Started from the Bottom

Jing Gao: Bringing Chinese Flavor to Supermarket Shelves


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FLY BY JING founder Jing Gao never intended to make hot sauce for a living. But after living in China her pallet was awakened to Asian flavors that drove her to become a foodie. Jing decided to make the scary leap from her traditional tech job to a full-time career in food. In this episode, Jing talks about her diaspora experience growing up in the West, the many pitfalls she faced as a food entrepreneur, and how overnight, viral success changes a business. 

To get your own Fly By Jing hot sauce, check out flybyjing.com 

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