In this episode of MECCA Talks, Kate and Zara are joined by Net-A-Porter founder, Imaginary Ventures founding partner and world-leading entrepreneur, Natalie Massenet.

From honing her focus on the future (from her teens!) to building all-star teams, fostering unparalleled corporate culture and now, tapping into the ‘creator economy’, this conversation gives insight into the intelligence and razor-sharp instincts that resulted in Natalie being appointed Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire for her contributions to the fashion and retail industries.

Listen as Natalie touches on her time at Net-A-Porter, Farfetch and the British Fashion Council, and shares how she’s helping to amplify the next generation of household beauty, fashion and lifestyle brands (including the likes of SKIMS, Kosas, Nécessaire, Reformation, Everlane and Westman Atelier) through Imaginary Ventures, the venture capital firm she co-partners.

If you’re of entrepreneurial spirit, a brand devotee or a shopaholic, this is an episode not to be missed!

Brands and products mentioned in this episode:

Westman Atelier Bonne Brow Defining Pencil

Kosas

Nécessaire

Hosts: Kate Blythe, Zara Wong

Guests: Natalie Massenet

Producers: Kerri Gordon, Michael Liberale

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MECCA Talks wishes to acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we recorded this episode at our studio in Naarm: the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin nation. We pay respect to Elders – past, present and emerging. We recognise their ongoing connection to this beautiful country, with knowledge and stories that have been handed down since time immemorial.

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