David Chang.

David Chang is the Founder of Momofuku, the restaurant group that has fundamentally influenced modern American dining culture.

Chang opened the original Momofuku Noodle Bar in 2004 in New York's East Village and has since expanded to include multiple acclaimed restaurants, a food media company, and consumer product lines. He was awarded the James Beard Award for Outstanding Chef and his Netflix series Ugly Delicious explored food culture globally. Chang also founded Majordomo Media, a food content company, and launched consumer products including Momofuku's chili crunch and noodle line, which are sold in major retailers nationwide. His cookbook Eat a Peach was a bestseller. Chang has been outspoken about mental health in the restaurant industry, using his platform to destigmatize conversations about depression and burnout among chefs. His ability to build a culinary brand that spans restaurants, media, and consumer products while driving important cultural conversations makes him a multi-dimensional entrepreneur.