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Kiva Fellow Adam

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Location:
Saint Paul, MN, United States
Occupation:
Software Engineer
I loan because:
people have loaned money to me before.
About me:
I am an Software Engineer, specializing in Internet applications, a serial entrepreneur, and a pretty darn good squash player.
Check out:
http://adampreston.com
Member Since:
Mar 23, 2009
Bio:
NEW: Originally from the Colorado, Adam pursued higher education in the beautiful prairies of South Dakota and later Minnesota. Following graduate school, Adam moved to the Windy City and joined the world’s largest information technology firm as a Consultant. Between consulting engagements, Adam partnered with a New York based non profit organization called Reach the World to bring technology solutions with a global perspective to the under served classrooms of Chicago’s South Side. Adam found this to be an enriching experience which has further lead him to learn more about how access to information technology can unlock potential for those disadvantaged members of our society. During his Kiva Fellowship, Adam hopes to gain experience in how another enabler, microcredit, is being used in the same way. When Adam is not in front of a computer he enjoys playing obscure (and in his opinion under-appreciated) British sports such as Squash and Snooker. OLD: Adam Preston comes to Kiva with more than a decade of global experience in deploying technology-based solutions. Adam holds degrees in Business Administration and Computer Science from Augustana College and a Masters degree in International Business from the University of Saint Thomas. Currently, Adam works as an Information Technology Consultant for IBM's Global Business Services. Taking a leave of absence from IBM, Adam hopes to assist local business in the Philippines better use their technology while gaining a first hand glimpse into the world of microfinance.
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Adam's Kiva Fellowships

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Member of Kiva Fellows Class KF9

Fellow at Alalay sa Kaunlaran, Inc. (ASKI)

Oct 1, 2009 to Dec 11, 2009

Entrepreneurs Adam Has Visited

Update for Jonalyn
Nov 19, 2009
Jonalyn talks about her business of selling noodles, soup, and other cooked foods at the provincial capital. She also discusses how the loan helped her family. [...]
Update for Edna
Nov 19, 2009
Edna continues to operate her sari-sari store. Things are going well Edna but when asked what challenges she faces said that some of her customers are slow in paying her back. You see, many of the sari-sari [...]
Update for Benita
Nov 19, 2009
Benita talks about how she used the loan, some of the challenges she faces raising pigs in her neck of the woods, and her ultimate goal in life. [...]
Update for Leonila
Nov 19, 2009
Things seem to be going pretty well for Leonila and her cosmetics sales business. In this short clip, she talks about how she is able to turn a profit in door to door sales and at the end of the interview she [...]
Update for Romeo
Nov 19, 2009
Romeo talks about running an Internet cafe, about how he used the loan, and the challenges he faces keeping the lights on in typhoon season. [...]

Adam's Loans

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Adam's Teams

Adam's Invites

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  • Alee
    Manhattan, KS, USA
  • Michael
    White Bear Lake, MN, USA
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    Paige
    St. Paul, MN, USA

Portfolio Distribution

  • By Gender
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  • By Partner

Gender

Distribution By Gender
Gender %
Female70.73%
Male29.27%

Country

Distribution By Country
Country %
Philippines93.90%
Tajikistan1.22%
Uganda1.22%
Paraguay1.22%
Nigeria1.22%
Bolivia1.22%

Sector

Distribution By Sector
Sector %
Retail37.80%
Agriculture28.05%
Food19.51%
Transportation7.32%
Services3.66%
Personal Use2.44%
Clothing1.22%

Partner

Distribution By Field Partner
Field Partner %
Alalay Sa Kaunlaran, Inc. (ASKI)93.90%
Pearl Microfinance Limited1.22%
MLO Humo And Partners1.22%
IMPRO1.22%
Fundación Paraguaya1.22%
Lift Above Poverty Organization (LAPO)1.22%

Adam's Lending Activity by Country

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