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Elina Zois

Elina is an entrepreneur and brand strategist with nearly two decades of experience in customer experience, marketing, and loyalty, having worked with global brands like Michael Kors, Burberry, and Marriott International. She is currently building lokal, a next-generation community engagement platform designed to simplify communication and strengthen connections within schools, athletic clubs, and beyond.

Founder @lokal · Néa Smýrni, Attica, GR

About Elina

A seasoned entrepreneur and brand strategist with nearly two decades of experience in customer experience, marketing, and loyalty. She has worked with global brands such as Michael Kors, Burberry, Quiksilver, and Marriott International, where she played a pivotal role in launching and expanding the Marriott Bonvoy loyalty program across Europe, growing the member base from 4.2 million to 10 million and increasing program-driven revenue from $800 million to over $2 billion.

With a strong background in hospitality, retail, and technology, Elina is passionate about building businesses that redefine customer engagement, enhance brand loyalty, and create meaningful experiences. She co-founded Boundless Life in 2021, a hospitality-driven concept focused on family travel, and is now an investor in the company.

Currently, she is focused on launching multiple ventures under the Zoi Group, including lokal, a next-generation community engagement platform, and ikko, an immersive travel company for families. Her expertise lies in business development, problem-solving, and crafting compelling brand experiences, always with a focus on growth, impact, and innovation.

Company

Lokal

lokal is a community engagement platform designed to simplify communication and foster meaningful interactions within schools, athletic clubs, and beyond. Built with communities at its core, lokal offers intuitive tools for announcements, chats, document sharing, calendars, and real-time notifications—empowering members to stay connected, informed, and engaged effortlessly.

Funding Stage

Pre-Seed

Funding Raised

None/Bootstrapped

Team Size

Just Me/Co-Founders

Annual Revenue

$0 to $100k

Founded

2025

Industry

Technology

Skills

Increased RevenueExpanded Loyalty ProgramEntrepreneurshipCommunity EngagementMarketingTechnologyBrand StrategyHospitalityRetailCustomer ExperienceBusiness DevelopmentCo-Founder

Increased Revenue

Helped increase program-driven revenue from $800 million to over $2 billion.

Expanded Loyalty Program

Played a pivotal role in growing Marriott Bonvoy's member base from 4.2 million to 10 million.

Entrepreneurship

Co-founded multiple ventures, including Boundless Life and lokal.

Community Engagement

Expertise in creating platforms that enhance community interactions.

Experience

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Brand Strategist

Marriott International

Led the launch and expansion of the Marriott Bonvoy loyalty program across Europe.

Successfully grew the member base from 4.2 million to 10 million and increased program-driven revenue from $800 million to over $2 billion.

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Founder

Zoi Group

Currently focused on launching multiple ventures including lokal and ikko.

Building a community engagement platform and an immersive travel company for families.

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Co-Founder

Boundless Life

Co-founded a hospitality-driven concept focused on family travel.

Developed a unique business model catering to family travel needs.