The Vikings had the right idea when they charged onto these fertile lands of Norway and, unbeknownst to them, made a great business decision to make this their home (800–1050 CE). Norway is a Scandinavian country known for its gorgeous Northern Lights, Arctic Territories, and fjords. A tourist destination for many, Norway boasts dramatic mountainous landscapes and is also one of the richest countries in the world. They own a staggering 1.5% of all globally listed companies and have the world’s largest sovereign wealth fund.

You’ve most likely had their delicious salmon for dinner, as Norway is the #1 exporter in the world, worth $15 billion. But you can catch more than just salmon here, as Norway is also a top exporter of oil and hydroelectricity. Natural beauty and unlimited resources are just the beginning — in recent times, they’ve conquered the tech industry, with famous companies such as Opera Browser, Kahoot, reMarkable, and Oda.

We scour the breathtaking landscapes and cities of Norway, Oslo, and other well-known spots to discover entrepreneurs who are making an impact globally in tech, AI and beyond. Listen to these inspiring podcast interviews and learn more about what makes Norway such a great place to improve your knowledge of Scandinavia, grow your network, and make life-changing connections.