Can Makgeolli Become America’s Next Big Drink? 미국에서 막걸리 파는 교포 사업가 케롤 MAKKU

Carol Pak is the Founder & CEO of Sool, the parent company of Makku, and a mother of two young children, balancing boardrooms and bedtime stories.Raised in a supportive and loving Korean family in New York, Carol grew up inspired to lead. That early foundation — family first, work hard, dream big — shaped her path from corporate innovation to entrepreneurship. Before launching Sool in 2017, she worked at ZX Ventures (owned by AB InBev), where she led the launch of a new alcoholic beverage brand in China.Now, she’s on a mission to introduce a traditional Korean rice drink — makgeolli — to the U.S. market in a fresh, accessible way. With strong partnerships, including a close working relationship with a Korean production company, Carol is building a bridge between heritage and modern taste.In this episode, we talk about growing up with big dreams, choosing family alongside ambition, and what it really takes to globalize culture — without losing where you come from.