Eithiriel DeMerè

KOYA - Send thoughtful, timely messages and micro-gifts

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KOYA makes it easy to schedule personal messages with:
- A memory (video or image)
- URL (Spotify, YouTube, etc)
- Optional gift ($$ for coffee, beer, tacos, etc)

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Courtney Ruth
Howdy PH! 🤠 @nikkielizdemere, thanks for hunting us!! We created KOYA to make it easier for people to ‘show up’ for the people they care about. 🥳 Did your friend receive a promotion? Is your partner having a bad day? Wish you could be there to celebrate your cousin’s birthday? Send a KOYA. ✨ KOYA in a nutshell: ~ Upload video, photo or audio ~ Asynchronous ~ Optional URL (Spotify, Gift Card, funny gif…etc) ~ Hyper- personal ~ Global ~ Schedule it (Why does this matter? With KOYA, surprising loved ones at the right time is easy). ~ 100% Free 🎉 Who is using our product? ~ Couples in long-distance relationships ~ Remote teams ~ Families apart because of COVID-19 ~ Friends who live in different cities, states, and countries ~ College students ~ Real estate agents ~ and many, many more! 🥳 What people are saying: “Such a delightful tool to send a little love to people from afar. More personal and sweet than a plain venmo. Like a modern-day candygram for the digital age.” -A “If you're looking to let someone know you're thinking of them, KOYA is a great way to do that! It's a much-needed service for these times.” - Nick "Such a cool and unique concept. I absolutely love the fact that you can send fun gifts to show you are thinking of your special someone without being physically in person." - Couple Travel The World 💖 We would love your feedback! We are just getting started and have several things in the works! Please feel free to share your thoughts and feedback. We look forward to hearing from you! 😻
Eugene Hauptmann
@nikkielizdemere @courtneyruth Congrats on the launch! Looks like you have reimagined the social part of the VenMo
Courtney Ruth
@eugenehp Thanks for celebrating with us! 😻 I like how you described KOYA.
Michael Sieb
@courtneyruth I have already received a few KOYA's and I can tell that it's truly a special moment! 🙌 Congrats on the launch 😻
Courtney Ruth
@michael_sieb You certainly know how to make someone's day! Thank you for your support and kindness! I am forever thankful for you!!
Csaba Kissi
@nikkielizdemere @courtneyruth This is really and interesting idea! Is like turn something ordinary into something extraordinary. Congrats on the launch!
Eithiriel DeMerè
KOYA makes it possible to show up for the people I care about with an encouraging message, funny cat video, or song they might enjoy. With everything going on in the world, it’s nice to see tech that aims to make the world a better place.
Courtney Ruth
@maximilian_fleitmann Thank you so much! We are definitely excited! 🤠
Meghan Bishop
I have friends all over the country. KOYA is the perfect way to show someone I am thinking of them in a special personalized way!
caryn werner
@meghan_bishop Love this so much!!!!!! :)
caryn werner
@meghan_bishop @taylor_booker YAY! So happy it is helping your stay connected in a special way! 🥳🥳🥳
Erik
It's a great idea! I love the video 😍
Courtney Ruth
@erikeimterbaumer YOU are seriously THE BEST. Thank you for your support and for making our designs look amazing!!! I am forever thankful for you. 💖
caryn werner
@erikeimterbaumer Thank you so much for all of your killer design help! Seriously -- we were totally undone by your kindness and support!!!
Ruben Wolff
Love the concept really! Can someone who has not downloaded KOYA receive something from someone who did? How does the sending and receiving process work? Best of luck for what's to come!
Jon Werner
@rubenwolff Yes. You can use the web version of KOYA to send to anyone and they can receive it without downloading an app. The mobile app version currently requires the receiver to have the app downloaded as well to receive a location triggered KOYA. We will hunt this version of KOYA at a later date. Stay tuned.
Abey Koshy Itty
Congrats on the launch, guys! This is a very interesting and well thought out product. Love it! I just send a KOYA to a friend :)
Jon Werner
@abeykoshyitty Have fun with it while being intentional with those you care about. Thanks for taking a look.
caryn werner
@abeykoshyitty WOW! Thank you so much for your really kind review, Abey. 💜 It means the world that you took the time to give it a whirl already!! I hope your friend feels delighted getting your KOYA!!! I
Evelina Radoycheva
It's great that someone has actually thought about it. I'm such a procrastinator when it comes to wishing someone a happy birthday 😇 I see how this app will make my life way easier!
caryn werner
@eve_rad Thank you so much for your thoughtful comment! Sometimes I procrastinate or downright forget about birthdays too. KOYA has saved me a few times already! I hope it really does make your life easier + helps you 'show up' for people you care about.
Porush Puri
Awesome! Congrats on the launch! Looking forward to using it!
Jon Werner
@porush_puri Fantastic. Hope you enjoy using it as much as we had making it!
David Leuliette
Hey @courtneyruth Congrats on your launch May I suggest adding a QRcode here https://getkoya.com/the-app Story: As a lazy visitor of your website I can scan a QR code with my phone from my laptop screen So that I don't need to type the name of your app on the store 3 seconds saved, It sparks joy ✨
Jon Werner
@courtneyruth @flexbox Hi David, thanks for the idea. We have QR codes already designed for bizcards so I'll take a look at adding it to the website.
Courtney Ruth
@flexbox This is a brilliant idea! Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. I agree, adding a QRcode is wicket smart! I'm grateful to be connected to you and look forward to learning more from you (a true gift)! 💖
Fed
Great work Koya team! Such a useful product in these times where folks are working remotely from various locations. Love the idea of spreading joy while you are away from loved ones.
caryn werner
@thefedoration I love how you phrased that-- "spreading joy while you are away." So beautiful! Thank you for your support!!! 🥳
Courtney Ruth
@thefedoration Thank you so much!!! I appreciate you BIG TIME!!! 🥳🥳🥳
Marvin Offers
love it!
caryn werner
@marvin_off Thanks so much, Marvin!!! Your support means the world 🤠
Lisa Popovici
Love this idea! Congrats!
Courtney Ruth
@lisapopovici Thanks a million! 😻
Amy Giddon
KOYA is just what we need, now and always. I've received a KOYA and it is a delightful and special moment. For all those times you're thinking of someone...now it's easy to to show it. I think I need to share this with my BF (hint, hint)
caryn werner
@amy_giddon1 Amy!!! Thank you so much for this thoughtful comment! I'm so happy to hear that your experience with KOYA so far has been such a delight! 🥰 Sounds like your BF needs to send you a KOYA soon 😜
Philip Guidon
What a good idea! Does the recipient need to sign up to claim their gift?
caryn werner
@philipg Thanks, Philip! Great q! No, the recipient does not need to sign up to receive their micro-gift. In the KOYA web version it simply pops up through Venmo. We decided to go a P2P route in order to scale faster than working with each individual POS. Let me know if you have any other Qs! We appreciate your support!!!!
Kat Vellos
So happy to see you on Product Hunt @courtneyruth ! Cnograts and yay for KOYA! My favorite thing about it is being able to schedule KOYAs to show up later on a special day. 📅💞🥰
caryn werner
@courtneyruth @katvellos YAYYYYY!!!!! I love the scheduling feature too. It helps me plan ahead AND be able to put all my love into a thoughtful message when I have the energy and creativity for it!! 💛🥰 Thank you so much for your constant support and encouragement!!!
Courtney Ruth
@katvellos Thanks a million!! I am so grateful for your encouragement + support. P.S... I like to schedule my KOYAs, too. 🥰🥰🥰
Shelley Beeston
I love that it is a channel of goodness, it is a good reminder to send kind, encouraging, comforting messages to those you care about. It's a really nice simple start and I can see a lot of potential. I tried it and things that popped in my mind are; access to your contacts, a place to add important dates that can remind you if you haven't sent a koya yet, visibility on the koyas I've sent (btw only used web), easier way to share with friends, link to gift sites with an option to buy and send through koya (rev opportunity)..hope that is anyway helpful. Wish you all the best in spreading kindness.
caryn werner
@shelley_beeston Shelley!! THANK you so much!!! I so appreciate the time, thought and effort you put into trying web KOYA!! Your feedback is so wonderful and definitely appreciated. 🥰 The app version addresses *most* of the ideas that came to your mind!! YOU ARE SO BRILLIANT!! So grateful for you and your support! 🙏
Shiloh Johnson
Love the idea of being able to schedule messages & gifts so we never forget!
caryn werner
@shilohjohnson Thank you so much, Shiloh!!! I used to travel 80% of the year for work and it was so hard to remember special events, let alone actually be in a place where I could do something about it... KOYA would have saved me so many times if I had it back them!! Let me know what you think once you give it a whirl!!! I really appreciate your support!!!
Jeff Dyck
KOYA is a great product for spreading kindness. Kudos to the team behind it!
Jon Werner
@jeffdyck Hey Jeff, thanks for taking the time to check out the web version. We are hopeful that folks will find value in creating meaningful messages to those they care about.
Lauren Ashlee
The heart behind KOYA is so genuine and is so needed in times like these. Thank you for making a product that spreads so much love!
caryn werner
@lauren_ashlee Ugh, Lauren! You are so kind! Thank you for seeing our heart + believing in the product!!! :)
Kunal Tandon
Congrats on launch! Excited to try it!!
caryn werner
@kunaltandon Thanks so much, Kunal! I appreciate your support + encouragement!! You're the best! 🥳