S13 E01: Samina Virk, North America CEO of Vestiaire Collective
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Samina Virk, North America CEO of leading luxury fashion resale platform Vestiaire Collective, speaks with Scott Kerr about how relying on the company's core values has helped it thrive over the last 15 years. Samina talks about fast-tracking growth in the US, the company's path to profitability and possible IPO, its crowdfunding campaign, the importance of building trust through advanced authentication, and its AI-powered search engine. She also discusses its partnership with hit Netflix series 'Emily in Paris.' Plus: Does transparency influence consumer perceptions of the true value of luxury products? Featuring: Samina Virk, North America CEO of Vestiaire Collective (vestiairecollective.com) Host:Scott Kerr, Founder & President of Silvertone Consulting About The Luxury Item podcast:The Luxury Item is a podcast on the business of luxury and the people and companies that are shaping the future of the luxury industry. Stay Connected: Email: [email protected] Listen and subscribe to The Luxury Item wherever you get your podcasts. Tell a friend or colleague!
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