As the Founder and CEO of Molinos, I am passionate about democratizing access to high quality spices, herbs, and seasonings. My journey began in 2014 when I was living and working in Singapore, and my dad was diagnosed with stage 2 rectal cancer. Determined to help him recover faster through a healthier lifestyle, he adopted a diet that severely limited his food options. Frustrated by the lack of quality spices and herbs available, I decided to take action.Molinos was born out of a simple vision: to give everyone consistent and reliable access to high quality spices and herbs beyond the common ones like black pepper and bay leaves. I am on a mission to bring a world of flavor to the Philippines and beyond. We aim to make available spices from all over the world so that our customers can create a diverse range of cuisines. In late 2015, I founded Molinos de la Especia with the goal to fill the significant whitespace in the market and bring exciting flavors to people like my dad, who loved food and live to eat.Our journey has been filled with challenges and triumphs. Despite the economic impact of COVID-19 on our core market in the tourism and hospitality industry, we pivoted and launched our mass-market brand, Mama Shai, in response to the pandemic. This strategy proved effective, ushering in the recovery of our company. Since Q4 of 2023, we have been recapturing the market of hotels and restaurants and have revamped the Molinos brand product line.Fast forward to today, Molinos offers over 100 SKUs of dried spices and herbs, and our product list is constantly growing. We have gained recognition and praise from home cooks, foodies, and chefs in various hotels and restaurants across the country.We are currently in the process of fundraising to expand our operations and bring our vision to a larger audience - to expand nationwide in the Philippines, and enter the ASEAN market.If you are an investor or partner interested in joining us on this exciting journey, I would love to connect and explore potential opportunities. Together, we can bring a world of flavors to the Philippines and beyond.