Technology and Connectivity: Internet Empire in Vilcabamba

Join us as we explore Technology and Connectivity: Internet Empire in Vilcabamba. Hear from Ivan Macanchi, the visionary behind Vilcanet, as he shares his journey of transforming Vilcabamba with innovative internet solutions and real estate development, overcoming challenges, and fostering community growth.
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0:00 - Intro
0:08 - Invitation to Vilcabamba
0:22 - Boom of people coming
0:29 - Enterprise challenges
0:41 - Business misunderstandings
0:52 - Politics and internet
1:04 - Introduction: Jesse and Ivan
1:24 - Ivan's background
2:04 - Ivan's origins
2:25 - Living in Belgium
3:04 - Returning to Vilcabamba
3:33 - Vilcabamba in the 80s-90s
4:04 - Tourism and community
5:26 - Changes and growth
7:03 - Foreign family developments
8:03 - Early internet in Vilcabamba
9:01 - Birth of Vilcanet
10:04 - Real estate development
11:10 - Early internet challenges
12:00 - Return to Ecuador
13:22 - Education in Europe
14:00 - Work and study in Belgium
15:19 - Life in Europe
17:04 - Family reasons for returning
19:08 - Initial internet setup
20:00 - Early internet progress
21:08 - Expanding service
22:29 - Fiber optic transition
24:13 - Technology upgrades
25:48 - Fiber optic investment
27:03 - Community support
28:53 - Business competition
30:01 - Workforce management
32:01 - Building an enterprise
33:06 - Connecting surrounding areas
34:08 - Service problems
35:25 - Politics and business
36:39 - Community interaction
37:10 - Closing thoughts
39:19 - Conclusion and call to action