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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.

AI Engineer | Agents, LLM Systems & Full-Stack | Expert-Vetted (Top 1% on Upwork) | Published Researcher (WWW '26) I build AI systems that ship — not chatbot demos. I've developed AI prototypes for a Fortune-50 entertainment company, co-authored peer-reviewed research on AI agent behavior with Columbia and Yale (accepted to The Web Conference 2026), and have a patent in filing for a novel AI application. For the past 1.5 years I was the sole customer-facing engineer at an AI R&D firm, taking projects from whiteboard to working product. Most "AI products" disappoint because of poor planning, overreliance on foundation models, and no measurement of whether the system actually works. My approach is different: I scope honestly, design evals before features, and build systems that generate revenue or unlock capabilities that weren't possible before. What I work with daily: - AI/LLM systems: agent architectures, MCP integrations, RAG, evaluation frameworks, fine-tuning, LangChain/LangGraph, multi-provider deployments (Anthropic, OpenAI, Google) Python (15+ yrs): FastAPI, PyTorch, pandas, asyncio — from data pipelines to production APIs - Cloud: AWS Certified ML Engineer; Docker/Kubernetes; microservices and pragmatic monoliths - Frontend: React/Next.js + TypeScript (6+ yrs), real-time interfaces with WebSockets - Rust: systems work, parsers, embedded applications My process starts on paper: I map the problem, document the plan, and deliver code your team can actually build on — with documentation that explains why, not just what. If you need someone who knows what's possible with current AI capabilities, how to deliver it, and how to stay within budget — let's talk.

Expert book designer with 25 years' experience in educational publishing, specializing in complex textbook and nonfiction book interior layout for print, including tables, infographics, callouts, stock photos, glossary, and index. I can help you with the ins and outs of print on demand books on KDP, Ingram Spark, Blurb, Book Baby and Lulu, as well as traditional offset printing. Do you need temporary help while a graphic designer is on leave? Do you need a designer while you are searching for a full time replacement? I have done lots of projects where I help clients complete in-process designs when the original designer is unavailable or you find you just need a little extra help to get a project to the finish line. Trust me to get your job done exactly the way it's always been done, with very little supervision. When your designer is ready to come back, I'll disappear silently into the night. I have 30+ years of experience with t-shirt design, catalog design, brochure & flyer design, political marketing campaigns, packaging, poster design, corporate reports, logos & branding, advertising, and more. Expert in Adobe InDesign, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, and Adobe Acrobat and PDF conversion. If you had a manuscript translated from English to Spanish I can also help you convert your existing book design. "The highlight of this book (Destination CISSP) lies in its vibrant, colorful printing and visually appealing graphics that not only captivate but also elegantly explain complex concepts." -amazon reader "The graphics in this book are second to none. They're beautifully presented and really get the points across." -amazon reader

Hello! Hola! I'm originally from the colorful heart of Mexico City but grew up in sunny Phoenix, Arizona. I’m proudly bilingual in English and Spanish and a proud ASU grad with a BA in Communications and a minor in PR. I specialize in all things virtual assistant work, data entry, translating, content creation, product testing, and proofreading. I’m a research nerd with a sharp eye for detail and a passion for helping people (always with kindness and a smile). I'm here to help you communicate effectively and get things done with care and precision. What I Can Offer: - Data Entry & Content Management Enter and organize data to maintain accurate records so that it's readily available and easily accessible - Content Review & Editor Assist in crafting, editing, and proofreading high-impact digital communications such as audio, video, and print - Content Creation includes: Logos, graphic art, Blogs, articles, social media content, print material such as letters and flyers. *via Canva & Adobe Firefly - Copywriting Strong call to action messaging tailored to your needs - Custom Research Projects Provide detailed, accurate research on any topic—academic, business, personal, or creative—delivered in a clear and organized format to support your goals. -Transcription Services Accurately transcribe audio or video content in both Spanish and English with attention to detail and clarity - Bilingual Translation & Communication Services All of the above—En Español to help you reach Latin American or U.S. Hispanic markets with clarity and cultural accuracy

I'm a doctoral student in sociology with experience in mixed methods research, including data entry, data analysis, and academic writing. In quantitative research, I have experience entering data in Excel, Google Sheets, and SPSS and utilizing R and Python for statistical analysis. In qualitative research, I have experience in online data collection, audio transcription, and analysis utilizing MAXQDA. My work in academia has also provided me with proficiency in compiling relevant literature, formulating research plans or proposals, and completing academic manuscripts. I have the ability to work with people from a variety of backgrounds, academic or not. If you have a project that you would like help on, I look forward to hearing from you!