# Benjamin Nazarian

> Benjamin Nazarian is Therabody’s co-founder and executive chairman and the founding CEO of its commercial business. An accounting and law graduate of USC with a background at Omninet Capital, he partnered with Theragun inventor Jason Wersland to launch the product commercially in 2016. He is also founder and principal of Nazarian Capital.

- **Role:** Co-Founder and Executive Chairman at Therabody
- **Organizations:** Therabody, Omninet Capital, Nazarian Capital
- **Education:** B.S. in Accounting, cum laude, University of Southern California, Juris Doctor, University of Southern California Law Center
- **Known for:** Co-led the commercial launch of Theragun in 2016., During his tenure as CEO, Therabody reported more than $1 billion in cumulative revenue, distribution in 60 countries and more than 10,000 retail doors by January 2023., Joint recipient with Jason Wersland of the 2021 EY Entrepreneur Of The Year Greater Los Angeles award.

## Career timeline

- **1997** — Admitted to the State Bar of California on December 9.
- **Before 2016** — Worked as a managing partner of Omninet Capital before leading Therabody’s commercial business.
- **2016** — Commercially launched Theragun with inventor Jason Wersland; served as founding CEO.
- **2020** — Led the business as it changed its corporate name from Theragun to Therabody.
- **2021** — Named an EY Entrepreneur Of The Year Greater Los Angeles award winner with Jason Wersland.
- **2022** — Therabody announced a $165 million growth equity round led by North Castle Partners.
- **2023** — Became executive chairman in January as Monty Sharma became president and CEO.

## Achievements

- Co-led the commercial launch of Theragun in 2016.
- During his tenure as CEO, Therabody reported more than $1 billion in cumulative revenue, distribution in 60 countries and more than 10,000 retail doors by January 2023.
- Joint recipient with Jason Wersland of the 2021 EY Entrepreneur Of The Year Greater Los Angeles award.
- Led Therabody during its 2022 $165 million growth equity financing.

## Latest updates

- **2026-06** — In a Shopify Masters interview published June 16, Jason Wersland reflected on his partnership with Nazarian, their handshake agreement and their practice of candid debate.

## Links

- Website: https://www.nazariancapital.com/about
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/benjamin-nazarian/

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Last updated: 2026-10-15