Post by Diego Galang

From late-night meetings and endless revisions to building a brand that became something real, KAIA has been one of the most meaningful parts of our college journey. What started as a thesis pushed us beyond the classroom and into the realities of entrepreneurship: from prototyping and product design to managing manufacturing, logistics, subcontractors, marketing, and sales strategy. Proud to share that our thesis was recognized as the Best Thesis among BS Management, BS Management Honors, and BS Management of Applied Chemistry at the Ateneo de Manila University. Even more surreal is seeing KAIA grow beyond the classroom, generating over ₱750,000 in revenue through the support of the people who believed in what we were building. 🙌 More than the recognition, this experience taught us the value of resourcefulness, continuous learning, adaptability, and hard work. It challenged us to think critically, solve real operational problems, and constantly improve while building something with purpose. Huge thank you to our professors, panelists, friends, customers, and families for all the guidance and encouragement throughout this journey. Grateful to have gone through this experience with such an incredible team, Aaliyah Jaiden Tian Seng, Sophia Danielle Cua, Albert Osmon Laborte, Charlene Chua. Here’s to continuing to build ideas that push us forward and create meaningful impact. 🤍