🎙️ From Ice to Innovation: The Entrepreneurial Journey of Svend HardenbergHow do you build thriving businesses in one of the world’s most remote and challenging landscapes?In this episode, we travel to Greenland to meet Svend Hardenberg—a serial entrepreneur whose ventures are as bold and unique as the landscapes he calls home. Growing up in Nuuk, in a tight-knit community where everyone knows each other, Svend developed resilience, creativity, and resourcefulness from an early age. With parents deeply involved in government, he also gained a rare perspective on policy and leadership that would later shape his entrepreneurial vision.From launching a bottled water company that taps into Greenland’s pristine natural resources to roasting coffee with sustainability at its core, Svend’s story shows how innovation can thrive even in small, remote markets. We explore the highs and lows of entrepreneurship in a place with limited infrastructure and financing, and how these very constraints inspire ingenuity, new ideas, and a sense of community-driven purpose.Whether you’re an entrepreneur, adventurer, or someone looking to rethink business with intention, this episode offers inspiration, insight, and a fresh perspective on Greenland’s untapped potential.🔑 In this episode, we talk about:Building businesses in small, remote, and challenging marketsUsing local resources creatively and sustainablyThe value of community and cultural traditions in shaping entrepreneurshipRethinking business models for long-term impactMisconceptions about Greenland and its opportunitiesThe role of innovation in economic diversificationHow unplanned travel and experiences can spark new ideas🧠 Key Takeaways:Even the smallest markets can nurture big ideas.Challenges can fuel creativity rather than limit it.Connecting deeply with your environment is a key to sustainable business.Greenland’s cultural traditions emphasise community, social connection, and resilience.Supporting local ecosystems and innovation is essential for long-term growth.Entrepreneurship can shape the future of a nation.📍 Chapter Highlights:00:00 – Introduction to Svend Hardenberg03:52 – Growing Up in Greenland: Early Influences09:18 – Entrepreneurial Ventures: From Water to Coffee17:23 – Challenges and Opportunities in a Small Market22:57 – Cultural Insights: Life and Traditions in Greenland31:36 – Addressing Misconceptions: The Real Greenland38:15 – The Future of Greenland: Economic Diversification49:15 – Navigating Market Challenges52:27 – Innovative Business Models for Success57:35 – Supporting the Entrepreneurial Ecosystem in Greenland01:01:45 – Cultural Insights and Travel Tips for Greenland01:08:08 – The Future of Greenland's Economy01:14:36 – Wishes for Greenland's Independence and Growth💬 Sound Bites:“We are hunters, we are not farmers.”“We cherish social gatherings a lot.”“We need to rethink the business model.”“I want our country to succeed.”🔗 Links & Resources:Svend Hardenberg on LinkedInKaffivík: Best Coffee Roastery and Café in Greenland Imivik: Bottled water from Greenlands sacred water source Qeqqu: Seaweed from Greenland (No website yet,)🧡 Why You’ll Love This...

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