I’ve spent the past two decades helping businesses overcome challenges, scale, and thrive—from boardrooms to startups and private equity-backed companies. My experiences spans strategy, people operations, and financial performance, but at the core, success is about solving the right problems with the right people.

I’ve led turnarounds, technology integrations, and growth strategies, working alongside executives, business owners, and investors to create lasting impact. If you're ready to streamline, scale, or secure funding, let’s take the next step—together!

Founder of Kluu & Company

I'm Karen Luu

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Hello, I'm Karen Luu

Karen’s professional experience spans a diverse range of sectors including financial services, real estate, construction, transportation, consumer goods, software technology, e-commerce, deep tech, retail, media, beauty, and private equity–backed environments.

She has partnered with and led initiatives for organizations such as Northwestern Mutual Financial Network, Transdev (formerly Veolia Transportation), Rolf Lohse Global, Power by Aspire, and Transom Capital Group’s portfolio companies, including LOUD Audio, Scantron Corporation, BridgeTower Media, Gene Juarez, Beauty Quest Group, Pelco, A.T. Cross, Bravo Sports, etc.

Education & Certifications

Industry Experience

Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) - Sloan School of Management, Cambridge, MA
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
  • Forté Fellowship Recipient
  • Officer, MIT Alumni System Dynamics Club
  • StartMIT Entrepreneurial Program Graduate

University of Washington (UW) - Foster School of Business, Seattle, WA
Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration (BA)

Certifications & Professional Designations
  • MIT Business Analytics Certification
  • MIT Sustainability Certification
  • MIT Digital Transformation Certification (AI, IoT, Cloud, Blockchain, Cybersecurity)
  • Conflict Dynamics Profile (CDP) Certified Mediator
  • Emotional Intelligence & Diversity Institute Graduate
  • Pathwise Leadership Program Graduate (Leadership & Psychology)
  • SHRM-SCP: Society for Human Resource Management, Senior Certified Professional

We envision a world where business leaders are no longer held back by outdated systems, funding limitations, or uncertainty. Instead, they have the clarity, resources, and confidence to innovate, pivot, and scale—creating lasting impact in their industries and beyond.

Our Vision

To empower entrepreneurs to evolve their business.

To turn this vision into reality, we focus on bridging the gap between ambition and execution.

🔹 We provide strategic clarity—so business owners can scale with confidence.
🔹 We build operational systems—so growth is structured and scalable.
🔹 We unlock funding solutions—so businesses can secure the capital they need to thrive.

Our Mission

Fueling business growth with strategy, systems, and capital.

We don’t believe in growth for the sake of growth—we believe in scaling with intention.

Growth

We don’t just advise—we partner. Success isn’t a solo journey, and business evolution thrives on collaboration.

Relationships

The old ways of doing business don’t always work in today’s fast-changing world.

Innovation

Trust is earned, not given—and it’s the foundation of everything we do.

Trust

Our G.R.I.T. values define who we are, how we work, and the foundation we build with our clients. It isn’t just a set of values—it’s a mindset. It’s about having the courage to pivot, the strength to innovate, and the resilience to scale with confidence.

Our Values

Life

Money

Mindset

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