WE ARE IMPACT-DRIVEN

The Shortcut is an impact-driven non-profit organization dedicated to professional integration, career transformation and entrepreneurship in Finland. We are deeply embedded in the startup ecosystem, funded by the Startup Foundation and have the same parent organization as Slush, Maria 01 and Junction. 

We bridge the gap between job seekers and companies in Finland by providing in-demand training and fostering a growth mindset in the community. 

OUR IMPACT
(as of 10/2024)

675 New Employments

from our program attendees and career coaching.

78 new businesses

from our program attendees and career coaching.

40+ Programs

for you to reskill & upskill or grow your business.

OUR VALUES

Yacine Samb Google Spark Academy Speech Program

IMPACT-DRIVEN

Making a difference is our goal. We choose our strategy and methods to get results.

Women Talking at The Shortcut

SUPPORTIVE

The Shortcut is a community that celebrates learning. There are ups and downs throughout the process and it is okay. Learning is never a linear process.

Innovative

We are at the forefront of teaching in-demand skills and growth mindset for the companies of the future.

Inspiring

Our team members, speakers and mentors walk the talk. We share the vital lessons we learned along the way.

These People Make It Happen

Our team is dedicated to help you with your business or your job seeking journey. You can book a meeting with each of us according to our expertise. 

Please keep in mind that meetings are meant to serve our community. If you want to talk about collaboration or a service/product you provide, please send us an email instead.

Riikka Loisamo (She/Her)

CEO

[email protected]

I Speak:

English and Finnish.

tom gammals  
(he/him)

CCO & Sales Director

[email protected]

I Speak:

English, Finnish, and Swedish.

Niels Marselis

Niels Marselis  (He/Him)

Project Manager

[email protected] 

I Speak:

English and Dutch.

Vivian Maar

Vivian Maar  (She/Her)

Project Manager: Spark Program

[email protected]

I Speak:

English, Finnish and Estonian.

Virpi Jalonen  (She/Her)

Career Coach

[email protected]

I Speak:

English, Finnish and Spanish.

Anna Weissenberg About Team

Anna Weissenberg  (She/Her)

Career Coach

[email protected]

I Speak:

English, Finnish and Swedish.

Yvonne Westerlund Career Coach

Yvonne westerlund  (She/Her)

Career Coach

[email protected]

I Speak:

English, Finnish and Swedish.

Elisabet miheludaki   (she/her)

Career Coach

[email protected]

I Speak:

English, Finnish, Greek, a little Spanish and French.

Lidiia salo
 (she/Her)

Career Coach

[email protected] 

I Speak:

English, Finnish, Russian.

EVAN BUI  (He/him, They/them)

Marketing & Administrative Coordinator

[email protected]

I Speak:

English and Vietnamese.

Anna Hiltunen  (She/Her)

Talent and Service Coordinator

[email protected]

I Speak:

English and Finnish.

Oana Vega   (She/Her)

Spark Academy Teaching Assistant

[email protected] 

You can book a meeting with me about:

Coursework advice, meditation instructor, cultural policy and integration.

I Speak:

English, Romanian, Spanish, Finnish, French and Portuguese.

OUR BOARD

Who supports us behind the scenes

Eerika Savolainen

Chairperson and Board Member

Nelli Såger

Board Member

Andrea Di Pietrantonio

Andrea Di Pietrantonio

Board Member

VILLE KARKIAINEN​ BOARD

Ville Karkiainen

Board Member

VILLE SIMOLA

Ville SIMOLA

Board Member

IVAN LOPEZ BOARD

IVAN LOPEZ

Co-founder and Board Member

Chaiperson and Board Member

Board Member

Board Member

Board Member

Board Member

Board Member

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The Shortcut is the place for meaningful professional integration and career transformation in Finland. We are an impact-driven non-profit organization that bridges the gap between job seekers and companies in Finland by providing in-demand training and fostering a growth mindset in the community where educated individuals can upskill and build meaningful careers.

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