Hello Steemians,
My name is Marc de Koning.
I'm 25 years old and I am an entrepreneur, start up investor and I love blockchain technology!
My hobby's and passions are learning, traveling, fitness and extreme sports.
I am a capitalist by choice as I realized that in order to make a difference, you either need to have a channel to reach many or be wealthy. (Having both is more efficient)
My long term goals are to build schools for entrepreneurs and deliver water and renewable energy sources to those that are less fortunate.
By providing those 3 services, probably in Africa, I plan to do my part to make this world a better place.
I will have to find some kind of method to get sufficient passive income or run those services at a very small profit in order to provide them long after "I am gone".
18 months ago I tried opening a school in Venezuela.
I was forced to pay bribe after bribe, never being allowed to open the school in the end.
But I will find a solution, as I believe that with a positive mindset you can achieve anything you are after.
Perhaps I won't be able to open a school there, but there are plenty other places where I will be able to make a difference.
For now i'm moving one step at a time, which means getting capital and grow smarter over time!
Entrepreneurship and crypto currencies are a good option to make that happen!
As I learn I share my knowledge with others to help them achieve their goals as well.
For a long time I have only been using Facebook, but I'm now adding Steemit, Youtube and Twitter to the list as well.
I will make video's about entrepreneurship on Youtube and write posts and articles about crypto currencies on Steemit and Twitter.
My twitter page is already up and running, if you wish to follow me you can do that here:
https://twitter.com/koning_marc
Follow me on steemit if you are interested in articles about crypto currencies/blockchain and to find my Youtube channel once I have a few video's!
I hope I will be able to learn from you as well! (For example how Steemit works haha)
See you!
Welcome to steem nation
Welcome to steemit :D Great to see so many new people here.
Welcome!! I hope you have fun in Steemit!! Congrats on your company, 2.5MM users! That's what I call a success :-)
Hello @marcdekoning! Welcome to steemit! :)
Glad to see you here mate :) Hope you have a great time!
Welcome to Steem @marcdekoning I have upvoted and sent you a tip
Hello Marc :) Welcome to Steemit
Welcome to Steemit Marc. I'm certain you will be able to add value to this amazing platform. Wishing you the best and Following your blog. :)
Welcome Marcdekoning to Steemit! . I hope you enjoy your time here, its a great community :) Nice post, i will follow your account, please follow me ...
G'day @marcdekoning! Welcome to the platform :]
@marcdekoning - Your post is inspiring for others. Keep doing the good deed. Welcome to the Steem community.
Welcome
Welcome to steem world... Constant engagement with community and networking is key and that's how steem works .. ;)......... Good luck brother, following for more content from you... :)
A new Steemian :-) hello @marcdekoning I hope you enjoy your time here, its a great community ! Nice post, Wish you much luck! I Have upvoted and will follow your account. Don't hesitate to contact or follow me at any time :-) See you around @tradewonk
It's nice to see you here!
Hey Marc welcome mate! Enjoy steemit!! Nice sky dive pic !!
@ch00fy - foodie
Thanks! I really enjoy skydiving, I do it more often and plan to get the proper training to jump on my own!
Ye I did it once would love to go up again soon. Alone would be crazy! Good luck mate
Welcome to the platform! It sounds like your desire to make the world a better place will fit right in here. We really do have a unique opportunity here. We can't change the world all at once, but we have already started changing individual's lives... and that is how you change the world. You change it one person at a time. This platform has already helped people get lifesaving operations, give homeless people hope, and put food on the table for people living in countries with very low costs of living.
Here is my favorite example of what the community can do when they come together for a cause.
That is so beautiful!!! I love it! :D
Hello Marc, welcome to the community. Its nice to have you on board.
Welcome Marc
Hey there @marcdekoning! Welcome to the platform :]
Nice set of interests, Marc! Welcome to steemitland :)
I bet you're going to have a lot of fun here.
Resteemed for more visibility
Thank you, that is very kind of you! :)
You're welcome :)
Since it's not been mentioned before in this thread: you might want to sign up for steemit.chat, too. Messaging is not integrated in the steemit app still, so that's where many users (mostly under the same nickname) get in touch, share ideas and work on projects for the platform.
Enjoy the ride!
Welcome to Steemit! Your entrepreneurial spirit is exactly what we need here.
The best way to have good results here is to get involved in some communities... try and find groups, clubs, niches, where you can meet people with similar interests. Steemit.chat is a good place to meet people too, the general channel is always open and spam-free.
Welcome to steem! I look forward to your ideas.
Hi Marc! Welcome to the family! I'm sure you will have a great time here. I'm a newbie too. Take care!
hI! So happy to encounter your post, I'm also new here so I totally get where you are coming from as thus how on earth does this work hahaha, however this seems like a lovely community so I think we'll both find the hang of this, on the other hand, as a venezuelan I feel very sorry to read that you faced obstacles in order to open a school here, I hope you don't give up on the idea of doing it here since we really need this entreprenurial spirit now more than ever, so keep up the good job and desire to thrive, I'm sure many more doors will open for you in the future
One step at a time my guy, keep grinding and aspiring to be better in life. Enjoy the roller coaster
You seem like a pretty cool dude looking to do good in the world. You've gained a follower. And welcome to Steemit!
Wow! You are simply amazing/such an inspiration. Your long term goals are literally the same I have had for years and its freaking me out. This world needs more kind hearted and compassionate people like you. Welcome to the community. Where do you come from? xoxo
Hey, thank you for your compliments!
The thing I spot is the following "Have had for years", did you give up on your dreams?
I am from the Netherlands, but I've recently moved to Portugal!
My pleasure! Haha youre too cute I havent given up yet;) Oh thats awesome wow Portugal!! I wish I could go there:P Enjoy the nice weather while Ill be freezing over here:(:( @marcdekoning
Hey marc, welcome 🎈
I would like to wish you a warm welcome to the Steemit Community. We look forward to your posts and interacting as we build this community together. I upvoted you.
Welcome - will follow, I have a feeling we going to see some great stories. Well done on trying to make the world a better place and giving back
Love the sky dive pic! Have you ever thought about #paragliding? I am hooked right now. I have been sharing my adventure on here. Welcome to the platform and you will do well on here. It takes a little time to make friends and get your feet off the ground. Make some friends, don't give in to posting crap content, and don't expect anything. Then you will do well on here. Looking forward to the future. Cheers
Hey!
I have paraglided 4 years ago and I loved it!
I will just post about things I really care for, I am not posting for the money.
I just like to be able to write articles for a new crowd, the money is a bonus.
Right on! Hope to see you in the air! Glad you are here.
Hi bro! Welcome to the family! I read your article and it caught my attention since I am from venezuela. Where exactly did you try to open the school? I followed you on twitter so we can discuss how we can make those things happen in the world.
Hello mate!
I have tried setting up a school in Maracaibo.
Not me personally as it's too dangerous for tall, blonde europeans like me to travel to the country, but I completely funded the school and gave guidance to the people that I know over there.
We were really close to opening the school after paying bribes to get the business approved and a number of other bribes, but in the end they just kept asking for more and more money..
It's something that has bothered me for a very long time as I did it with the right intentions.
Nice one
I wish You a Warm Welcome and a Thumbs Up for your article on EQT once again, I follow already on Twitter and now on Steemit, You said if we can suggest you about different articles to create, Myself and others for sure will be great if you can do one about researching Cryptocurencyes all the best
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Welcome to steemit. This is an amazing place with awesome content. Look forward to seeing some of your posts. Come and have a look at @yoda1917 I am sure you will find something there interesting and I give my best to help the new people :)
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Yoda
P.S, here is an example of my work.
https://steemit.com/bitcoin/@yoda1917/what-the-value-of-bitcoin-and-gold-is-derived-from-the-common-place-of-these-2-polar-opposites
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Welcome to Steemit Marc! I hope you'll enjoy your time here with us!
Take your time in figuring out Steemit. So much to learn, so much to confuse you! It'll come :-)
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STOPHey @marcdekoning , I have started a podcast recently where I interview other entrepreneurs.
The podcast is on my youtube channel, and here is the playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5CpCNPna6p95oJfKPew0N3ZT0k-khdgg
We talk about what you are currently doing in life, your business as well as your journey and any lessons or advice you want the world to know.
A casual conversation about entrepreneurship, and, about you.
Would you be interested in appearing on the show?
@marcdekoning Éxitos y bienvenido a esta gran comunidad!!!
Te invito a que visites mi post y dejes tu voto!
@marcdekoning Successes and welcome to this great community !!!
I invite you to visit my post and leave your vote!
https://steemit.com/spanish/@jhelbich/disfrutemos-un-poco-mas-no-es-dificil
https://steemit.com/@jhelbich