Elisia Retsas

New York, USA

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Expertise
Capability Reviews
Go-to-Market Execution
Global Expansion
Market Intelligence
New Market Entry
Partnership Development
Highlights

Elisia Retsas is a seasoned growth, operations, and international expansion professional with over a decade of experience in startups and early-stage companies across APAC, Europe, and North America. Currently, she is a Growth Operator at Think & Grow, aiding tech companies in international expansion and market growth. Previously, she served as VP for Asia Pacific at General Assembly, leading operations and expansions in Australia and Southeast Asia. Her earlier roles include GTM and growth leadership at a stealth startup, managing growth and operations at UpperKey, and practicing as a solicitor specialising in franchising law. Elisia excels in product-led growth, team leadership, and cross-functional operations.

Career Highlights and Personal Passions

Work with me

Need a strategic partner to execute your growth goals?

Capability Reviews

Evaluate team readiness, leadership depth, and skill gaps to build a structure fit for scaling

Go-to-Market Execution

Execute launch plans—from whitepapers and thought leadership to demand gen pilots and lead generation events—with speed, clarity, and traction

Global Expansion

Navigate expansion into APAC, EMEA or North America with local insight, hiring support, and execution plans.

Market Intelligence

Gain insights into industry and competitors, pricing, customer needs, and market dynamics to inform strategic decisions.

New Market Entry

Enter new markets with confidence—through customer validation, GTM pilots, early hires, and brand building.

Partnership Development

Activate tailored partnership strategies that turn networks into commercial outcomes and scalable growth.