Unlocking and Maximizing your Potential

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After a long and turbulent university journey, and many years of non-profit and charitable work, I’ve come to discover my passion for helping others grow and succeed (and guiding people away from mistakes I’ve made in the past).

Ryan's Journey

Key Projects

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Vision2Reality Foundation

Co-CEO

Empowering you and your newcomer's journey, connect with a vibrant community that nurtures your entrepreneurial dreams. We are a collaborative community that provides resources, tools and a network for entrepreneurs in B.C. Canada.

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The Growth Pathway

Program Director

An eight-week, pro-bono coaching program designed to help students articulate the impact they want their work to have. The program emphasizes self-discovery, systems thinking, and decision-making under uncertainty to support clearer, more grounded career direction.

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Coming Soon…

Principal

An advisory practice focused on designing impact under uncertainty. We help organizations and individuals clarify what matters, quantify contribution, and make better decisions across risk, resilience, governance, and career-critical moments.

Sunsetted Projects

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Settleshot

Creative Director

Community initiative to provide free portraits to newcomers and immigrants who are in the job-seeking process to empower them with an essential tool to enhance their job search and career opportunities.

Areas of Work

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Red background with white text reading '4 QUALITY EDUCATION' and an outline of an open book below the text.
A graphic with a red background displaying the text '5 GENDER EQUALITY' in large white font, with a stylized gender symbol integrated into the design.
Graphic with a maroon background displaying the text '8 DECENT WORK AND ECONOMIC GROWTH' and a white upward trending arrow.
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Pink background with large white text that reads "10 Reduced Inequalities" and a white downward pointing arrow beneath the text.
Graphic highlighting the goal of 11 sustainable cities and communities.
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Upcoming Events

Recordings

Vision2Reality Foundation - Thriving in Canada Workshop: Job Seeking Step 1 - Networking, Job Searching Strategies & Resume/Cover Letter Reviewing with Ryan Ching & Carlos Davalos

Life Expressions Podcast by Charie Ginete-Ilon: Turning Vision Into Reality: A Guide for Newcomers to Canada featuring Ryan Ching


Community Involvement

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    Vancouver Startup Week 2026 - Host - Apr 2026

  • A large crowd of people gathered in an indoor conference or event space with a wooden slatted ceiling and large windows. Some are standing, others are seated, and they appear to be participating in a networking or social event. There is a screen displaying an 'Alumni Networking Delegates' presentation at the front.

    2025 UBC Purpose-Driven - Alumni Delegate - Nov 2025

  • A young man in a dark sweater and gray scarf standing in front of a whiteboard, giving a presentation to an audience in a classroom or conference room.

    KPMG Lunch and Learn - Speaker - Nov 2025

  • A young man in a light blue shirt and white pants standing in front of a purple presentation slide that reads 'Why Volunteer?'. He is holding a rolled piece of paper and speaking to an audience.

    2025 Canadian Cultural Festival - Speaker - Jun 2025

  • People sitting on tiered seats attending a seminar or discussion in a modern room with large windows and blue walls.

    Vancouver Startup Week 2025 - Event Facilitator - May 2025

  • Screenshot of a virtual meeting with 16 participants, some with video on and some with video off. Participants are in various environments, some with virtual backgrounds including cityscapes and nature scenes. The meeting appears to be related to a professional or organizational event, with some participants' names and titles visible.

    Vision2Reality Foundation 2025 Idea-Lab Pitch Competition - Host - May 2025

  • A diverse group of young adults standing together in a classroom, smiling for a photo with a projector screen in the background displaying a website related to B.C. Business.

    Douglas College New Venture Marketing Pitch Competition - Judge - Apr 2025

  • A woman in a silver and blue dress with glasses is shaking hands with a man in a tuxedo at an indoor event.

    Tri-Cities Chamber of Commerce 2025 Business Excellence Awards Gala - Finalist - Apr 2025

  • Group photo of around 40 attendees on stage at a pitch competition.

    SFU Enactus 2025 Forward Vision Pitch Competiton - Judge - Feb 2025

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    UBC eProjects Executive Dinner Night - Delegate - Dec 2024

  • Panel discussion with five speakers seated under a screen, facing an audience in a lecture hall.

    Gamar Foundation Rise and Inspire Summit 2024 - Panelist - Oct 2024

  • Ryan standing next to a 'Networking' screen, with five panelists seated in the background and an audience in the foreground.

    Vancouver Startup Week 2024 - Event Speaker and Host - May 2024 - June 2024

  • "Banquet hall filled with tables of professionals after the Western Canadian Business Competition.

    Western Canadian Business Competition - Senior Division Judge - Mar 2024

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