Karen Desai
Login to view DISC.Karen Desai is a marketing and product strategy leader at Starbucks, focusing on loyalty strategy. An MBA graduate from Northwestern Kellogg, she has a robust background in digital innovation and customer experience. Before Starbucks, she co-founded a fashion startup and managed client portfolios at Pinterest. People who have worked with Karen describe her as bringing energy, ideas, and focus to her team.
Karen is passionate about creating connections and supporting underrepresented talent, serving as an angel investor for companies with South Asian female founders. She co-founded a fashion rental service, LUKH, to make South Asian culture more accessible. Her interests include writing, traveling, and exploring new restaurants.
Interesting fact: Her entrepreneurial journey was inspired by the challenges guests faced finding attire for her own traditional Indian wedding.
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