Week 8 - Regina Kwon

The most valuable component of my product has a lot to do with who will use the product. I feel like whoever decides to use this certain app will have a positive experience, as they’d be able to put energy into the usefulness of the application. These people are special, unique, and evidently have some desire for personal growth and change, because they take interest in our product. These people are important since they’re an imagined community representing our app, being productive and getting better, both collectively and individually. Through using this particular app, they will hopefully evolve, discover much more about themselves, become stronger every day, realize their intellect and sanity, and remain healthy. Therefore, to me, the slogan that can best brand and represent the idea of my/our product is “I (verb)”; the meaning behind this has to do with simple subject-verb phrases of sympathizing with oneself and deeply understanding the phrases (such as the following statements) to be true, even in moments of question: “I learn (more everyday). “I do (enough). I am (sensible and intuitive). I make (people feel good). I say (good things). etc.” 

Costa Rica symbolizes a natural paradise with environmentally friendly people. With expanding growth in ecotourism, Costa Rica’s goal to preserve and protect wildlife and forests reflects well on its national image. Thus, Costa Rica remade itself by promoting biodiversity, conservation, small business, and environmentalism. In fact, I was offered a low-cost study abroad trip to Costa Rica with my Spanish high school class. It was an amazing opportunity to learn about nature in natural settings. I remember the flyer was very inviting and expressed a one-of-a-kind experience for anyone. My classmates and Spanish teacher, who went to Costa Rica, fortunately came back with vivid stories and memories to share. They took photos with the most colorful and brightest birds, the greenest trees, and liveliest waters. Such patterns of national aesthetics seem to correspond to Jones’ article. I’m not surprised, as Costa Rica truly appears focused on sustainability and sharing a fresh idea of Costa Rican history alongside atmospheric/active learning. The less charming side of Costa Rica is featured in Polidoro’s article. The use of pesticides not only increased but also negatively impacted “human and environmental health.” Those who work around the pesticides and rely on the rivers, species, and plants for food and capital nearby have fatal disadvantages. Fish can carry toxic chemicals, harming those who consume them. However, being mindful and responsive to practices in aquaculture can greatly save the tropical ecosystems from increased pesticide solubility. 

Question: How do these two articles compare and contrast with each other in regards to entrepreneurship and environmental law?

Sources: Jones, Geoffrey. Andrew Spadafora. “Entrepreneurs and the Co-Creation of Ecotourism in Costa Rica.” Harvard Business School: 1-56. 2016.

Polidoro, Beth A. Matthew J. Morra. “An Ecological Risk Assessment of Pesticides and Fish Kills in Sixaola Watershed, Costa Rica.” CrossMark: 1-9. 2 February 2016.

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