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$40-50M
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Dezan Shira & Associates
A misspelled surname, $500, and Deng's Southern Tour. Thirty-two years later: 40+ offices, $50M revenue, six crises survived by staying put.
Hong Kong 🇨🇳
India
The world's most populous nation with 1.4 billion consumers and explosive middle-class expansion, featuring diverse regional cultures, growing premium segments, and deep appreciation for authentic craftsmanship and heritage brands.
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Billion-Consumer Boom
World's fastest-growing major economy with 1.4 billion consumers and vibrant entrepreneurial culture, where founder-led brands in specialty foods, natural products, and traditional crafts leverage regional diversity and expanding middle class.
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SUGAR Cosmetics
200K Fab Bag subscribers became SUGAR's secret weapon. Failed subscription transformed into intelligence moat L'Oréal can't replicate.
Mumbai, Maharashtra 🇮🇳
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