David B. Audretsch, a Gatekeeper and Globetrotter

The authors of this chapter know each other through their connection to their mutual friend, David. They are from Germany, Italy, and the United States. They describe how they got to know David and how he supported them by “opening gates” to research and teaching experiences and much more, always in an international context. Following this, as a paradigmatic example, they focus on a successful international program in which they are all involved, with David.