Her focus on innovation and technology makes her a leading voice at conferences on the future of science and technology. Her career inspires young people and professionals to explore creative solutions to current problems, emphasizing the importance of curiosity and perseverance on the path of scientific discovery.
Andini Makosinski is a Filipino-Polish-Armenian “Renaissance Woman”, blending her passions for innovation, storytelling, and the arts. At just 15, her invention of the Hollow Flashlight—a flashlight powered by body heat—won the Google Science Fair and led to viral recognition, multiple appearances on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon, and global keynote speaking opportunities.
She later invented the eDrink, a coffee mug that converts excess heat from a hot beverage into electricity to charge small devices, further cementing her reputation as a young face in sustainable technology.
Named to TIME and Forbes “30 Under 30” lists, as well as one of Entrepreneur Magazine’s “Young Millionaires”, Andini has spoken worldwide on creativity, innovation, and the crucial yet often overlooked intersection of art and science. She has given five TEDx talks and has been invited to speak at the political G7 and Y20 Summits.
Beyond the world of science and innovation, Andini has also made an impact in fashion and media. She was the face of Maybelline’s Green Edition makeup line, a campaign focused on sustainability in beauty. She also starred in Converse’s Public Access series alongside Miley Cyrus, showcasing her as a voice of creativity and youth culture. Her ambassadorships with brands such as Google Pixel and Uniqlo have further highlighted her ability to bridge technology, storytelling, and design.
Andini Makosinski has also ventured into hosting, leading two seasons of Your World on Money, a financial literacy show for Million Stories Media that demystifies personal finance for Gen Z, and she appeared on The Jennifer Hudson Show to promote the series.
Additionally, Andini has hosted the Greentech Festival and Green Awards for F1 Champion Nico Rosberg in Singapore, London, NY, and LA, celebrating sustainability and innovation on a global stage.
Now based in Victoria, Andini is expanding her creative horizons. She recently hosted Hedy Lamarr: Untold Legends, a BBC Radio 1 series released in 2025 about the Hollywood actress and inventor behind WiFi and Bluetooth. Andini also directs music videos, including projects for sitarist Anoushka Shankar and indie-pop artist Cati Landry.
She is currently finalizing “The Inventor’s Mindset” (for Knopf Canada), a book exploring how thinking like an inventor can help positively shape one’s professional and personal life. Andini dabbles in stand-up comedy and is represented by Play Management for her acting endeavors, continuing her mission to bridge science and storytelling in unexpected ways.
