＂How can entrepreneurial ventures started in difficult transition economy contexts conquer international markets and eventually compete at world-class level? With this book, readers can follow
the footsteps of 15 internationally successful companies fromten different Central and Eastern European countries and Russia which started in weak and instable geopolitical conditions, and were
able to scale internationally and compete at their industries’ forefronts. These ’Entrepreneurial Icebreakers’ are the change agents of transition economies and have created international
pathways for themselves and others. This book presents key insights about the challenges and the approaches they applied. All companies are featured in 15 teachable case studies - ready touse
in entrepreneurship and strategy courses - that represent a broad level of diversity with regard to countries, industries, topics, growth phases, challenges and internationalization
strategies＂--
