About Us

Trendy Lime is a social network for trendsetters and world travelers that started in San Francisco, California in 2009 and has become a global movement in 3 continents with chapters in San Francisco, Sao Paulo, Vienna, and Barcelona. Social & Networking events by Trendy Lime blend Fashion, Travel, Technology, Photography and feature innovative businesses, as well as good cause initiatives.

Our goal is to offer the most Sophisticated & Fun event experience for the diverse community of savvy, adventurous, and fashionable individuals. To our attendees we offer classy interactive events in the most chic venues. To businesses, we offer integrated marketing solutions that join social media presence with unique “offline” experience and allow to establish emotional connection with potential customers. Let’s connect! You can easily find us on Google+, Facebook, Twitter (to find friends at the events use #trendylime), and YouTube. For inquiries on partnerships, sponsorships, and volunteering opportunities, please contact Liana Burtsava at liana (@)trendylime.com. The Team: our diverse and international team is comprised of experts in Marketing, Branding, Event Planning, Fashion, and Travel. We also enjoy the support of our local ambassadors, advisors, followers, and evangelists.

Trendy Lime Team

		Liana Burtsava, Founder Liana is the creative producer and driving force behind the Trendy Lime’ chic events. She started Trendy Lime to offer interactive, social media driven event experience to party goers passionate about travel, adventure, music, and fashion. INSEAD graduate, Liana is an experienced Marketer and New Media Strategist with 7 years experience with Fortune 500 companies and start-ups. Most recently she has worked as Social Media strategist at McKinsey & Company, Financial Manager at development company Rivkin, and Marketing Director at Fotki.com, one of the largest photo-sharing sites and social media networks. Native of Belarus, she has done extensive travels and is fluent in several languages. (video)
		Amanda Day, Marketing Evangelist Amanda is the Sponsorship Manager for TiE Silicon Valley, the largest non-profit organization for entrepreneurs in the world. She has an MBA in International Business and is conversant in French and Italian. Originally from a small town in southeast Missouri, Amanda came to California 3 years ago to explore new opportunities. A deep love of diversity and meeting new people from around the world are a few of the things that attract her to San Francisco and to Trendy Lime. Her work experience in marketing, sales, and event planning make her an asset to the Trendy Lime team.
		Steve Morin, Business Development Steve is an Entrepreneur and Startup Advisor, experienced in creating partnerships. He has worked with a number of Fortune 500 companies and start-ups and brings his expertise to Trendy Lime, where he helps businesses to connect with the pre-selected group of professionals, trend-setters, and world travelers in the chic environment.Originally from New York City he has lived in Greenwich Connecticut, Los Angeles and now calls San Francisco home. He is passionate about traveling and adventure and has done extensive travels around the world. He is also a skilled event organizer, and besides Trendy Lime events has planned events from Hampton’s and SF Bay Yacht Club to Lunch 2.0. Steve holds a B.A. and Master’s degree in Computer Science.
		Ramon Montemayor, Fashion Director Ramon is our Trendy Lime Fashion Director with 12 years experience in the Fashion Industry. Ramon has held Inventory Planning and Merchandising positions with major retailers including Gap, Inc., Macys, and Williams-Sonoma. His product experience, perspective on fashion, and vision of putting San Francisco on the International Fashion Map is a great compliment to the Trendy Lime team. As a true San Franciscan, he values balance in life which includes passion for road cycling, tennis, and skiing while enjoying the variety of night life in the city with good friends.
		Shelly Gerrish, Event and Adventure Photographer Shelly combines her passion & expertise as a photographer with her deep love of travel (over 30 countries and counting). She offers a creative twist to your adventure or lux vacation by capturing the thrill and emotion of your journey on film, telling the unique story of YOU amongst the stunning natural backdrops that the world has to offer. Her goal is to deepen your experience, making you a part of the landscape, and creating a piece of art that leaves you with memories, not just photographs. She is also spanning San Francisco’s party and event scene with her interactive “portrait booth” set ups.
		Teresa Rodriguez Williamson, Advisor Teresa is the Co-Founder and of Jetset Extra, a worldwide network of travel bloggers and world travelers launched in March 2010. She is also the Founder of Tango Diva, a worldwide online social network and travel magazine for women with over 7,000 members. Teresa is the author of the book “FLY SOLO: The 50 Best Places on earth for a Girl to Travel Alone”(Penguin), published in 4 languages. Teresa’s travel advice has been written up in thousands of media outlets including Chicago Tribune, New York Times, Wall Street Journal, Huffington Post, ELLE, Marie Claire, Allure, SELF, and Real Simple. She is the travel expert on KTRB 860 AM and ABC News 10 in California.