Entrepreneurship Live with Ryan Ching, owner of Ry’s Poke Shack

About the Event:

Join us for an inspiring edition of Entrepreneurship Live featuring Ryan Ching, founder of Ry’s Poke Shack, a North Shore O‘ahu sensation that has redefined poke with bold, made-to-order flavors like Cajun Dynamite and Nightmarcher. Discover how Ryan’s dedication to family, community, and innovative culinary experiences transformed his life and business. Whether you’re a foodie, aspiring entrepreneur, or just seeking inspiration, this is an event you won’t want to miss!

Speaker Bio:

Ryan Ching is the visionary behind Ry’s Poke Shack, a North Shore Oahu gem redefining poke with creative, made-to-order dishes like Cajun Dynamite (Cajun-style poke), Nightmarcher (reaper garlic sauce), and Lao-Style Poke (inspired by Lao jeow som sauce). Despite early struggles, including a 1.6 GPA in high school, Ryan turned his life around, earning a doctorate in architecture from the University of Hawai’i with a 3.6 GPA. During the pandemic, he left architecture to pursue his passion, launching Ry’s Poke Shack. The venture quickly grew, grossing over $500K in its first year and earning a feature on Netflix’s Street Food: USA. Today, Ryan focuses on family, travel, and uplifting his community.

Entrepreneurship Live is Sponsored by Tony Bernheim in honor of Saul Reinfeld, Catherine Lynham, and Alan Wong

Host or Publisher Pacific Asian Center for Entrepreneurship (PACE)