Ryan Kim

Ryan Kim has over 15 years of professional experience, beginning with a role as an Officer at Mizuho Corporate Bank in 2005. Ryan then moved to Green Harvest Advisors in 2008 as a Director, where they were responsible for Risk Analyses and Strategy. In 2009, Ryan became a Partnership Specialist at the US Census Bureau, where they were involved in Public Speaking, Community Analyses, and Marketing. In 2010, they returned to RDK Partners as a Managing Partner, where they were responsible for Corporate Turnaround and International Negotiations. In 2014, Ryan became a Managing Partner at City Strategy Group, where they were involved in Public Affairs and Planning. In 2016, they joined boud as Vice President of U.S. Operations, where they oversaw U.S. operations of the design tech company producing award-winning cameras. In 2017, Ryan returned to RDK Partners as a Managing Partner for Startups and U.S. Operations. Most recently, in 2019, Ryan became the CEO of Kim'C Market, a wholesome, natural Asian grocer with focus on premium Korean food imported directly from Korean artisans and farmers. Ryan also supplies Michelin-starred and fine dining restaurants, gourmet food retailers and amusement parks.

Ryan Kim has a Master of Arts in Politics from New York University with a concentration in International Relations and Finance. Ryan also holds a Bachelor of Arts in Statistics and Economics from the University of California, Berkeley, where they double majored.