Mark Mendoza Ocampo, co-founder and managing director of Auro Chocolate, traces his journey from robotics and design in the U.S. to pioneering the Philippine chocolate industry. Alongside Kelly, a political science and culinary arts graduate, their narrative mirrors the richness of their chocolate—rooted in passion, innovation, and community commitment.

Kelly Go & Mark Ocampo, Co-Founders and Managing Directors of Auro Chocolate

Originally from Manila, Mark and Kelly met in Chicago while studying—Mark in robotics and Kelly in political science, introduced through Mark's brother. Their fr...