From Launch to SpaceNK in 3 years: Behind the Growth of Mimétique

From Launch to SpaceNK in 3 years: Behind the Growth of Mimétique

August 12, 2026 · 52 min · Episode 90

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Fabienne Sebaoun shares her journey of launching the self-funded skincare brand Mimétique and the lessons learned along the way.

Ever wondered how to launch a skincare brand? This week’s episode is with Fabienne Sebaoun, founder of Mimétique, who unpacks the raw reality of building a self-funded beauty brand from scratch. We then go into how Fabienne tapped into her science based roots to build a niche within an overcrowded space. From facing university as a mature student to navigating the chaos of a first launch, Fabienne shares the do's, don'ts, and business non-negotiables that shaped Mimétique into a brand built on storytelling and substance. In this episode, we cover: How Fabienne’s science-based background led her to launching building a niche in the crowded beauty space  Lesson from building Mimétique completely self funded How storytelling and brand identity became her edge in an oversaturated market Do's and don'ts of launching a modern brand and managing the conflict that comes with it Fabienne’s top tip for solo founders If you’re an aspiring founder looking to launch in the beauty space, this one’s for you. We Are Ladies Who Launch!  CHAPTERS 00:00 Meet The Mimétique Founder 01:55 Dermatology Family Roots 07:16 Going Back to University at 40 13:03 From Lab Vials to Le Bon Marché…

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