Chase Fisher is the founder, former CEO, and current Brand Evangelist of Blenders Eyewear, an 8-figure sunglasses brand born in San Diego.
Expect to hear about:
– The Early Hustle: How Chase started Blenders by selling shades out of his backpack, opening up about just how hard the early days really were.
– Buying Out His Cofounder: Why their visions split, and how going solo unlocked 300% growth over the next two years.
– $90M Acquisition: The chaos behind a deal delayed by redlines and COVID, and how Chase held it all together.
– Coach Prime x Blenders: The bold partnership that put Blenders on the global stage and reignited the brand’s momentum.
– Stepping Down as CEO: Why Chase hired a CEO for Blenders in 2025, and how he’s reclaiming his zone of genius as the face of the brand.
Follow Chase on:
Instagram - @chasefisher
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