Finally, a model of looking inward for talent and outward for business allows Swedish start ups to take advantage of highly educated, low cost Swedish technicians for labor and the relatively homogeneous greater Nordic market as a jumping-off pad. Plus, after viewing Swedish simplicity like IKEA, you have to admit they have pretty desirable design skills as well. Not all is cheery in the entrepreneur atmosphere of Stockholm however, the study also cites a lack of a "critical mass" of investors, a cultural aversion to crowdfunding, and overall deficiency in starting capital as barriers to startups. All of this in mind however, it is clear to see the many traits and factors which help Stockholm rule the tech startup world.
Google Doc Link: https://docs.google.com/a/rice.edu/document/d/1w-XLEh0u5xgp0mu2ia6ey9v9lqbrlfnWnuXUX_eq-uE/edit?usp=sharing
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