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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▫️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 ? 🤔

With over 15 years of experience in sales, management and business administration across leading tech hubs, including Paris 🇫🇷, Amsterdam 🇳🇱, Brighton 🇬🇧, Helsinki 🇫🇮, Dublin 🇮🇪, and San Francisco 🇺🇸, I bring a cross-cultural, people-first approach to leadership and business.

As an executive/career coach, I support high-performing professionals, especially neurodivergent thinkers, who are navigating fast-paced, complex, and often cross-cultural environments. My coaching blends data-driven strategies with a deep understanding of neurodiversity, inclusion, and career development.

I’m also a passionate advocate for diversity, equity, and inclusion, working every day to make the workplace more accessible, psychologically safe, and open to all forms of talent.

If you’re looking for an executive coach who understands the intersection of performance, inclusive leadership and are looking to build a career that works for you, let’s connect.

Outside of work, I’m a passionate runner and duathlete, as well as a UESCA-certified running coach. 

Learn more or reach out via 👉 www.neurodiversityadvantage.com


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