KOYA — Send thoughtful, timely messages and micro-gifts

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.

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!

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! 😻

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!

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 :)

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 ✨

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.

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. 📅💞🥰

This is a great product! I can't tell you how many times I've been blamed by friends and family for missing important events. But no more! Koya to the rescue!!! Nice work team Really love the video!

In a world where we are craving connection and belonging, KOYA brings a beacon of hope into the world we can create if we are more thoughtful and intentional with our relationships. Great work KOYA family!

I've listed this on my site as a startup to watch, with the following comment ;-) Steve says..."'Micro-gifts' - well, there's a new one on me. But a neat idea that could well catch on. A simple app to send quick gifts such as payment for a coffee or beer to someone to show you're thinking of them. Nice! The scheduled personal messages, which could be location-specific, also sounds very interesting. Lots of potentials to grow this one with new ideas. Execution and finding the right market is key, so I look forward to seeing how it pans out."

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)

Love this. Such a cool, unique experience receiving a KOYA (and sending too). Awesome to put smiles on people's faces. :) Congrats on the launch! 🚀

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!

Love koya! It’s like Venmo meets Marco Polo without the annoying interface. Such a brilliant concept!

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.

What a wonderful concept in a time when we need to support each other! I look forward to sending Koyas to friends, family and colleagues.

The KOYA folks are so talented. I met them a year ago after they had first launched. I can't wait to see where they go.

Awesome! Congrats on the launch! Looking forward to using it!

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!