Future

Skaperkraft Future is our vehicle to contribute to a stronger European entrepreneurial culture, across sectors of society. We want to stir a broad conversation on how we solve the challenges we face - and create the best environment for the flourishing of all.

Photo: Authors Nicolai Strøm-Olsen (left) and Hermund Haaland (right) in Lisbon during the production of the book Startup Europe in 2016.

Our contribution has been to disperse best practice, targeting students and those under 30, in addition to policy makers. We will continue to do so in the years to come. Our past publications include:

2016: Startup Europe - The Entrepreneurs Transforming Europe

Startup Europe was released in 2016 after extensive research trips made to the cities of London, Talinn, Lisbon, Oslo, and Berlin. Authors Hermund Haaland and Nicolai Strøm-Olsen presents the ecosystems of of the cities visited and what we may learn from them, in addition to meeting young entrepreneurs to hear of their success and failures. Among them is Gleb Tritus from Lufthansa Innovation Hub in Berlin. The book was dispersed to more than 5000 students in Europe.

The book is published by Skaperkraft`s Frekk publishing and may be purchased for kindle format here and for the hardcover edition by contacting the author on hermund@skaperkraft.no

2017: Startup Israel - Argument Breeds Innovation

Startup Israel follows in the style of Startup Europe, albeit this time the booming startup ecosystem of Israel is described. Launched under Oslo Innovation Week, authors Hermund Haaland and Nicolai Strøm-Olsen draws out best practice from what is called "wadi valley" in the country where startups make up a steady growing percentage of the GDP. Well known Israeli entrepreneurs such as Jon Medved of Ourcrowd and Sivan Yavari of Innovation Africa is featured.

The book is published by Skaperkraft`s Frekk publishing and may be purchased for kindle format here and for the hardcover edition by contacting the author on hermund@skaperkraft.no

2018: Slavetech - a Snapshot of Slavery in a Digital Age

Combatting modern slavery means changing how people think about bondage today. As long as our understanding of slavery is rooted in the past we miss the terrible crimes that may be happening right in front of us. Today, many of these abuses take place in cyber-space, a shadowy digital world beyond our laws and human rights conventions. At the same time the digital revolution promises new ways to fight slavery and free slaves. Catharina Drejer and Kevin Bales explore this new world and much much more. We all use our digital tools every day, but if you want to know their power to fight slavery then you need #SlaveTech: A snapshot of slavery in a digital age.

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2019: Startup Migrants

Migrants and refugees face obstacles just like every entrepreneur. How can social entrepreneurs, tech innovators, and startup communities realize the positive potential in migration? How can public sector use entrepreneurship as a policy for better integration? To answer these questions, authors Maria Amelie and Nicolai Strøm-Olsen set out in January 2018 on a journey to write a book. They visited 20 countries and interviewed over 250 people mapping the innovation output of migration in Europe and the Middle East.We can keep missing out on diverse talent, or adjust our policies for a more inclusive and entrepreneurial society. Skaperkraft was part of the book`s project development team from the start and together with other partners helped make the release possible. Visit www.startupmigrants.com for more information and to purchase the book.