Join us on April 17, 2025, at the Walter Dods, Jr. RISE Center for the UH Retail Business Plan Competition. Open to all UH students, the event includes networking with the fashion entrepreneurs and refreshments. Attendees will have the chance to: - Cheer on finalists who will present their fashion retail business plans - Listen as the finalists pitch to a panel of judges to compete for prizes - Meet the fashion entrepreneurs and enjoy refreshment, while supplies last This event is a collaboration with the Fashion Design Merchandising program and the College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resilience.

In honor of Earth Month, join us for a special event featuring entrepreneurs and experts who are leading the way in sustainability. Hear their stories, discover how sustainability shapes their work, and gain insights on building a more mindful and responsible future. Our panelists include: Jeff Mikulina - Climate and Social Impact Strategist Quinn Vittum - Executive Director, Re-use Hawaii Danielle Bass - State Sustainability Coordinator, State of Hawaii Justin Udom - Founder and Owner, Pop Culture Artisan Pops This event is put on in collaboration with the Student Sustainability Council at UH and is sponsored by the Hawaii Leadership Forum.

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

Join us for the last mixer of the year! Connect with fellow UH students, enjoy fun activities, and grab some free food and drinks (while supplies last). Whether you’re looking to make new friends or just unwind before finals, this is the perfect chance to vibe with the PACE community one last time this semester.

Join Guy Kawasaki as he shares lessons from decades of experience shaping some of the world’s most innovative brands. In this talk, he’ll explore how leadership starts with mindset and grows through community—highlighting the importance of spaces like the Walter Dods, Jr. RISE Center, where collaboration sparks bold ideas. Whether you're building your career, your network, or your next big idea, this is your chance to learn how to lead with purpose and impact. This event is presented in collaboration with the College of Engineering at UH Mānoa, ThriveHI, CIO Council of Hawaii, the Information and Computer Sciences department at UH Mānoa, Leapstart/Hawaii Tech Days, and the Hawaii Leadership Forum.   About the Speaker Guy Kawasaki is the chief evangelist of Canva, host of the Remarkable People podcast, author of Wiser Guy, Think Remarkable, and sixteen other books, and adjunct professor of UC Santa Cruz. He was the chief evangelist of Apple, trustee of the Wikimedia Foundation, and brand ambassador of Mercedes-Benz. Kawasaki has a BA from Stanford University, an MBA from UCLA, and an honorary doctorate from Babson College.