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Maya French

Co-Founder of Koia

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Maya French Biography

There's a plant-based replacement for just about everything these days: chicken, turkey, burgers. But until Maya French created Koia, there wasn't a tasty vegan protein drink.

French came up for the idea in 2013 after she developed lactose intolerance and couldn't find a good post-workout shake. She and her cofounder, Dustin Baker (now 37), had previously tried to market a juice from cold-pressed vegetables to local Chicago grocers; they switched to a nut-based protein drink they eventually named Koia (after Nicoya, the town in Costa Rica famous for long-lived residents). “Protein is on trend. It's not going anywhere anytime soon,” French says. They now have shelf-space in Whole Foods, Walmart, Publix and Stop & Shop. Koia is now in roughly 4,000 stores in the U.S., putting it on pace for an annual run-rate of $10 million.

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  • How do I book Maya French to speak at my event?

    Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Maya French for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Availability button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Maya French, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Maya French or any other speaker of your choice.
  • What are the speaker fees for Maya French

    Speaking fees for Maya French, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Maya French are available upon request for live events and available upon request for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Maya French, click the Check Availability button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.
  • What topics does Maya French speak about?

    Maya French is a keynote speaker and industry expert whose speaking topics include Business, Entrepreneurism, Food, Lifestyle.
  • Where does Maya French travel from?

    Maya French generally travels from Los Angeles, CA, USA, but can be booked for private corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. For more details, please contact an AAE Booking agent.
  • Who is Maya French’s agent?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully booked keynote speakers like Maya French for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Availability button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Maya French for your next private or corporate function.
  • What is a full-service speaker booking agency?

    AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Maya French or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.
  • Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

    If you’re looking for the best, unbiased speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
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Co-Founder of Koia

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Maya French Biography

There's a plant-based replacement for just about everything these days: chicken, turkey, burgers. But until Maya French created Koia, there wasn't a tasty vegan protein drink.

French came up for the idea in 2013 after she developed lactose intolerance and couldn't find a good post-workout shake. She and her cofounder, Dustin Baker (now 37), had previously tried to market a juice from cold-pressed vegetables to local Chicago grocers; they switched to a nut-based protein drink they eventually named Koia (after Nicoya, the town in Costa Rica famous for long-lived residents). “Protein is on trend. It's not going anywhere anytime soon,” French says. They now have shelf-space in Whole Foods, Walmart, Publix and Stop & Shop. Koia is now in roughly 4,000 stores in the U.S., putting it on pace for an annual run-rate of $10 million.

Maya French Videos

  • Varley | #YourTime with Maya French - YouTube
    There is no better time to be the best me.” Watch the new episode of #YourTime series featuring Maya French, the co-creator of Koia plant ...

FAQs on booking Maya French

  • How do I book Maya French to speak at my event?

    Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Maya French for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Availability button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Maya French, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Maya French or any other speaker of your choice.
  • What are the speaker fees for Maya French

    Speaking fees for Maya French, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Maya French are available upon request for live events and available upon request for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Maya French, click the Check Availability button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.
  • What topics does Maya French speak about?

    Maya French is a keynote speaker and industry expert whose speaking topics include Business, Entrepreneurism, Food, Lifestyle.
  • Where does Maya French travel from?

    Maya French generally travels from Los Angeles, CA, USA, but can be booked for private corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. For more details, please contact an AAE Booking agent.
  • Who is Maya French’s agent?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully booked keynote speakers like Maya French for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Availability button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Maya French for your next private or corporate function.
  • What is a full-service speaker booking agency?

    AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Maya French or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.
  • Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

    If you’re looking for the best, unbiased speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.

Maya French is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics . The estimated speaking fee range to book Maya French for your event is available upon request. Maya French generally travels from Los Angeles, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Jerome Tse, Gail Becker, Abby Taylor, Daniel Katz and Rachel Geicke. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Maya French for an upcoming live or virtual event.

Maya French Speaker Videos

  • Varley | #YourTime with Maya French - YouTube
    There is no better time to be the best me.” Watch the new episode of #YourTime series featuring Maya French, the co-creator of Koia plant ...

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This website is a resource for event professionals and strives to provide the most comprehensive catalog of thought leaders and industry experts to consider for speaking engagements. A listing or profile on this website does not imply an agency affiliation or endorsement by the talent.

All American Entertainment (AAE) exclusively represents the interests of talent buyers, and does not claim to be the agency or management for any speaker or artist on this site. AAE is a talent booking agency for paid events only. We do not handle requests for donation of time or media requests for interviews, and cannot provide celebrity contact information.

If you are the talent and wish to request a profile update or removal from our online directory, please submit a profile request form.

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