 Michael 's first stop is his old part @-@ time telemarketing job to pick up Vikram . Next , they stop at a bowling alley , where Ryan ( B. J. Novak ) , with bleached blond hair , is now working the shoe counter . Michael asks Ryan to join them , despite heavy protests from Pam . Ryan is convinced and steals two pairs of bowling shoes on the way out . They head to the meeting with the investor , who turns out to be Michael 's " nana , " at a nursing home . Michael gives her his pitch , but she does not believe his new venture will yield success and refuses to fund his company . 
