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Elisa Tarzia

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VP of Growth at BRIDGE IN
📍 Lisbon, Lisbon, Portugal

Elisa Tarzia is the VP of Growth at BRIDGE IN and the Co-Founder of the 351 Portuguese Startup Association. She excels at scaling businesses, driving international expansion, and building startup ecosystems from the ground up. Recently, she was named one of Europes Top 100 Women in Tech for 2025 by Sifted.

Originally from Italy, Elisa is a polyglot with a passion for connecting people and ideas. She prefers action to intention and believes in smart planning to achieve goals. Described by others as a creative professional and a rare talent, she is adept at adapting and learning quickly in new environments.

She once organized a startup pitch competition on a loud, bumpy, and iconic yellow tram in Lisbon during Portugal Tech Week.

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Experience
6 Years
Current Role
VP of Growth
Job Level
Senior
Location
Lisbon, Lisbon, Portugal
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Startup Ecosystems
Co-founded Portugal's largest startup community, 351 Association, and leads the Founder Institute in Portugal to support entrepreneurs.
International Expansion
As VP of Growth at BRIDGE IN, she helps companies establish operations in new European markets like Portugal, Spain, and Italy.
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Career

Work history

11-2023
VP of Growth
BRIDGE IN
7-2020 - 11-2023
Head of Marketing & Partnerships
BRIDGE IN
1-2020
Co-Founder & Vice President of the Board of Directors
351 Portuguese Startup Association
3-2025
Chapter Leader - Portugal
Founder Institute
1-2025
Board Member
European Startup Network
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Education
2014 - 2016
Post-Graduate
Universidade Nova de Lisboa
2006 - 2010
Bachelor's degree
Università di Pisa
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