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Ken Collis

Entrepreneur

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1972-10-28
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Ken Collis is a prominent entrepreneur and businessman who established the retail distribution and marketing agency known as TLK Fusion. Throughout his career, Ken has represented major global brands such as Nike, Pepsi, and L’Oréal. Among his many achievements, he launched Kardashian Khaos in Las Vegas, further expanding his influence in the business world. Under his leadership, TLK Fusion has been honored with several prestigious awards, including the INC5000 Fastest Growing Private Company Award, the Entrepreneur360 Best Company Award, and recognitions from Clutch and Exeleon, among others. Ken has also built a strong personal brand, amassing over 500,000 followers on his official Instagram account, officialkencollis.

Before rising to fame, Ken Collis graduated from California State University, Northridge, where he earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Business. Early in his career, he was a founding partner of BankCard Processing, later known as Authorize.Net. He then took on the role of Director of Strategic Alignments at Clear Channel Communications, now recognized as iHeartRadio. During his time there, he worked with well-known brands like Donate Life California, Ford, and Colgate.

Ken originally launched TLK Fusion as a branding and licensing platform for the Kardashian Family. Over time, the company grew and transformed into a global agency with a diverse portfolio. On a personal note, Ken married his high school sweetheart, Mary, and together they have two children, Ken III and Candi. The family resides in Los Angeles, where Ken continues to lead his business ventures. His son, Ken III, currently serves as the president of TLK Fusion, while his daughter, Candi, oversees business development. Mary, as the company’s CFO, plays a crucial role in managing the financial direction of the organization.

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He played a pivotal role in orchestrating what would go on to become the largest cupcake endorsement deal in history, bringing together the Kardashians and Famous Cupcakes. In addition, he provided key support to several celebrity-backed clothing and cosmetics brands, helping them secure more than $1 billion in purchase orders. His work has consistently pushed boundaries, especially when it comes to merging celebrity influence with major commercial opportunities.

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