The David Spisak Show

Steven Fang: This Used to Be a Food Cart Lot. Now It’s a Movement.


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What if I told you one man had a vision so bold it turned an empty city block into a cultural epicenter, blending Portland’s gritty charm with five-star sophistication?

In this episode, I sit down on location with visionary entrepreneur Steven Fang, the brain behind Flock—a living, breathing, city-block-sized love letter to food, culture, and community. We’re talking next-level hospitality built right into the base of the Ritz-Carlton in downtown Portland.

 This conversation isn’t your typical studio sit-down. We’re walking and talking on set, giving you a real-time tour of the vision brought to life—from food stalls and wine bars to coffee shops and craft beer taprooms. You’ll feel like you’re right there with us as we explore what’s now become a cultural heartbeat of downtown Portland. 

What You’ll Hear in This Episode:

  • The real story of how Flock came to life (and the hurdles along the way)
  • Why Portland is more than its headlines—and why Steven is betting big on its comeback
  • How a kid from Chengdu went from culture shock in New York to revitalizing an entire city block
  • The business strategy behind creating community-first retail spaces
  • And, why every entrepreneur needs to be just a little crazy to change the world

Whether you're a foodie, a founder, or someone who just loves a good comeback story—this episode will leave you inspired to dream big, take risks, and maybe even build your own version of Flock.

Hit play if you're ready to explore how vision meets execution... and how one man's dream is reigniting the soul of a city.

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