Chad Billmyer

Chad Billmyer

Chad Billmyer

Entrepreneur, Bruin Founders Mentor
UCLA Ventures

Chad is an experienced product executive and serial entrepreneur. His first venture, an edtech company founded while he was an undergraduate, was acquired by Nelnet (NYSE: NNI). Next, he founded a venture-backed, two-sided marketplace catering to auto, sport, and hobby enthusiasts, ultimately acquired by Tapatalk. Most recently, Chad served as Head of Product at Slickdeals, a Goldman portfolio company. He is deeply involved in the startup ecosystem, mentoring entrepreneurs through Brown University, UCLA, StartOut, and Mucker Capital programs. Chad has an economics degree from Brown University. Outside of tech, Chad is the parent of a high school student and the author of illustrated children's book, Curly Sue and the Beetle.