Billy Chen

Billy Chen is a seasoned entrepreneur and managing partner with extensive experience in the tattoo and pet supply industries. As a co-founder and managing partner at Nexus Brands Group, which was formerly known as ImportLA, since May 2016, and TATSoul since its inception in February 2005, Billy has played a pivotal role in shaping these businesses. Additional leadership roles include co-founding and serving as a board member at Pokeworks, managing partner at Kingpin Tattoo Supply, and executive positions at Barber DTS and Ryan's Pet Supplies. Billy is also a managing partner at Critical Supply and co-founder of IP Shark. A member of YPO's Golden West Chapter since January 2019, Billy holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Economics from UC Irvine, earned between 1996 and 2001.