Roman Shamray

GC Club

My mission is to build an environment where founders empower each other to overcome challenges and achieve financial, time, and location freedom. 
▫️Check the website to learn more and apply to join

Founder

Founders Live

▫️Currently, one of the most vibrant local entrepreneurial events. 
▫️Last event - 100 visitors (mostly founders) 
▫️Journey from a completely unknown event to something that is sold out and recognised in the local ecosystem. Sponsors like: OP.fi. Sisu Factory.

Director Helsinki 

Get Crackin' Production

▫️Reach out for Content Production: 
- Podcasts, Business reviews, Reels, Aftermovies
- Photography: Business, Real estate, Event, Professional etc.

▫️ M8S started as a venture studio, building a concept and preparing for launch. Focused on smart money investing—angel tickets + advisory. To be cashed out in 2 rounds. Target: SaaS startups.
▫️ Secured an initial investor and built business advisory, operations support, and a strong partner network (dev, finance, legal, sales, marketing).
▫️ The project didn’t move forward due to a lack of commitment from the co-founding team.
▫️ Pivoted to a venue and coworking space—still bookable, but I’m no longer involved.

Co-Founder

Stealth

New electronics trading (b2b): 
▫️Improved margins x2
▫️Found and established relationships with several new vendors
▫️Launched test b2c sales - marketplace - revenue 20k€ during 2 month and 0€ CAC, DPM 10%
▫️Validated and tested over 5 other business ideas

Entrepreneur in Residence

Mentorna

▫️We help founders increase revenue through marketing (brand, social media, events, collaborations)
▫️We help Influencers build a business behind their audience (technology, funnels, analytics, product)

Swappie

❑ Leading Purchasing Support team - a dynamic group of professionals consisting of coordinators and specialists with different focus areas that supported the purchasing flow (over 100M yearly) 
❑ Project Managing ERP (Net Suite) implementation for the function 
❑ Execution of an organizational change (RMA -> TO&L)

Trading Operations Team Lead (Supply Chain) 

❑ Built and scaled two teams of professionals in Helsinki and Tallinn (over 15 people in headcount and 2 layers) 
❑ Maximizing the profitability of B2B purchasing through limiting margin leakage 
❑ B2B Purchasing Operational support 
❑ Reverse supply chain development (RMA)

Department Lead (Operations, B2B Returns)

❑ Operational execution of purchase orders through production 
❑ Basic financial document control
❑ Logistics arrangements, return authorization, internal reporting, and database work.

RMA Coordinator (B2B Returns) 

Production Specialist

3aS Partners

Projects: 
❑ Maigo app - realization of free spots on the sports events to attract correct audiences and enable referral visits. (Special for Finland).
❑ Koiria platform - CRM for Dog Breeders and Customers - digitalization of relationships.

Fruitkit

Logistics Coordinator

Arctic Circle Snowmobile Park

Safari guide / instructor 

We help founders and Influencers increase revenue | Entrepreneur | Podcast Host | ex-Swappie

👋 Hi, I’m a founder and builder of things.
My superpowers: business operations, strategy, and leadership.

Over the past 5 years, I’ve built cross-border teams of 50+ people and launched multiple ventures from scratch, and helped tons of operators.

I also failed tons and lost a bunch of money. 
Rebounded. 
Restarted. 

One thing I’ve come to understand about myself:
I’m really good at the “next customer” and “initial traction” stages.

I might not be your guy for scaling to $10M,
but if you’re stuck in the “what do I offer” or “how do I get my first 5 clients” phase,
I’m the person who can push you to that next level.

If you’re a solo builder trying to move from lost to momentum,

DM me the word “CLARITY” — I’ll send details, and let's figure it out 💫

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Alright, here’s something you probably didn’t expect to see 🤣
Last summer, I started a new business. #newjob

Mattonouto.fi solves one simple problem: carpet cleaning.

“When was the last time you cleaned your carpet?”
Most common answer: never.

Second most: I remember… but it was a nightmare.

We make it simple.
We know the materials.
We handle pickup and return.
Premium orders? We even roll the carpets.

Years of washing experience. The right tools. Smooth process.

You don’t need to trust me. 
Trust the customers we’ve already served.

And yes, I say “we”, because there’s a growing team behind this.

We’re hiring:

- 1x Customer Coordinator (Fin, Swe, Eng)
- 1x Social Media Content Intern (unpaid)
- Meta & Google Ads consultants

Currently operating in Uusimaa.
- Looking for scaling partners in other regions.

Curious? DM me.
Or tag someone who should see this. 

#boringbusiness

Roman Shamray 💥

Entrepreneur | Host & Speaker | ex-Swappie | ex-Venture Studio |

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The Mayor of Helsinki invited me for a drink.


Okay, not just me..

And technically, it was a sparkling juice.

Yesterday, I attended the annual citizenship celebration hosted by Mayor Daniel Sazonov at Helsinki City Hall.

I’ve been officially Finnish for just over a year - and being invited to this event felt genuinely warm and welcoming.

Finland has its problems.
Big problems.
It’s not perfect.
But it’s my new home. 

And here I am:

Building business.
Paying taxes.
Employing people.
Helping people.
Contributing as a citizen.

With all the noise, anger, and division online, don’t forget to notice the good. 

Even small actions matter when building a better future.

Feeling grateful and ready for the weekend. ☺️


Anything unexpected happened to you this week?

Sunday giggles 🤣 

On the serious note- 

It became too popular to build startups, do smth useful please 😅


Disclaimer: above note does not apply to useful startups, only to random things people “build” nowadays. 


Need to explain everything in Linkein nowadays to avoid confusion 🥰

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