Carol Pak
Founder and CEO of Sool, parent company of Makku, a brand modernizing traditional Korean rice drink makgeolli for the U.S. market; entrepreneur with prior experience at ZX Ventures and leading beverage launches in Asia.
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Mar 7, 2026 • 48min
Turning a Korean Rice Drink into an American Brand: 막걸리 파는 2세교포 사업가 케롤
Carol Pak, Founder & CEO of Sool and maker of Makku, is a Korean American entrepreneur who modernizes traditional makgeolli for U.S. drinkers. She discusses discovering craft makgeolli, building a cross‑border production partnership, flavor and packaging choices, fundraising and scaling, and balancing family life with launching Korean alcohol in America.
