Today showed me two very different ways a business can create value in Costa Rica. Kyndryl has the multinational model where tt brings jobs, technology training, and global business experience into the country. It was interesting to see that their introduction video made sure to emphasize the idea of sustainability. That is not something I would generally think of when I see a consulting company. I can see why Costa Rica is attractive to a company like that because it has an educated workforce at a competitive cost, and something I did not think of until Prof Teeter mentioned was the importance of political stability. This creates real opportunities for Costa Rican workers, especially in technology and business.

Dos Pinos felt like a model that creates more lasting value for Costa Rica because it is built on local ownership. Since it is a cooperative, farmers are not just employees helping outside shareholders make money. They are members who share resources, reduce risk, and benefit from the company’s success together. I think it is important that they have a vested interest in the company because it is more community centric. For my topic of renewable energy and green infrastructure, Dos Pinos connected more directly because agriculture depends heavily on land, transportation, water, refrigeration, and energy use. A company like Dos Pinos has to think about how its infrastructure affects the environment. Kyndryl can support sustainability through efficient technology and skilled jobs, but Dos Pinos shows how green infrastructure can be tied to everyday production in Costa Rica. Overall, I think Dos Pinos creates more lasting value because more of the benefits stay with local farmers, families, and communities.