Aspiring Businesswoman Invents for Immigrant Families
It's a "Shark Tank"-worthy invention
Mehrin Maisha is a 14-year-old new immigrant to the United States. An aspiring businesswoman, she invented a lamp that helps people who share a bedroom.
NEW YORK—Like a lot of new immigrants in the United States, 14-year-old Mehrin Maisha and her family share a one-bedroom apartment. However, it was these tight quarters and a bright dream of becoming a businesswoman that became the inspiration behind a “Shark Tank”-worthy invention.
The problem—that was literally keeping Mehrin up at night—was her family’s work schedule. Mehrin went to school during the day and her brother worked at night. When her brother came home from work, he would turn on the light and wake Mehrin up in the middle of the night. On the other hand, when Mehrin came home from school, she would turn on the light and interrupt her brother’s slumber.
Mehrin Maisha reading in the classroom. (Shenghua Sung)
The opportunity to take part in an entrepreneurship program through her high school got Mehrin thinking: “There must be more people who have the same problem as me,” Mehrin told Humanity. What was the solution?
