# Event Details - **Event Name**: Speaker Series & Networking: $20K to $40M - An Asian CEO’s Journey to Financial & Personal Freedom - **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 18 Jun, 2026 at 06:30 pm – Thu, 18 Jun, 2026 at 09:00 pm - **Event Description**: **Featured Presentation** From $20K to $40M - An Asian CEO’s Journey to Financial & Personal Freedom with Ian So, Former CEO of a Fast Growing U.S. Private Company **RSVP** RSVP on TixFox in link below is required to reserve your spot https://tixfox.co/e/9l0EmHnxGS **Event** Join Ian So for an inspiring evening on entrepreneurship, leadership, and building financial freedom. In our speaker session “From $20K to $40M-An Asian CEO’s Journey to Financial & Personal Freedom”, Ian shares how he grew a single food truck bought on eBay into a multi-million-dollar business recognized as one of America’s fastest-growing private companies. Hear firsthand lessons on scaling a business, overcoming challenges, investing, and creating both personal and financial freedom as an Asian entrepreneur in the U.S. Whether you’re a founder, aspiring entrepreneur, or business professional, this session will offer practical insights and motivation for your own journey. A networking hour will follow the session, with light refreshments served, providing attendees an opportunity to connect with fellow entrepreneurs, professionals, and community leaders. **Host** This event is hosted by Asian Professionals Northwest, join our group for future event notifications: https://www.meetup.com/asian-professionals-northwest **Agenda** 6:30 PM – Doors Open, Guest Check-In, Grab a Light Meal 6:50 PM – Speaker Session Begins 7:40 PM – Host Closing Remarks & Group Photo 8:00 PM – 9:00 PM+ – Networking Hour & Refreshments **Become a Volunteer and Attend for Free** Volunteers can sign up at link below and receive free admission to the event. https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/11Abfnn2RqDSqoLshZxlec1uMxDlfVHV-RSZhevfBs9k/edit?gid=0#gid=0 If you experience any issues with the volunteer sign-up form, please contact us at: apnw.connect@asianprofessionalsnw.org **Speaker Bio** Ian So is a serial entrepreneur, investor, and advisor best known for scaling Chicken & Rice Guys from a single $19,000 food truck into a multi-million-dollar business with six food trucks, four restaurants, a catering division, and over 50 employees. During his leadership, the company was recognized by Inc. Magazine as one of America’s fastest-growing private companies and ranked among the fastest-growing businesses in Massachusetts. Today, Ian remains an owner and advisor to the company while investing in and operating multiple ventures, including real estate, hospitality, and entrepreneurship consulting. He also co-founded ACE NextGen, a national network connecting over 1,000 entrepreneurs across eight cities. A Babson College alumnus, Ian is passionate about entrepreneurship, leadership, and community building. **Awards & Recognition** 2013, 2014, 2016 – Boston A-List Best Food Truck (3× Winner) 2015 – Boston Eater Hottest Restaurants 2016 – Boston Business Journal Diversity in Leadership Award 2016 – Boston Business Journal 40 Under 40 2016 – Mayor Walsh Spark Impact Award 2017 – Boston Business Journal Fast 50 2017 – SmartCEO Future 50 2020 - Asian Hustle Network’s Top 50 Unsung Heroes 2023 - GetKonnected 25 Most Influential Men of Color 2023 – ACE NextGen Unicorn Award **Special Thanks to Our Individual Sponsors** Thanks to Lien Ngu, Vincent Lai, and Charles Chen for their generous support and contributions to this event. We sincerely appreciate your commitment to our community. **Sponsor our Mentorship and/or Professional Development Event** https://givebutter.com/JyIWIs **Understanding Our Event Pricing** We are committed to transparency about how event fees are used. View a detailed breakdown of event expenses and how proceeds support APNW's mission: https://docs.google.com/document/d/15o5m6tO19YezbqSf6h-uHMkk8QNlNOc-1_-U5llx7pw/edit?tab=t.0 **Disclaimer** By attending this event, you acknowledge and agree that photographs, video recordings, and other media may be captured during the event. These images and recordings may be used by the organizers for promotional, marketing, website, social media, and other event-related purposes without compensation or further notice. By participating in the event, you grant permission for your likeness to be used in such materials. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/bellevue/speaker-series-and-networking-$20k-to-$40m-an-asian-ceos-journey-to-financial-and-personal-freedom/200030178136923 - **Event Categories**: business, food-drinks, nonprofit, meetups - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 24 ## Ticket Details ## Event venue details - **city**: Bellevue - **state**: WA - **country**: United States - **location**: 989 112th Ave NE, Bellevue, WA 98004-4516, United States - **lat**: 47.61909 - **long**: -122.1914 - **full address**: 989 112th Ave NE, Bellevue, WA 98004-4516, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Speaker Series & Networking: $20K to $40M - An Asian CEO’s Journey to Financial & Personal Freedom - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/2b18ee2372b466ced83b69abc73b9e31d5e95a5a270287adc5ce0fa8f1cc35db-rimg-w1200-h628-dcfef7ec-gmir?v=1781821176 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Speaker Series & Networking: $20K to $40M - An Asian CEO s Journey to Financial & Personal Freedom being held? - **A:** Speaker Series & Networking: $20K to $40M - An Asian CEO s Journey to Financial & Personal Freedom takes place on Thu, 18 Jun, 2026 at 06:30 pm to Thu, 18 Jun, 2026 at 09:00 pm at 989 112th Ave NE, Bellevue, WA 98004-4516, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Speaker Series & Networking: $20K to $40M - An Asian CEO s Journey to Financial & Personal Freedom? - **A:** Speaker Series & Networking: $20K to $40M - An Asian CEO s Journey to Financial & Personal Freedom is organized by Asian Professionals Northwest. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Speaker Series & Networking: $20K to $40M - An Asian CEO s Journey to Financial & Personal Freedom is ideal for professionals, entrepreneurs, startup founders, and networking enthusiasts eager to grow their connections. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Bellevue, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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