In this episode of Ameba Meets, Cedrik interviews Evelien Kahn, the founder of MDV, a leading beauty distributor in Europe. They discuss Evelien's entrepreneurial journey, the evolution of MDV from a small operation to a major player in the beauty industry, and the importance of innovation in business. Evelien shares her insights on bootstrapping versus funding, the empowerment of women in business, and the future trends in beauty distribution, emphasizing the need for adaptability in a rapidly changing market.

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Evelien Kahn

At 21, while studying in Leeds, Evelien founded the beauty company MDV Europe—without any seed capital. She is now the sole shareholder of a multi-million dollar company with 25,000 points of sale across Europe, with a portfolio of brands including Beautyblender, Peter Thomas Roth, RoC, thisworks and more.

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Chapters

00:00 Introduction to MDV and Evelien Kahn's Journey

07:05 The Evolution of MDV: From Garage to 25,000 Doors

14:20 Building a Team: The First Generation and Growth

21:18 Female Leadership in the Beauty Industry

28:07 Future Vision: Growth and Trends in CPG Distribution

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