076 // Leezen Amatya + Thang Duong // Co-Founders - Momo Shack Himalayan Dumplings // Building a Friends & Family Business

Leezen Amatya and Thang Duong, Co-Founders of Momo Shack Himalayan Dumplings, join Jerry on Episode 076 to share their stories and chat about starting a meaningful food business with family and friends. The best friend duo from college share their secrets to success and how they have leveraged social media to build and grow their fan base, including having a viral video happen as a result of a conversation with Gary Vaynerchuk! Learn more about them at www.momoshackdumplings.com

Show Notes

Leezen Amatya and Thang Duong, Co-Founders of Momo Shack Himalayan Dumplings, join Jerry on Episode 076 to share their stories and chat about starting a meaningful food business with family and friends. The best friend duo from college share their secrets to success and how they have leveraged social media to build and grow their fan base. Learn more about them at www.momoshackdumplings.com

// Meet Team Momo Shack!

We celebrate the launch and growth of their passion business in addition to having successful day jobs!

We support their mission to bring the best of culture, family, and business to bring momos to Dallas and beyond!

We are inspired by their spirit of family and fun (Leezen's mom is a co-founder and colleague!) as they build a lasting food and digital brand.

// Connect with Leezen!
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leezen93/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/leezenamatya/

Connect with Thang!
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thangalang93/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thangqduong/

Learn more about Momo Shack!
Website: https://www.momoshackdumplings.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/momoshackhimalayandumplings/
Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/momoshackdumplings/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLRns7FYEmQZHavvQ7YmtZg

Gary Vaynerchuk interview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ncYmubZmNQo

VoyageDallas: http://voyagedallas.com/interview/meet-leezen-amatya-daniel-flores-thang-duong-minu-amatya/
Dallas Observer: https://www.dallasobserver.com/restaurants/momo-shack-dallas-popup-nepalese-food-11883812
UT Dallas: https://utdallas.edu/development/alumni-bring-new-flavor-nepali-dumplings-to-dallas-pop-ups/

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