Building startups

You are not short on effort.

You are short on signal.

The usual cycle is dashboards, debates, and interviews that start at zero.

Roadmaps wobble. Messaging stalls. Confidence dips.

There is a calmer way. Start with what your market already says in public.

Turn open-web signals into patterns you can brief the team with.

Pair that with a simple monthly view of how competitors and language shift so decisions stop feeling like a guess.

That’s where I come in.

I run TrendLoom’s Market Radar, a high-touch insight system that gives Seed–Series A teams a continuous, structured read on customers, category, and competitors.

It uses only ethical, public data and an academically grounded framework that combines statistics, ML, and LLMs.

Interviews are not replaced. They are sharpened so you walk in with better hypotheses and leave with decisions you can defend.

I have advised 100+ founders on GTM, messaging, and discovery, and built Zaqlick from my Kellogg-WHU EMBA research into AI-assisted personas. I treat AI as an engine inside a method, not a magic trick.

I help with

• Open-web signals turned into clear patterns
• Competitive intelligence that tracks what changed vs last month
• Product discovery that starts deeper, not from zero
• Messaging that uses real customer language
• Decision protection for roadmap and GTM

Results

• Teams align faster because debates shift from opinions to signals
• Interviews get sharper, messaging tightens, and weak bets are dropped
• Leaders report a steadier sense of “what’s happening now” month to month

There are a few ways to work together:

Start with a 15-minute Signal Check. Bring one question. I will tell you if strong signals exist, what they suggest, and the next best move. If you want deeper support, we roll into Market Radar.

DM me the word “SIGNAL” to see if you are a fit and which path makes sense.

Elena Tsemirava

I help DTC brands sell more IRL | Retail & CX Strategist | Top Retail Expert 2024 | 🔔 Follow to learn how smart brands are reinventing retail spaces

Do you want to make your mark and grow your business through physical retail and immersive experiences…even if you have no clue where to begin?

That’s where I come in. 👋🏼

I’m on a mission to create a better retail future filled with places, spaces, and experiences that people love. The human-to-human experiences, stories, connections and community that you never forget. 

Through my 3 I’s Method powered by customer immersion, inspiration days and design sprints, I help indie brands design, test and launch concept stores, pop-ups and immersive experiences in days and weeks. Not months or years.

In case you're curious...

HERE'S A BIT ABOUT ME

➾ I'm a Strategist with 15+ years experience advising clients such as Argos, Adidas, Coca-Cola, Unilever, Diageo, Mondelez, Nestle, AB InBev, Tesco, H&M and many more in the areas of customer experience design and disruptive innovation.

➾ I’ve even had a go at launching my own ‘store of the future' pop-up featuring 50+ innovative consumer brands and technologies in London and Singapore. It was invigorating and can’t wait to do more.

➾ I’m always on the hunt for hidden gems in CX and design across the globe.

➾ I’m a Latina female founder who is committed to amplifying new brand voices. 

My journey has taken me on countless adventures, but I've finally landed at my dream destination at the intersection of my passions: helping indie brands create unforgettable experiences. 

It's a privilege to be here, and I'm ready to make magic happen!

GET IN TOUCH TO GROW YOUR BUSINESS 

Whether you’re launching a pop-up for the first time, creating an exclusive events program for your shops, or re-imagining the current CX in your stores - I’m here to help. 

DM or email me to book a no-pressure consultation.
Email: sandy@retailmuse.com

And if you’re craving some inspiration for your vision board…

FOLLOW ME here for design ideas, CX tips, and founder stories.

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