Roman Shamray

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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📸 Instagram: @romanhelsinki
📺 YouTube: @romanhelsinki

Co-Founder

▫️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)

Why do I keep organizing these events?


Energy is contagious.

And founders need it.

I try to bring my energy and creativity into the room so other entrepreneurs can see the bright future ahead - and keep choosing the hard path.

But the truth is…

It works both ways.

When I see other founders persevere, ship, and step outside their comfort zone, my own problems suddenly look smaller.

I get inspired too.

That’s why I keep doing this.

This Thursday we’re hosting the next Founders Live Helsinki.

5 founders pitch, the audience votes for the winner.

• Viktoria Shevchenko - Uber but safe for women 
• Giuseppe Franco - Tax returns made simple
• Linda Hopea-Ilomäki - Get a trustworthy cleaner easy
• Hussainuzama Shaikh - Chef food to your doorstep
• Petri Kallberg - Faster and cheaper cancer diagnosis 


With incredible support from our main partner Sisu Factory

Venue at @maria-io

Afterparty and catering @mondarestaurant

If you are an active Founder / Entrepreneur, come join us. 

Link in comments.

Entrepreneur | Thinking in public | Helsinki

I just paid a 137,39 € penalty (to Vero) for a 100 € freelancer payment that was handled incorrectly last year.

Small sum.
Won’t bankrupt me.
Still hurts to pay a penalty for something that small  🤣

The mistake?
The freelancer wasn’t in the payment register.

So instead of paying an invoice, it should’ve been processed as salary.

Hope this saves someone else 137,39 €

One reason you were supposed to be pitching in a sauna.
(And it’s not what you think.)

I was at the Sisu Factory sauna pitching event.

At first it looks like a usual startup thingy.

But the real value has nothing to do with pitching.

It’s about learning to communicate better.

Communication is hard.
Communicating concisely is even harder.

I’ve seen professional speakers lose the opportunity because of mumbling smth.

Because the message was unclear.

Sauna format is simple.

No slides.
No stage tricks.
No hiding behind a deck.

Just you explaining what you do (almost naked :D ) .

It forces clarity.
It forces structure.
It forces you to actually say the thing in a way people understand.

In the end, you are your own judge.

And in a highly international environment like Helsinki, communicating clearly is essential.

So yes, pitching in sauna - weird.

But it’s actually a great communication exercise.

Thank you Jochen Faugel, Katerina Eskelinen and the Sisu Factory team for making this happen.

Keep doing it.

March is full of great events and here comes another one🤩

We’re excited to support Founders Live Helsinki as a main partner and invite local founders, builders, and startup community members to join us.

Expect 5 startup pitches, 99 seconds on the clock, live audience questions, a public vote to decide the winner, and plenty of networking with fellow founders, investors, and ecosystem people.

A great chance to discover new startups, connect with the local ecosystem, and meet new people in Helsinki.

Register here: https://lnkd.in/dgxAnAHq

Roman Shamray, Jochen Faugel, Katerina Eskelinen, Mikko Armila, Sergey Troshkov, Noora Staf, Business Helsinki, Business Espoo, Business Vantaa

AI agents. AI bots. AI outreach.

Cool.

Don’t underestimate human connections.

This week my phone rang.

It was a potential new business partner.

He called because someone recommended me.

And that happened for one simple reason:

I showed up before.
And I delivered.
Consistently.

Don’t get me wrong.

I loooooove AI and technology.

But you don’t need another tool or agent to start doing the most important thing.

Show up.

Show up for people around.

Show up for customers.

Over time something interesting happens.

Your network starts working for you.

Calls start coming in.

Opportunities appear.

But it only happens if you start showing up first.

Has your phone rung lately?

You probably know why. 😉

Revolut  - virtual card available immediately
Qred  - 2.5 weeks to manufacture and deliver an extra card 

How can this two co-exist in the same world ? 🤔

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Am I the only one who does not understand what actually all this “high ticket offer” gurus sell in the internet ? 🤔

I am a passionate Talent Acquisition Specialist with 8 years of experience in end-to-end recruitment in Finland and other European countries. I am a partner to my hiring managers and a guide and coach to my candidates - always aiming at the best possible experience for all parties.

In my day job, I am Talent Business Partner at RELEX and focus on our Tech and Customer Operations recruitments in Finland and the Nordics.

What do I love about recruiting?

✨ Building Connections: I’m passionate about discovering and connecting with talented people who bring diverse skills and perspectives. Every hire I make is a new opportunity to help the business grow and thrive.

🤝 Empowering Others: I love being a trusted advisor, guiding candidates through the hiring process, sharing insights, and supporting them as they take the next step in their careers. It’s incredibly rewarding to see others succeed and know I played a part in their journey.

🌱 Shaping the Future: Recruitment allows me to have a direct impact on the growth and direction of the company. By identifying the right talent, I help to build a team that is equipped to take on new challenges, innovate, and drive the company forward.

📊 Data-Driven Decision Making: Leveraging data and analytics, I continuously refine recruiting processes to improve efficiency and outcomes. Getting deep into the data is a super exciting way to spend the day!

You can reach me:
rebekka.gotter(at)relexsolutions.com


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Are you struggling with finding a job in Finland? Would you like to change your career but are not sure what are reasonable options or how to showcase your transferrable skills? 

I would love to help you with that! I have been recruiting in Finland and Germany for the past 8 years and make decisions about CVs and interviews every day.

Now I want to share my knowledge with you and help you leverage your skills and expertise in the right way.

Your dream job is out there, you just need to find it and grab it!

I help foreign jobseekers in Finland find their dream job 🌟 Sign up at www.jobboostbyrebekka.com

Follow me on Instagram for more actionable career tips: @jobboostbyrebekka

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