Comments for Kevin Koym

Comment on Video from the Road: Antofasta by kevin

kevin — Sat, 08 Oct 2011 00:19:56 +0000

Thanks Sunni- it was great! Totally enjoyed myself there- you’ll have to join me for a bottle of Chilean wine! (and I’ll make sure I enjoy more when I am there in another couple of months again! ) Hope you’re doing well!

Comment on Video from the Road: Antofasta by Sunni Brown

Sunni Brown — Fri, 07 Oct 2011 20:27:20 +0000

More importantly, can you tell us about the food and wine in Chile? Thanks.

Comment on Video from the Road: Antofasta by Andrea

Andrea — Thu, 29 Sep 2011 21:59:55 +0000

Awesome!

Comment on Video from the Road: Antofasta by Rafael Panteón

Rafael Panteón — Thu, 29 Sep 2011 18:59:45 +0000

Gracias Kevin, great reporting format.
And thank you for taking the time to come and help the cause. I look forward to see Bootstrap Antofagasta grow and become a strong actor in the city’s revolution.
Un abrazo
Rafa

Comment on Making the Local Economy Resilient in 2009 by Linux Economic Model or Penguin Power to say NO | Austin Gunter Online

Linux Economic Model or Penguin Power to say NO | Austin Gunter Online — Tue, 06 Sep 2011 20:56:45 +0000

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Comment on About by Axeleratum | Blog | Ventas: remuneración por comisión o salario?

Axeleratum | Blog | Ventas: remuneración por comisión o salario? — Mon, 10 Jan 2011 19:50:26 +0000

[...] organizador, Kevin Koym, pasó tiempo en Chile y México, y ahi aprendió un método para ayudar a los emprendedores: una [...]

Comment on Opportunities Connecting Worlds by kevin

kevin — Wed, 22 Dec 2010 20:42:01 +0000

Fidel,
When I connected there was wide broadband- at offices / homes/ coffee shops / resturaunts. In fact, I was really surprised how many businesses had access for their customers- in Antofagasta, San Pedro de Atacama, and Santiago. I’d say that (at least for the places that I went) the density of connectivity on locations was as high as it is in Austin (which is better than Dallas as an example).

On the payment question- I have seen paypal used, but I have not studied what is being used…. most of my experience was either in paying in American dollars or Chilean pesos (both online and offline) but I don’t think that I’ve cultivated a very sophisticated awareness of this.

Good luck in preparing for the international market- certainly there are many great opportunities, especially in the Americas!

Comment on Opportunities Connecting Worlds by Fidel Guajardo

Fidel Guajardo — Mon, 20 Dec 2010 21:59:03 +0000

Can you tell us a little about the internet infrastructure in Chile? What is the most common way people connect to the internet: at home, coffee-shop, mobile? What payment processing do online consumers use to pay for products and services, such as PayPal? Or do they use mobile payment processors such as Zong or Boku or some local processors? This kind of info helps entrepreneurs prepare for an international market or to localize their offerings for different parts of the world. Thanks

Comment on Opportunities Connecting Worlds by Sherry Lowry

Sherry Lowry — Wed, 17 Nov 2010 22:02:11 +0000

Wow! You arrived with a bang – and I appreciate you posting us also all along the journey. This is really exciting and I look forward to following the unfolding of such great opportunities to bring more of the world together on projects of this merit.

Sherry – Austin Texas USA — lover of much about Chile also, though, including some wonderful natives we have fortunately inherited here in this country along with much of their heart and spirit for life (and the salsa!) !

Comment on Opportunities Connecting Worlds by Davina

Davina — Wed, 17 Nov 2010 18:52:04 +0000

Great going Kevin! What the world needs now is connectedness. Everyone working together for the greater good.

Comment on The Travis County Court System is Broken by Tom York

Tom York — Wed, 20 Oct 2010 06:43:59 +0000

I’ve got a similar situation with Austin County. I’m supposed to receive compensation from the theft of a vehicle that was stolen from me in August 2006. The thief has been in custody once that I know of with Austin County and at least once in some other county. Austin County had released him to Grimes County for charges they had against him. Grimes County was supposed to send him back, but they didn’t. They released him and then Austin County had to reissue warrants for his arrest. Eventually they found him again and then released him on probation. As part of the probation he was supposed to find a job and pay the restitution for stealing my car. It’s been over four years. I’m beginning to get the idea I will never see any compensation for my car. I’m also wondering how much has been spent so far by the system to deal with this idiot.

Comment on Entrepreneur: your light, and your responsibility by Dag Nybo

Dag Nybo — Mon, 30 Aug 2010 04:06:23 +0000

Kevin,

I had this very discussion this weekend with Bill Beausay, an author, speaker and friend, who has told me time and time again that what he wishes he had done in his life is shoot higher. As an Entrepreneur, we don’t quite know how to tackle our position… we don’t want to be pompous and overstretch…. we don’t want to appear too different. Here is a link to the interview http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2dD-kdPjVsk with Bill … I hope don’t mind that I post without permission.

Thanks so much for writing such a great piece….. I wish I had seen it earlier.

Cheers,

-Dag

Comment on Entrepreneur: your light, and your responsibility by Keith German

Keith German — Mon, 24 May 2010 14:13:50 +0000

Hmmm, can a message of personal responsibility resonate today? I fear – not being rich, poor, gorgeous, or even alone in my vision – but instead that we’re losing our way through entitlements. As I invest, will I be passed up by those who are inactive? Maybe so in some ways, but I plan to “work every day with contagious passion” and pave my own road along the way toward serving a “greater” purpose.

Comment on Entrepreneur: your light, and your responsibility by Jacqueline Hughes

Jacqueline Hughes — Tue, 18 May 2010 04:24:42 +0000

Really good article. Made me think about that fact that so many people just follow the heard and are scared to venture out on there own.

Comment on Keep your eye on the Prize by Inspirational Roundup | LaunchAny.com

Inspirational Roundup | LaunchAny.com — Wed, 31 Mar 2010 01:31:40 +0000

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Comment on Keep your eye on the Prize by Kevin Hagemoser

Kevin Hagemoser — Wed, 24 Mar 2010 20:55:55 +0000

perfect timing on this post!

recently i had a mis-step with a colleague and found myself spending lots of time thinking about how they were wrong in their opinion of me and the situation.

your reminder to keep my eye on the Prize with this post has been music to my ears…other people’s behavior is not a good guide on which to base your next moves when pursuing a big goal (or any goal).

i must proceed to push on toward helping build an amazing community of entrepreneurs in Lincoln, NE – seeing my Prize makes it to reality.

Comment on Social Networking IS NOT for Sharing Your Photos! by Allan Hytowitz

Allan Hytowitz — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 16:26:12 +0000

“Technology is the use of increasingly accurate, self-evident, and reproducible information to replace energy and matter. The benefit of technology is NOT in what it lets people accomplish, but in how it improves the character of people.”

Kevin,

You DO understand “how the world operates.”

I am looking forward to speaking with you.

-Allan Hytowitz

Comment on The First Shot Fired in the Next American Revolution by Allan Hytowitz

Allan Hytowitz — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 16:20:40 +0000

There IS a revolution taking place, but it is not the violent overthrow of the government that Thomas Jefferson said would be necessary every 50 years or so to preserve liberty in our country.

Our relatively “free press” has kept that need for a violent revolution from being necessary (although there have been numerous “close calls”).

The revolution that will help us better ourselves AND our government is coming from the proper use of technology.

Thank YOU.

Comment on The First Shot Fired in the Next American Revolution by Gonzalo Torrealba

Gonzalo Torrealba — Sat, 09 Jan 2010 15:57:25 +0000

My friend, I read your article. My impression is that this revolution has started underground. Http://thezeitgeistmovement.com/ probably being introduced for quite some time the notion of ending the lack of balance in the world. This notion is not American, and maybe this is my only criticism, and I think this revolution will be worldwide.

Comment on Book by Maker’s Schedule, Manager’s Schedule in 2010 | Kevin Koym

Maker’s Schedule, Manager’s Schedule in 2010 | Kevin Koym — Sun, 03 Jan 2010 16:09:02 +0000

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Comment on Venture Forth! And some resources to make your way easier by Kevin

Kevin — Sat, 24 Oct 2009 22:06:19 +0000

We’re not yet targeting Dallas, but I can certainly see this opening up in the future, especially if specifically pulled that direction. Historically I have done a bunch of business in Dallas- and spend several days up there every quarter. Keep me in the loop if you think that you see a specific opportunity (partnering, or otherwise) for making this happen. Best way might be through twitter to me at http://twitter.com/kkoym or http://twitter.com/techranch

Thanks for your question!
Kevin

Comment on Venture Forth! And some resources to make your way easier by Satyan Namdhari

Satyan Namdhari — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 17:49:21 +0000

You have an interesting concept. Would like to know if and when you plan similar activities in Dallas area. May be I can help you organize here.

Satyan

Comment on Quick update about me by Jan Carroza

Jan Carroza — Fri, 24 Jul 2009 18:56:04 +0000

Hey Kevin – we met through Jonathan Davis after you both left Smart Price. I’m in Seattle now. Nice to see your blog. I’d love to stay in touch on Twitter and I’ll subscribe. Jan Carroza @Social_Dynamics

Comment on About by Ventas para freelancers: comisión o salario? — Latin IT Marketing

Ventas para freelancers: comisión o salario? — Latin IT Marketing — Mon, 25 May 2009 02:23:25 +0000

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Comment on Need tools for your startup? by chris peake

chris peake — Tue, 14 Apr 2009 20:55:06 +0000

Kevin;

I am now ready to discuss a couple of aspects of my new major/”green” product to be tackled in a disciplined manner. It will require some tech work which I am foreign to. Business associates will be needed and perhaps you’ll be a longterm player (it’s for the larger community good).

Let me know when I can get with you soon.

Best, Chris