Why DABGO
The possibilities for networking globally have never been better than after the introduction of online business networking services. “Danes Abroad Business Group Online” - in short DABGO - takes full advantage of the internet’s opportunities and offers a service that creates a strong Danish visibility across geography and existing local network groups.

The History
Founded in New York, USA in 2006 by Jesper Løvendahl and taken globally in 2007 in corporation with partner and DABGO Switzerland founder Dan Trampedach.

The Mission
Is through a core of Internet based tools and local in person activities and events to create opportunities for Danes by strengthening theirs – and thereby Denmark’s – network and relations internationally. And also to motivate members to network more effectively and not least to make Danes abroad active ambassadors for Denmark as a good place to do business and make investments.

The Vision
Is to be active and engaged in at least the 20 most important Danish export markets and have a total 25.000 members before year 2010, and thereby actively contribute to the best possible foundation for Danish export, acceleration of Danish business people’s international career opportunities and increase international investments in Denmark.

In 5 years DABGO will be the place where all serious Danish business people abroad and in Denmark with relevant international experience will be visible – a Danish international knowledge- and experience universe.

Group Manager
(Click on the name to see Linkedin profile)

Martin Hjorth Jensen
Group Manager China

Networks and networking are two extremely important areas for successful Danish business people all over the world. So, what is more natural than to join DABGO (Danes Abroad Business Group Online). That is why I have chosen to help supporting DABGO in China.

During my two and half years MBA studies in the UK one key success factor was your personal business network. Therefore, it cannot be stressed enough that you as business person should continuously maintain and grow your personal network. Hence, DABGO is a fantastic tool to help you with your Danish network abroad.

Did you know that around 70-75 percent of job opportunities come through your personal network?

My personal reason to be in China was the meeting with a lovely Chinese woman in the UK. She basically took me here. Actually, I could not resist the opportunity to move to China in terms of career and business.

I am looking forward to welcome as many Danes as possible to join this free and fabulous business network.

The Network
To do business better, we need to communicate better, faster, and WITH LESS STRESS! Communication is POWER - and at 14 million users and tens of thousands of Danes working globally, the DABGO group within the LinkedIn network represents a LOT of opportunity for you!

- Expand your network
- Create new business opportunities
- Find new employees
- Accelerate your career

LinkedIn is a FREE web service which facilitates online networking for millions of business professionals. This allows each person to post as much (or as little) information about themselves and their professional history as they would like. Members of LinkedIn can network with each other through trusted contacts, so we get not only the networking value from DABGO, but also from the larger LinkedIn community. DABGO members have a special relationship to each other, and are identified with a DABGO logo.

But, DABGO is a lot more than LinkedIn networking:

- News from the local market
- Networking tips & tricks
- Articles which focus on Danish business professionals
- Post your own comments, submit articles and News

Help expand the network by forwarding the dabgo.com link to other Danish business professionals living abroad.

The Companies
The following companies are represented by DABGO members:
Royal Scandinavia, Nokia, Danfoss, TDC, Microsoft, Ericsson, Sunrise, Grundfos, Vaekstfonden, ECCO, Triumph, Hugo Boss, Roche, Lego, Nike, Carlsberg, IBM, Ebay, Bang & Olufsen, World Economic Forum, Arla, Chiminova, Morgan Stanley, Electrolux, Chicago Tribune, Young & Rubicam, DACC, Danish Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Oticon, Credit Suisse, Computer Associates, Novo Nordisk, Yahoo, Nordea, Jyske Bank, Nycomed, Cisco, MTV, Google, Degussa, Novozymes, along with a lot of other very exciting companies and organizations.

The DABGO Countries
Visit the front page to see the current list of DABGO countries.

Not a DABGO network in your country?
If there is not yet a DABGO group in the country you live in, and you would
like to be the driving force behind a local group, then please send an e-mail
to Jesper Løvendahl at jesper@dabgo.com.