Mikaila Ulmer is an entrepreneur and the founder of Me & The Bees Lemonade, which sells its distinctive beverages across the nation. Mikaila started the thriving company when she was four years old in Austin, Texas, donating a portion of the profits from her lemonade sales to organizations dedicated to saving bees.
At nine years old, Mikaila appeared on the TV show Shark Tank, securing a coveted investment deal and propelling her brand into the spotlight. She is a renowned public speaker, the author of the book “Bee Fearless, Dream Like a Kid,” and the founder of the bee-saving nonprofit the Healthy Hive Foundation. She is also a Robert W. Woodruff Scholar in her third year at Emory University, pursuing a bachelor’s degree in international studies and economics.
In this episode, Emory University President Gregory L. Fenves talks with Mikaila about her experiences as a young entrepreneur and the art of balancing a growing business with her college studies.
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