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BEGINNING

Hi, I’m Ryan, founder of Minottek.

My journey of making automotive performance parts began shortly after I bought my 1995 Mazda Miata at 18 years old. Flush with an overactive imagination and devoid of any money to bring my creations to life, I learned how to build the things I dreamt of, unexpectedly discovering a love for that journey in the process. The satisfaction of creating something, limited only by my creativity, became addicting and I always challenge myself to think outside the box.

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PURPOSE

As time has progressed, so have my skills. My path in life has consistently followed my passion in pursuit of perfecting my craft. From humble beginnings working at Autozone as a college student to a two-year stint as a professional Metal Fabricator and Welder - every experience has added to my ability to better understand the automotive world and create parts I can be proud of.

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PROFESSION

Now, as a Research and Development Engineer, my journey has come full circle. I aim to further my creations and offer them to the community that has guided me along this path, with a simple mission: to create high-quality, thoughtfully designed, user-centered products that enhance the driving experience and amplify the joy of driving the cars we love.

That’s what Minottek is all about - finding the joy in the journey.