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
(Since 2016)

249 Events

teaching about the Finnish job market and startup world.

40 Programs

for you to reskill & upskill or grow your business.

374 New Employments

from our program attendees and career coaching.

93 new entrepreneurs

from our program attendees and career coaching.

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.

Inga Chernova

Inga Chernova   (She/Her)

CEO

inga.chernova @theshortcut.org 

You can book a meeting with me about:

Starting your own company, pitching & storytelling, investor relations.

I Speak:

English, Ukrainian, Russian and French.

Charlotta Kauranne

charlotta kauranne   (She/Her)

Director of Operations & Revenue

charlotta.kauranne @theshortcut.org

You can book a meeting with me about:

Project planning, feedback on business plans, branding, pitching and CV reviews.

I Speak:

English, Finnish, Swedish and French.

Patrick Théodore   (He/Him)

Events Specialist

[email protected] 

You can book a meeting with me about:

Events management, project management, working as a freelance, corporate logistics.

I Speak:

English, French and Spanish.

Jessi Christian   (She/Her)

Director of Marketing

jessi.christian @theshortcut.org

You can book a meeting with me about:

Networking, Personal Branding, Marketing, blogging & writing, and career confidence.

I Speak:

English and German.

Vivian Maar

VIVIAN MAAR   (SHE/HER)

Project Manager Spark Academy

vivian.maar @theshortcut.org

You can book a meeting with me about:

Career confidence, starting your company, business plan feedback, growing your company & acquiring first customers.

I Speak:

English, Finnish and Estonian.

Virpi Jalonen   (She/Her)

Career Coach

virpi.jalonen @theshortcut.org

You can book a meeting with me about:

Career coaching, finding your strenghs, job search strategy, personal development plans, CV & LinkedIn & portfolio reviews, creative job applications, interviews.

I Speak:

English, Finnish and Spanish.

Anna Weissenberg About Team

Anna Weissenberg   (She/Her)

Career Coach

anna.weissenberg @theshortcut.org

You can book a meeting with me about:

Career coaching, career change, career development, CV & LinkedIn profile reviews, cover letters, applications, Finnish society & media.

I Speak:

English, Finnish and Swedish.

victoria Tran   (She/Her)

Marketing Assistant

victoria.tran @theshortcut.org

You can book a meeting with me about:

Social Media Marketing, Video Marketing, Hospitality Management.

I Speak:

English and Vietnamese.

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.

Niels Marselis

Niels Marselis   (He/Him)

Program Coordinator

[email protected] 

You can book a meeting with me about:

CV advice, soft (presentation) skills, mock interview, integration.

I Speak:

English and Dutch.

anna hiltunen   (she/her)

Talent and Service Coordinator

anna.hiltunen @theshortcut.org

You can book a meeting with me about:

Career change, adult education, organisational development, career in international development, work-family balance.

I Speak:

English and Finnish.

Joppe Quaedvlieg

Joppe Quaedvlieg   (he/Him)

Career Coach & Community Manager

[email protected] 

You can book a meeting with me about:

Networking, pitching & public speaking, expressing your skills.

I Speak:

English and Dutch.

EVAN BUI   (he/Him)

Admin Assistant

evan.bui @theshortcut.org

You can book a meeting with me about:

Presentation & communication skills, digital marketing planning, creative writing & storytelling.

I Speak:

English and Vietnamese.

Yvonne Westerlund Career Coach

Yvonne westerlund   (She/Her)

Career Coach

yvonne.westerlund @theshortcut.org

You can book a meeting with me about:

Career and leadership coaching, hands-on and strategic job search, clarifying your skills and strengths, professional communication, networking, Linkedin strategy, CV and application help.

I Speak:

English, Finnish and Swedish.

Anna Weissenberg About Team

Anna Weissenberg   (She/Her)

Career Coach

anna.weissenberg @theshortcut.org

You can book a meeting with me about:

Career coaching, career change, career development, CV & LinkedIn profile reviews, cover letters, applications, Finnish society & media.

I Speak:

English, Finnish and Swedish.

victoria Tran   (She/Her)

Marketing Assistant

victoria.tran @theshortcut.org

You can book a meeting with me about:

Social Media Marketing, Video Marketing, Hospitality Management.

I Speak:

English and Vietnamese.

Patrick Théodore   (He/Him)

Events Specialist

[email protected] 

You can book a meeting with me about:

Events management, project management, working as a freelance, corporate logistics.

anna hiltunen   (she/her)

Talent and Service Coordinator

anna.hiltunen @theshortcut.org

You can book a meeting with me about:

Career change, adult education, organisational development, career in international development, work-family balance

anna hiltunen   (she/her)

Talent and Service Coordinator

anna.hiltunen @theshortcut.org

You can book a meeting with me about:

Career change, adult education, organisational development, career in international development, work-family balance

Joppe Quaedvlieg

Joppe Quaedvlieg   (he/Him)

Career Coach & Community Manager

[email protected] 

You can book a meeting with me about:

Networking, pitching & public speaking, expressing your skills

OUR BOARD

Who supports us behind the scenes

Nelli Såger

Board Member

Abby Ridenour

ABBY RIDENOUR ERKINTALO

Board Member

Maria Krajewska-Olkkonen

Chairperson and Board Member

VILLE KARKIAINEN​ BOARD

Ville Karkiainen

Board Member

ANNE BADAN​ BOARD

Anne Badan

Co-founder and Board Member

IVAN LOPEZ BOARD

IVAN LOPEZ

Co-founder and Board Member

Board Member

Board Member

Chairperson and Board Member

Board Member

Co-founder and Board Member

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