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How the Zildjian Family Kept a 400-Year Cymbal Empire
The Avedis Zildjian Company is the world's oldest family business, founded in 1623 in Constantinople. In this episode of Family Business Stories, Lucas and Luna trace how the Zildjian family carried a secret alloy recipe across continents, survived the Armenian Genocide, and built a modern drumming empire that still dominates the market. They focus on the pivotal 1929 decision to move to America, the role of family women in leadership, and the near-breakdown in the 1960s when cousins clashed over direction. With insights into how the family balanced tradition with innovation—from…
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