Ann Makosinski was named one of Glamour Magazine’s top ten College Women of the Year, one of seven of Teen Vogue Global Earth Angels, one of Entrepreneur Magazine‘s “Young Millionaires”, and Popular Science’s “Breakout Young Inventor of the Year.” Ann appeared with Miley Cyrus for Converse, was named the global brand ambassador for the clothing brand Uniqlo and their unique heat-retaining fleece technology, in addition to endorsing many other brands including the Google Pixel 2, where she worked with Vice to create the campaign. She is also part of executive Julia Middleton’s global expedition to find a definition of leadership that resonates with women.

She is also part of executive Julia Middleton’s global expedition to find a definition of leadership that resonates with women. Since 2023, Andini has been presenting her own online show titled, ‘Your World On Money’; a series that focusses on financial literacy for Gen Z’ers. Particular topics discussed include money anxiety, budgeting, investment, homeownership, retirement, salary negotiations, building good credit, and taxes, amongst many others.

Ann has frequently travelled the world delivering keynote talks, ranging from events hosted by McCann Erickson in NYC for their major clients, a private event at the Pictet Bank in Geneva, and the King Abdullah’s University for Science and Technology in Saudi Arabia where she presented talks to the university students, as well as local high school students.

She also had the honour of being invited as a Youth Ambassador on the Canada C3 Expedition, where she sailed through the NorthWest Passage on an icebreaker, while talking to the students in remote Inuit communities. Ann was honoured to be one of Canada’s five chosen representatives at the I7 in Turin, Italy, an innovation focused committee that reported their feedback on the Future of Work to the annual G7 conference. She also spoke at the Y20 Summit in Cordoba, Argentina, which was held in conjunction with the G20 conference.

She also spoke at the Y20 Summit in Cordoba, Argentina, which was held in conjunction with the G20 conference. Ann’s role as a speaker has led her all over the world, ranging from the AtlanTec Festival in Ireland, an EF Leadership Summit in Berlin, Forbes Impact Summit in NYC, the Congreso Futuro in Chile and an innovation summit in Timisoara, Romania. Ann received the Rising Star of the Year award at the first Greentech Festival, which was held in Berlin by F1 race car driver Nico Rosberg, and she returned in June 2022 to speak on a panel and interview other companies exhibiting at the event.

She has also worked with a variety of brands, ranging from the Royal Bank of Canada (RBC) in their Future Launch Campaign, Hewlett Packard Enterprises on their supercomputers, Tradlands’ sustainable clothing line, and most recently Ann became one of the faces of Maybelline New York’s new Green Edition makeup line, a step forward towards more eco friendly packaging. Andini has been a campaign ambassador and model for many brands, including Maybelline New York, Converse, Uniqlo, Five Star, Merrell Korea, Google Pixel etc.., and she most recently walked her first New York Fashion Week at the United Nations. During 2019 and 2020, Ann worked on a collection of children’s toys that all ran off of green energy, which was profiled on CNN. She also studied acting for a year at the prestigious Herbert Berghof (HB) Studio. Right before the COVID-19 pandemic began, Ann managed to speak for the Lili’uokalani Fund in Honolulu, a Girl Scouts event in Omaha, at the International Project Management Forum in Dubai, the final event for Red Bull Basement University in Toronto, and at Zurich International School (ZIS).

“In general I tell the story of my life as a young inventor, my passion for tinkering beginning quite early, loving both the sciences and arts, alternative energy, how to make an idea in your head into a physical invention in front of you etc. I am very flexible and can cover many topics or whatever the client has in mind”.

Andini discusses the combination of art and science in the world around us. She encourages the audience to rethink the stereotypes that the media has perpetuated over the years around people who pursue STEM subjects versus art. Andini questions why we pit these fields against each other, instead of celebrating the ways in which they are intrinsically linked. She believes that if we start showing the synergy between them at an earlier age, it would cause a radical shift in society. One of Andini’s most requested talks, she also focusses on her unique growing up experience – infused with classical opera, silent movies from the 1910s, inventing using garbage, taking old electronics apart, eating insects, collecting bones, filming and editing with her dad on documentaries, and beginning her science fair journey. She explores the various science fairs she competed in as a teenager, and how her infamous inventions came about whilst she was still at school.

In a world that demands problem-solvers, but often fosters passivity through social media and digital distractions, how do we reclaim our creativity? Ann draws upon her journey as a young inventor and creative to share practical strategies for cultivating curiosity, innovative thinking, and resilience, in business, education, and everyday life.

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Traditional education often prioritizes memorization over creativity, leaving little room for hands-on learning and real-world problem-solving. Andini advocates for a fresh approach—one that fuses storytelling, experimentation, and interdisciplinary thinking to prepare the next generation for a rapidly changing world.

The Viral Effect: Storytelling, Personal Branding & Influence in the Digital Age
At 15, Andini’s invention went viral, launching her into an unexpected career in public speaking, media, and brand collaborations. But what really makes an idea, product, or person capture global attention? In this keynote, she breaks down the key elements of compelling storytelling, building an authentic brand, and navigating influence in a digital-first world.

The Future of Work: How Gen Z is Reshaping Innovation & Entrepreneurship
Gen Z isn’t following the old career playbook—they’re rewriting it. Andini explores how this generation’s focus on sustainability, purpose-driven work, and digital fluency is reshaping industries, from entrepreneurship to corporate innovation. This talk offers key insights for companies looking to stay relevant in an era of rapid change.

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Hedy Lamarr & The Untold Stories of Women in Innovation
Hedy Lamarr was more than a Hollywood star—her inventions paved the way for modern Wi-Fi and Bluetooth. Inspired by her BBC Radio 1 podcast Hedy Lamarr: Untold Legend, Andini shares the hidden stories of pioneering women in STEM, the systemic barriers they faced, and why representation in innovation still matters today.

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The Power of Play: How Curiosity Fuels Breakthrough Ideas
Innovation doesn’t start in a boardroom—it starts with play! From childhood experiments with hot glue guns and household junk to award-winning inventions, Andini explains why curiosity and a playful, improvisational mindset are the ultimate tools for problem-solving. This talk is a call to rediscover creativity and an open approach to work, education, and everyday life.

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