Open Salon
Curated, low-friction conversationsDodoa Cross-Border CEO Circle
Bring the right people into the same room.
Before entering a new market, find the people who truly understand it.
We connect CEOs in China and overseas with trusted market, industry, growth, technology, supply-chain, and compliance expertise—through curated conversations built around real business questions.
The U.S. is our first market wedge. The Circle is built for China and overseas markets globally.
A better path into a new marketCurated
A real business questionThe right room
Expert Workshop
Focused depth around one questionGlobal Connections
Trusted experts and partnersBuilt for both sides of the room
Relevant people. Clear reasons to meet.
For CEOs & Operators
Bring a real cross-border growth or operating question. Leave with sharper context and more relevant people to speak with.
- Curated Open Salons
- Focused paid Expert Workshops
- Relevant local expert and partner connections
For Experts & Partners
Contribute practical experience where it matters, with leaders who have defined questions and real intent.
- Contribute to focused Workshops
- Apply as a Verified Partner
- Meet CEOs and operators with defined needs
Focus tracks
Built around real business growth questions.
We do not organize around a course catalog. We organize activities, experts, and connections around the business questions companies are actively solving. Across every track, we curate for relevant industry experience, local context, and mutual fit.
Consumer Brands
Products, positioning, DTC, omnichannel, and overseas growth.
AI & Technology
Enterprise AI, SaaS, automation, and digital capabilities.
Supply Chain & Sourcing
Suppliers, sourcing, manufacturing, MOQ, quality, and delivery.
GTM & Channels
Market entry, sales, partnerships, agents, and channels.
Local Markets & Customers
Local markets, customer segments, consumers, and demand validation.
Retail & Distribution
Retailers, buyers, importers, distributors, and channel partnerships.
Compliance & Operations
Compliance, certification, contracts, import, fulfillment, and local operations.
Revenue, Inventory & Operations
Revenue, inventory, cash, replenishment, markdowns, and operating signals.
Upcoming events
Start with a real conversation.
Circle Calendar
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Choose the membership level that fits your stage.
L1
Beginner
Enter the cross-border operator network and stay close to the market.
- 1 company membership seat
- Access to the member WeChat / WhatsApp community
- Priority registration for Open Salons and member event updates
- 20% member discount on paid Expert Workshops
- One Cross-Border Market & Growth Brief each month
BEST FOR
Beginner · $198 / year
CEOs and operators exploring overseas opportunities and beginning to build market knowledge and trusted relationships.
L2
Growth
Put your company's real question on the agenda.
- Everything in Beginner
- 2 company membership seats
- One private 15-minute strategy session with the Dodoa Circle team each year
- 4 Expert Workshop seats included each year
- Priority consideration of submitted business questions for Workshop agendas
- 2 curated connection requests each year
- Quarterly member Q&A
BEST FOR
Growth · $998 / year
Companies with a clear overseas growth objective in the next 12 months and concrete questions for experts, channels, or supply-chain partners.
L3
Executive
Receive the highest-priority access, guidance, and visibility.
- Everything in Growth
- 3 company membership seats
- 8 Expert Workshop seats included each year
- Two private 30-minute Executive Strategy Sessions each year
- 6 curated connection requests each year
- One brand, product, or partnership spotlight each year
- Double-opt-in introductions to relevant experts, channels, supply-chain, and growth partners
- Priority consideration for Executive Salons, featured sessions, and Foresight pilots
BEST FOR
Executive · $2,998 / year
Operating CEOs actively expanding overseas and seeking higher-quality channel, expert, supply-chain, and operating support.
Membership is curated. Please purchase only after an invitation or prior conversation with the Circle team.
Event community
Stay close to the next conversation worth joining.
Connect with the Dodoa Circle team on WeChat or WhatsApp for event updates and inquiries. Paid member communities are separate.
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Bring real experience into the room.
Expert collaboration, Verified Partner applications, Workshop co-creation, and sponsorship open in phases. Payment never buys a recommendation.