Above the Fold

Above the Fold

So You Want To Start A Dumpling Business?

Dumpling makers from 16 businesses across the US share what keeps them—and their businesses—going. (A collaborative series in four parts!)

Leah Mennies and Cathay
Jul 02, 2025
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This is the first of a special four-part collaborative series between Leah Mennies of Above the Fold and Cathay Bi of Dumpling Club.

You can now find the rest of series here:

  • Part 2: On Business Models & Financing

  • Part 3: On Scaling Up

  • Part 4: Wrapping Things Up

This series is excerpted from the second issue of the Above the Fold zine…

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