Ann Makosinski is a Canadian student inventor and public speaker. She won the Google Science Fair in 2013 for her hollow flashlight. We chat growing up and attending the same school, her inventions, winning the Google Science Fair, appearing on Fallon twice, being in a commercial with Miley Cyrus, and her spot in Forbes 30 under 30 list.
00:00 - Intro
01:14 - Who is Ann Makosinski?
01:53 - Childhood antics & breaking windows
05:23 - What is the Google Science fair and how did Ann win?
07:28 - Ann's winning inventions
16:17 - The headache of applying for patent
17:38 - Exploring TV shows and toys with a film background
41:43 - Traveling to the Arctic & more
49:46 - Public speaking & quitting coffee
56:14 - On Jimmy Fallon... twice!
01:01:26 - Time & Forbes 30 under 30
01:07:13 - Life as an acting student in New York
01:11:59 - What's next for Ann?