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Melodie Vanderbaen

Co-founder & CEO of Max Retail, a platform that helps independent retailers turn unsold inventory into cash. Former independent retailer and wholesale distributor.

Aug 20, 2026

5:37
[laughs] A nice little break.
5:38
That seemed like the best idea at the time.
5:42
You know, I had this opportunity.
5:43
He was moving there, and I had nothing to lose, 'cause everything was already as good as gone.
5:48
And in Israel, I came across these incredible designers on this street called Dizengoff, and I would enter these stores and be, "Oh, my goodness.
5:58
This fashion is so incredible.
6:00
Where are you sold in the States?" And they would say, "Well, we're not sold anywhere.
9:47
I see.

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