817 Vy Nguyen: Co-CEO of Avocado Green Brands

On today’s episode, Kara welcomes Vy Nguyen, Co-CEO of Avocado Green Brands and Founder of Brentwood Home — a leader building one of the most recognized names in organic, non-toxic mattresses and sustainable home goods. Vy’s entrepreneurial journey began in 2010 when he launched Brentwood Home with his own capital, focused on wellness, craftsmanship, and vertical integration. In 2018, he helped bring Brentwood Home together with Avocado to form Avocado Green Brands — creating a unified company built around transparency, long-term thinking, and products designed to be better for people and the planet. Today, Avocado has become a trusted name for consumers seeking healthier homes without compromising on quality or growth. In this episode, Vy shares what it really takes to operationalize sustainability at scale, how to build long-term trust with consumers, and why mission must live beyond marketing and inside every department. From leadership structure to supply chain decisions, this ...