Karen Linh Nguyen

Founder & CEO
Inspired Art Wine

Karen Nguyen is a dynamic executive, entrepreneur, and educator with 15+ years of marketing leadership and business ownership experience. She is known for driving tangible and intangible growth in her ventures and as a corporate consultant. Notably, she founded Inspired Art Wine, serving 27,000+ global customers and 250+ corporate clients. Nguyen also established Inspired Somm, Pour Fine Art, and Inspired Vineyards, earning accolades and a Clio nomination for her artwork. As a corporate consultant, her expertise in brand identity and strategic communications benefits hi-tech, retail/CPG, manufacturing, education, and hospitality sectors. She previously led Worldwide Partner Marketing at Western Digital, spearheading global programs in 90 countries. Nguyen holds a bachelor’s and MBA from the University of California, Irvine, and speaks on entrepreneurship and modern marketing strategies. Recognitions include “Innovator of the Year” and the “Emerging Small Business” award.