Vivian Lan
SingularityU Mexico Director | Exponential Technology Expert | Social Entrepreneur | Co-Founder, Uma School | Innovation & Future of Work Speaker
Rich Ting
Emmy-Nominated Actor & Producer | Star of Warrior, Tulsa King & On Call | Chief Creative Officer | Board Member, Bruce Lee Foundation | Entrepreneur
Rich Ting has lived several careers in one: Yale football player, attorney, MBA, and Emmy-nominated actor seen in Warrior, Tulsa King, and On Call. A Chief Creative Officer, entrepreneur, and Bruce Lee Foundation board member, he bridges entertainment, business, and culture. On stage, he turns his improbable journey into lessons on reinvention, resilience, and purpose-driven leadership.
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Rich Ting biography
Rich Ting is an Emmy-nominated actor, producer, and entrepreneur whose path runs through Division I athletics, law, business, and Hollywood. A fourth-generation Asian American born in Los Angeles, he played football at Yale University while earning his B.A., then completed a dual J.D./M.B.A. before setting aside a conventional professional career to pursue his lifelong passion for acting.
Motivational speaker Rich Ting is best known for playing the formidable “Bolo” in HBO Max’s acclaimed martial-arts drama Warrior, a series rooted in the writings of Bruce Lee. He delivered another standout performance as “Captain Iijima” in the final season of Amazon’s The Man in the High Castle, and has appeared across many of television’s biggest franchises, including Chicago Fire, FBI, Magnum P.I., NCIS: Los Angeles, Supergirl, and Waco. On the big screen, his credits include the blockbusters Lone Survivor and Salt, along with the lead role of “Dynamite Davenport” in the Western feature No Name and Dynamite.
More recently, Ting played the ruthless Triad figure “Jackie Ming” opposite Sylvester Stallone in Taylor Sheridan’s Tulsa King, and Sgt. Tyson Koyama in On Call, Wolf Entertainment’s first streaming series. He has also brought characters to life in major video games, including SEGA’s Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth and Sucker Punch’s Ghost of Yotei.
Beyond the Screen: Leadership, Culture, and Legacy
Off-camera, Ting is a multi-hyphenate executive. He serves as Chief Creative Officer at a multicultural advertising agency, co-founded a talent and brand management company, and sits on the board of the Bruce Lee Foundation, advancing Lee’s legacy through youth education, mental-health awareness, and character development. As an actor and producer, he earned an Emmy nomination for his work leading and producing The Destination Channel’s original series Staycation, reflecting his evolution from performer to creative force behind the camera.
As a speaker, Rich Ting turns an extraordinary cross-industry journey into a roadmap for reinvention. Drawing on his experience as an athlete, attorney, entrepreneur, actor, and executive, he speaks with authenticity about resilience, identity, and purpose-driven leadership, equipping senior audiences with practical tools to navigate change, build influential brands, and lead with the adaptability Bruce Lee called “being like water.”
Rich Ting Speaking Videos
Rich Ting Speaker reel
Rich Ting Interview | How a Yale Lawyer Became "Bolo" in Bruce Lee's WARRIOR, TULSA KING, ON CALL
Rich Ting Keynote Topics
Few people have reinvented themselves as many times as Rich Ting: Yale Division I athlete, sports journalist, attorney, MBA, entrepreneur, actor, producer, and executive. In this keynote, he unpacks how transferable skills, adaptability, and a clear sense of purpose can open doors far beyond any single career path. Ting shares candid stories from each chapter of his life, showing audiences how to move through transitions, build resilience, and treat reinvention as a strength rather than a risk. He also speaks to identity and representation as an Asian American leader moving between the worlds of business and entertainment.
Authentic storytelling is what separates brands and leaders that endure from those that fade with the next trend. Drawing on his work across professional sports organizations, entertainment studios, Fortune 500 companies, and talent management, Rich Ting explores how genuine narratives build audience engagement, loyalty, and cultural relevance. Attendees learn how individuals and organizations alike can craft stories that feel true, travel far, and create lasting impact.
The brands that win today don't chase culture; they help shape it. In this session, Rich Ting draws on his experience advising global brands, sports leagues, entertainment properties, and emerging talent to show why long-term cultural narratives consistently outperform short-term trend-chasing. He offers a practical framework for building brand ecosystems that stay relevant, authentic, and influential over time, giving marketing and business leaders a blueprint for cultural staying power.
Korean culture has become one of the world's most powerful economic and cultural exports, from K-pop and film to gaming, consumer products, and global fan communities. Through this lens, Rich Ting examines how cultural storytelling translates into real economic opportunity, brand affinity, and international influence. Drawing on his work managing recording artists, building global partnerships, and bridging Eastern and Western markets, he distills lessons any organization can apply when pursuing worldwide relevance.
Inspired by Bruce Lee's philosophy and informed by his service on the board of the Bruce Lee Foundation, Rich Ting delivers a deeply personal keynote on resilience, mental wellness, leadership, and growth. Through stories drawn from sports, business, entertainment, and philanthropy, he offers practical tools for overcoming adversity, embracing change, and cultivating a growth mindset. The talk also highlights the Foundation's mission of empowering young people through education, social-emotional learning, mental-health awareness, and character development, while keeping Bruce Lee's legacy alive.
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FAQs on Booking Rich Ting
Why Rich Ting?
Booking Rich Ting brings a rare combination of star power and substance to your event. An Emmy-nominated actor known for Warrior, Tulsa King, and On Call, Ting is also a Yale-educated athlete, attorney, MBA, entrepreneur, and creative executive, a living case study in reinvention. He speaks with authenticity about resilience, leadership, identity, and the power of authentic storytelling, drawing real lessons from sports, law, business, and Hollywood. Audiences leave inspired and equipped with practical tools they can apply immediately. To book Rich Ting for your next event, contact Aurum Speakers Bureau.
What is Rich Ting best known for?
Rich Ting is best known for playing the powerful fighter "Bolo" in HBO Max's martial-arts drama Warrior, a series inspired by Bruce Lee. He has since become a familiar face across major television, portraying Triad boss "Jackie Ming" opposite Sylvester Stallone in Taylor Sheridan's Tulsa King, Sgt. Tyson Koyama in Wolf Entertainment's On Call, and "Captain Iijima" in the final season of The Man in the High Castle. His film work includes Lone Survivor and Salt.
Did Rich Ting really play football at Yale and earn a law degree?
Yes. Before Hollywood, Ting was a fourth-generation Asian American athlete who played Division I football at Yale University while earning his bachelor's degree, then completed a dual J.D./M.B.A. He chose to leave a traditional professional track to pursue acting, and today balances his entertainment career with roles as a Chief Creative Officer, company co-founder, and board member of the Bruce Lee Foundation.
What topics does speaker Rich Ting cover in his keynotes?
Rich Ting's keynotes center on reinvention, resilience, authentic storytelling, leadership, brand strategy, and mental wellness, often framed through Bruce Lee's "be water" philosophy. He tailors talks for corporate audiences, leadership summits, and culture-focused events, drawing on his journey across athletics, law, business, and entertainment. Organizations can book Rich Ting to speak at their event through Aurum Speakers Bureau.
How to book Rich Ting as a keynote speaker?
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How much is Rich Ting speaking fee?
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Can I book Rich Ting for a virtual keynote?
Yes, Rich Ting is available for virtual keynotes and webinars. To book Rich Ting for a virtual event, please complete the contact form or send us an email to inquire about the special fees for virtual engagements.
