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Elisia Retsas

New York, United States

Growth isn’t just about scaling businesses—embracing challenges, fostering creativity, and building teams that drive meaningful impact across borders.

Elisia Retsas

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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.

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