’ll find
insights, how-to’s,
inspirational case studies
and advice from successful
entrepreneurs based in the
city of your chosen guide.
The guides are split into the
7 main sections:
Contents

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Why Copenhagen?
Danes are the third best non-native
English-speakers in the world
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Denmark is ranked as the easiest place in
Europe to do business.
Only Singapore and New Zealand are ahead
Denmark has the 3rd. best
Higher Education System in the World
Denmark is also said to be the most live-able city in the
world with its people coming out as the happiest people in
the world and near the top of every global quality of life
survey

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Why not Copenhagen?
Well, the weather•
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Lack of risk willing capital
Expensive country to survive in
Generous social welfare system

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Born to be global
Skype
Bitbucket
Zendesk
Podio
Unity
Tradeshift
Endomondo
Iconfinder
Momondo
TrustPilot
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Born to be to make an impact
Countries in the Nordics (Denmark, Sweden,
Iceland, Finland and Norway) are among the
world’s top ten with the highest scores on
implementing the UN’s Sustainable
Development Goals (SDGs).