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...do you have a have a startup idea that you need to validate & build? ...or an existing business that you need to fine tune with research & development, to be Go To Market Ready? Hello I'm Elissa & thank you for visiting my profile! I am a 5★ UpWork Expert Vetted All-In-One startup and business consultant from Arizona, United States, and in the past 15+ years, I've have partnered with over 250+ founders around the world to achieve startup success in various stages of development: DISCOVER, PLAN, LAUNCH & GROW STAGES. No matter where you are in your startup journey, I provide all resources from A-Z. ***Let's set up a free (15-min) call to discuss your needs, and set up a game plan*** MY EXPERTISE AT A GLANCE: ★ Market Research & Feasibility Analysis: Actionable insights to validate and refine your business ideas. ★ Startup MVP Development: From concepting to wireframing, ensuring your product meets market needs. ★ Strategic Business Planning: End-to-end business plans, financial modeling, and investor-ready pitch deck presentations. ★ Branding & Positioning: Unique strategies that make your brand stand out in competitive markets. ★ Go-to-Market Strategy: Execution plans tailored to target demographics, including customer journey optimization. HIGHLIGHTS OF SUCCESS: ★ $10M+ investor funding unlocked for various clients with market-ready business plans. ★ Led 250+ startups to success, including SaaS, tech, healthcare, and consumer brands. ★ Empowered WIN Energy Drink to refine its buyer personas, optimize feasibility studies, and craft an investor-winning pitch deck. ★ Partnered with LocalFarmOK to build a robust urban farm event business plan, attracting new markets and investors. CLIENT FEEDBACK SPEAKS VOLUMES: “Her business plan and market insights transformed our pitch deck into a winning tool. Within months, we secured our first round of funding!” – Local Farm OK, Founder “Elissa's guidance on scaling our MVP saved us six months of trial and error. A game-changer for our operations.” – WIN Energy Drink, CEO WHY CHOOSE ME? ★ Over 15 years of startup experience and entrepreneurial excellence ★ Expert Vetted by UpWork, having coached over 250+ startups worldwide ★ "Quality and professional" work is the core standard for all deliverables ★ Proven ability to drive long-term growth while mitigating risks ★ Transparent, collaborative, and committed to your success HOW CAN WE START? Book a free (15-min) consultation call today to discuss your business goals. Together, let’s: ★ Solve your most pressing challenges. ★ Align your vision with a data-backed strategy. ★ Create results that make your startup thrive. Ready to elevate your business? Let’s start now.

I am a Chicago-based, top-rated strategy and growth consultant with 15+ years of experience helping founders, startups, and Fortune 500 companies gain a competitive edge. I am an Alumni of Deloitte Consulting and UBS Investment Bank and an MBA in Finance and Marketing. I work at the intersection of two high-impact disciplines, market intelligence and LinkedIn-led business growth, helping companies not just understand their market, but build the visibility and pipelines to win it. Market Intelligence & GTM Strategy - I help companies understand their market deeply and move fast. My process covers discovery and context mapping, customer voice and messaging insights, competitor deep dives (10+ competitors using Blue Ocean, SWOT, Perceptual Maps), differentiated positioning, and strategic recommendations for marketing, investor decks, and go-to-market execution. LinkedIn Growth & Lead Generation - I help founders and companies turn LinkedIn into a structured revenue channel, not just a content platform. Most profiles operate in silos with inconsistent messaging and no clear path to conversion. I align founder story, company narrative, and market positioning so everything compounds into one clear, compelling presence that drives inbound pipeline and measurable business outcomes. Recent work includes: Building a LinkedIn-led pipeline for a luxury brand in Manhattan, combining storytelling, targeted outreach, and positioning to drive high-value consultations. GTM strategies for AI and SaaS companies including for Universal computing, ProToCall, etc.

Thank you for visiting my Upwork "Top-Rated" profile. I'm a 3x founder and 3x Senior Executive at publicly-traded companies with deep experience across Growth/GTM, Finance, Product Management, and Strategy. I help companies launch and scale market-dominating products. I work with companies on: - Growth/Go-to-Market Strategies - Product Roadmaps/Strategy - Technical Writing (business plans/go-to-market playbooks/feasibility studies) Although I have a lot of experience in investor fundraising (I'm an angel investor myself and ran due diligence for a large angel syndicate) I do not offer investor introductions, outreach, or success-fee-based fundraising, since founders should generally do this work themselves. I engage with clients through: - Fractional leadership (CPO, COO, CFO) - Growth Audits I'm always happy to hop on a call if your project is well structured and you are ready to be collaborative/coachable. Please check out the already established projects I offer for quick ways to get started working with me.

I have a history of high success in both the corporate and startup worlds: - Founded Hiperwall, grew it into a global multi-million-dollar business without investors - Managed Zetera global sales, marketing and manufacturing, helped raise over $20M - Part of the 4 person team that launched the Westinghouse line of LCD televisions - Oversaw a corporate turn-around at Premier mounts, restoring profitability and growth - Grew Canon computer sales by over 20% while increasing gross margin by 13% - Increased Compaq notebook sales by 50% to $500M annually in less than 1 year - Received a Silver Anvil from the Public Relations Society of America, their highest award I began my career as a software engineer, working for large enterprises like McDonnell Douglass and Xerox, as well as startup Dayflo, named software company of the year by PC Magazine. Over time, I transitioned to a technical marketing role, then through product management, brand management, strategic planning and eventually into general management. In 2000 I shifted my focus to the world of hi-tech startups. Since that time, I have worked exclusively for emerging companies as a consultant, employee, advisor, board member or founder. I am an adjunct college professor, teaching start-up skills to would-be entrepreneurs. I hold multiple granted patents, with additional patents pending, and am a published author whose work has appeared in preeminent publications such as PC Magazine, U.S. News & World Report, PC Computing and Digital Signage Magazine.

I am committed to helping small and medium-sized businesses achieve measurable growth through tailored, high-impact consulting solutions. My mission is to bridge the gap between vision and execution by delivering a holistic, data-driven approach that empowers leaders to scale with clarity, confidence, and operational excellence. At the core of my practice is a focus on strategic planning, communication alignment, and performance optimization—the pillars of sustainable success in today’s competitive marketplace. I specialize in crafting investor-ready business plans and persuasive pitch decks that not only attract funding but also provide a roadmap for long-term profitability. With years of hands-on experience in business consulting, I bring a proven framework that combines strategic insight with practical execution. My expertise spans market research, feasibility studies, profitability modeling, and capital acquisition, enabling clients to make informed, forward-looking decisions that move the needle. I take pride in my results-driven methodology—rooted in transparency, collaboration, and measurable outcomes. My approach isn’t one-size-fits-all; it’s designed to uncover your company’s unique strengths, clarify growth opportunities, and build systems that scale. Partnering with me means more than a single project—it’s an investment in a long-term strategy that aligns every aspect of your business toward lasting success. Let’s connect to explore how my expertise can help you elevate your operations, attract investors, and achieve your next stage of growth.

Helped raise over $8.3M 📈 | 30+ clients | 20+ pitch decks 👋 Hi, I'm Harshita! I have experience in technology and startup development and will be starting Harvard Business School this fall. I’m a startup consultant focusing on pitch decks, sales decks, business plans, and strategy. I’ve worked for venture capital firms, startup accelerators, and several Fortune 500 companies. As a consultant + technologist (software developer and machine learning engineer) I’m well versed in intersection of technology and business. I know how to bring all your ideas together, no matter how technical, and stitch them into one cohesive deliverable, strategy, and narrative. Services Include: - Research, design, and copy for pitch decks - Pitch deck reviews - Sales decks and presentations - Business plans and proposals - 1-pagers - Market analysis and research - Product and marketing strategy Tools (for presentations and business plans): Keynote, Powerpoint, Figma, Slides, Canva, Notion, Pages, Numbers Recent Projects: - Sales decks for an events company - Business plan for an AI company - Pitch deck for an fundraising app Turnaround Time: - Turnaround time is usually between 2-3 weeks with additional room for revisions Special Requests: - Will try to accommodate tasks that need to be done in less than a week Would love to connect and help bring your vision to life! Let's chat!