Today we visited Kyndryl and Dos Pinos, and it was interesting seeing how different they both are. At Kyndryl, a lot of the focus was on technology, global connections, and innovation. They work with companies all around the world and have over 80,000 employees in more than 60 countries, which honestly made the company feel huge. Even though they are such a large corporation, they still talked a lot about sustainability and community. I thought it was cool that they want to reach zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2040 and that they use technology to help with environmental issues like illegal fishing and wildlife protection. They also emphasized how important their employees are and how they want people from different cultures to feel welcome and able to express themselves.
Later, we visited Dos Pinos, which had a completely different feel. Instead of focusing mainly on global business, they focused more on community and working together. I learned that the cooperative started in 1947 with only 25 farmers and now includes around 1,300 members and works with about 1,900 farms. That growth alone shows how successful cooperation can be. Something that stood out to me was how much effort they put into sustainability, like recycling materials into things such as school desks and treating wastewater so it can be reused instead of wasted. It also seemed like their main goal was not just profit, but supporting local farmers and helping communities across Costa Rica.
After seeing both companies, I think they each create value in very different ways. Kyndryl creates opportunities through technology, international business, and professional jobs, while Dos Pinos creates value by keeping resources and benefits connected to local communities and farmers. Personally, I think the cooperative model feels more connected to Costa Rica itself, but I also understand why multinational companies are important for economic growth and global opportunities. Visiting both companies made me realize that businesses are about way more than just making money they also shape communities, culture, and the future of the country.