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

▫️Quartelty pitching competition and networking for Founders and Entrepreneurs in Helsinki
▫️Last one - over 100 visitors

Host and Co-Lead 

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 am a founder and builder of things. 
Superpowers - business operation, strategy, leadership. 

Over the past 5 years, I have built cross-border teams of 50+ people and launched several business ventures. 

My mission is to help Small Business owners and Startup Founders build real businesses, where:

-Cash flow is positive
-You can pay yourself a real salary
-Leads are coming in
-Personal brand creates community around you
-You can travel without a laptop
-You control the growth of your business

This all leads to a happy life with full financial and time freedom. 💫

If you are only planning to start you are also very welcome to join the party! 

To subscribe to my newsletter:

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Instagram:  @romanhelsinki
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The only September event you need to accelerate your entrepreneurial journey.


On 4.9, Founders Live will shake the Helsinki startup scene, again 🔥


What’s happening:

- Live Q&A with VC investor Caritta Seppä 
- 5 founders competing in 99-second pitch battle (announced soon)
- Full house of builders, investors, and hungry entrepreneurs
- Pizza + afterparty 😎


If you’re a founder or investor, grab your ticket (link in comments) 👇


Main partner: Sisu Factory

Brought to you by: Vlada Ermak, Jaakko Pakarinen


Karma points for all likes and comments ❤️

Roman Shamray 💥

5 people. 5 businesses. 99 seconds each.

But it’s YOUR energy that will go UP. 🚀


If you’re a Founder, stop whining and join us!

Meet the heroes pitching:

- Robert Ramstedt- Reissujuna
- Anton Petrushenkov- FastSight AI
- Zahra Deljoomanesh - IrisStars
- Basar Kaya  - Fedu AI
- Akshenndra Garg- ZennAgents

Lots of ai, huh 😎

They’re competing for the chance to be remembered!



A big thank you to our partners Sisu Factory, who make this possible!



3 other reasons to join:

- Open Q&A with VC investor Caritta Seppä Spintop Ventures
- Pizza & good vibes 🍕
- Several investors already confirmed – it’s going to be hot! 🔥 
- Over 100 registrations 
- Afterparty 



👉 Link in comments.



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Founders Live Founders Live Nordics Maria 01 
Team: Vlada Ermak Jaakko Pakarinen 
FL Nordics:  
Mehkar Sheikh - Director Stockholm, Sweden
Neal Greenspan - Director Skåne, Sweden
Niloufar Gharavi - Director Oslo, Norway 
Rauf Aliyev - Stockholm Media Lead, Sweden
Tegan Spinner - Director Copenhagen, Denmark
Vera Ulitenko - Stockholm Community Lead, Sweden
Naimul Abd - Regional Director Nordics

Talks about #scale, #business, #advancing, #leadership, and #entrepreneurship

The worst thing you can do for yourself is jump to conclusions.


→ Cold sales don’t work for me.
→ My personal brand isn’t working.
→ My business idea is garbage.
→ I’m not good enough.
→ Marketing is too complicated.
→ But I don’t know how to code.

Better:

Have you sent 1,000 custom emails?
Have you shown up consistently for a year?
Have you done 50 deep customer interviews?
Are you really saying you’ve never succeeded in anything?
Have you asked others how they market?
Have you tried vibe coding?


You don’t lose until you stop trying.

To get the investment, you need to think like an investor.

That’s why, we are teaming up with Caritta Seppä to make Founders Live even better! 

Live on-stage Q&A is happening.

Caritta Seppä is an operator who now also wears the hat of investor, as well as helping women succeed on their entrepreneurial journey. 

This surely will be next level! 


And just like in our pitching competition - where you choose the winner…

👉 This time, you decide the question!

Only 2 days left and barely any tickets left.


If you’re a Founder or Entrepreneur, this is the place you need to be.


🎟️ Link in comments.



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Event info: 

→ 4.9.25 16-18
→ Maria 01


Who will be pitching?

→ Robert Ramstedt- Reissujuna
→ Anton Petrushenkov- FastSight AI
→ Zahra Deljoomanesh - IrisStars
→ Resit Dogan - Fedu AI
→ Akshenndra Garg- ZennAgents


Who else will be in the room?

→ Sisu Factory
→ Spintop Ventures
→ Maki.vc
→ Vlada Ermak Jaakko Pakarinen


See you!

I have an opportunity for you: 


Are you a founder or entrepreneur based in Helsinki?

Here’s your chance to pitch on stage in front of 100 people (founders, investors)

Why you should do it:

✅ Real exposure to investors, partners, customers
✅ Brand and PR
✅ Practice

Interested?

Send me a DM for details.


Know someone who should be on stage? 
→Tag them 


Want to attend the event?
→ Like this post and DM me “Invite.”



We’re making history here. Don’t miss it.

I woke up happy today, because it is:


Another coffee to drink
Another friend to greet
Another euro to make
Another smile to see
Another sun to feel
Another gym to hit
Another day to live

And so much more.


Live it and be grateful for another 24 hours, you might not have it tomorrow. 💫

I keep hearing too many excuses from founders.

6 books to take you from a complete noob to business pro this summer


These books can be truly life-changing on your journey, and summer is the perfect time to dive in. 

Recommend me a business book in the comments 🙏

Does anyone in my network have experience with AISEO for their business?

We met with Rokas Stankevicius today, and he showed some bits of their product. No doubt it makes sense- and it feels just as important as traditional SEO.

But here’s the truth:

As a business owner, I’ve got zero time (and even less patience 😅) to dive deep into this topic.

So I’m curious:
👉 Has anyone actually implemented AI SEO and seen real results?
👉 Or on the flip side — has anyone tried it and seen absolutely no results?

Looking for some practical knowledge here: please share your experience in the comments 👇

We’re excited to join forces with Founders Live, the global startup pitch event series, right here in Helsinki! ✨

📅 When: September 4, 2025
 📍 Where: Maria 01, Helsinki

The event will feature inspiring pitches, networking, and great conversations with fellow founders, investors, and startup enthusiasts.

 Applications for the pitching competition are still open – this is your chance to share your startup with the audience, gain valuable feedback, and connect with the local startup community.

Apply to pitch or join the audience: https://lnkd.in/dWYkW3MV

Roman Shamray 💥, Mikko Armila, Jochen Faugel, Katerina Eskelinen, Sini Karhunen, Sergey Troshkov

Marketing Consulting, Growth Marketing, Marketing Strategy, Product Marketing, Management Consulting, Business Consulting, Brand Marketing, Digital Marketing, Market Research, and Product Launch Events

I have ordered a marketing breakdown of my business with the roadmap on how I could proceed most effectively and where I should focus for the greatest impact. 
The results exceeded all my expectations! I got all the necessary answers and structural feedback + a clear roadmap on how I can proceed in my project from the marketing perspective. She clearly has a lot of practical knowledge that is clearly explained and transferred to actual steps. 
I am super recommending her 👍

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