
We’re passionate about helping you grow and make an impact.
Meet Retta
Independent Sponsor and Operator focused on identifying and investing in opportunities across the consumer, manufacturing and healthcare verticals
Retta is General Partner and founder of RDM Partners.
Prior to RDM Partners, Retta was an investment banker focused on Mergers and Acquisitions.
Retta’s investment banking career included time at Royal Bank of Canada, Guggenheim Partners, Barclays Capital and Lehman Brothers.
Prior to investment banking, Retta graduated with a degree in Biological Engineering from Cornell University.
Raised in Ithaca, New York, Retta now resides in New York City and enjoys triathlons, soccer, traveling and serving his community.
Meet Marissa
"After living and.working as an artist and public school art teacher, I decided to take a break and lean into our own business portfolio. When I met Retta, our combined, unique life experiences helped us nurture a unique business portfolio that we continue to expand. We’re honored to have the opportunity to not only help you grow, but to help you bloom.”
Marissa Abraham is a visionary entrepreneur with a multidisciplinary background spanning art, education, and investment. Holding a Master of Fine Arts from California College of the Arts and a Bachelor of Arts from Duke University, she brings a unique perspective to identifying and nurturing opportunities across consumer, manufacturing, and healthcare sectors. Her multicultural heritage and entrepreneurial upbringing in California's Coachella Valley have shaped her innovative approach to business development.
After transitioning from a fulfilling career as an artist and educator, Marissa joined RDM Partners with a strategic focus on identifying promising ventures that blend creative insight with market potential. Partnering with founder Retta, she has developed a keen eye for sustainable, ethical investments that not only drive financial growth but also contribute meaningfully to their respective industries. Her current leadership of LilyAna Naturals and her work with our investment firm demonstrate her commitment to nurturing businesses that have the potential to transform their markets.
We can help.
Bring your ideas to life
It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more.
Build your confidence
It can be intimidating to start your own business. Learn to present yourself and your concepts with confidence.
Expand your potential
We want to help you meet your maximum potential, whether it’s helping you building brand loyalty or expanding your business offerings.