Our story

The world needs hope, new perspectives, and meaningful encounters.

We live in a time when crises, information overload, and polarization erode faith in the future. That's why meaningful encounters are needed more than ever.

The best ideas are born when people meet, hear new perspectives, and find inspiration together. A single talk can change how we think, redirect an organization, or even change a life.

We believe in the power of events. That's why we created Hello Performer.

Hello Performer helps you find the right performers more easily, faster, and with greater transparency. We're building a new kind of events industry — one where technology supports meaningful encounters and performers are treated fairly and humanely.

This isn't just about booking performers — it's about better events, fresh thinking, and a more inspiring future.

Less hassle. More meaning.

Optimist Summit

Audience at Optimist Summit Helsinki 2026
Performers at Optimist Summit Helsinki 2026
Event photographer at Optimist Summit Helsinki 2026
Catering at Optimist Summit Helsinki 2026

In May, Hello Performer hosted Optimist Summit Helsinki 2026 — bringing together 250 events industry professionals, thinkers, and influencers to talk about the future, optimism, and new possibilities.

The event showed what happens when people pause to look at new opportunities rather than threats. Feedback was outstanding and Optimist Summit Helsinki returns.

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4 May 2027

Team

We're united by a shared drive to reshape the events industry. We want to create new value and optimism in society by making inspiring events possible.

Siiri Rusama

Siiri Rusama

Creative content

Siiri is a director, scriptwriter, and video producer who combines ideation, storytelling, and visual execution into a cohesive whole.

Jonatan Jaatinen

Jonatan Jaatinen

Video content

Jonatan is an audiovisual content creator responsible for filming, recording, and editing videos.

Joona Mäntynen

Joona Mäntynen

Marketing & events

Joona shapes Hello Performer's marketing into words, content, and actions that make the new way of booking speakers clear and compelling.

Perttu Pölönen

Perttu Pölönen

Vision & community

Perttu is one of Finland's most popular speakers. He has extensive networks and a deep understanding of the events industry.

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Mikko Rusama

Mikko Rusama

Operations

Mikko is a transformation leader who has developed digital services for over 20 years. He organizes operations and develops the service with an agentic approach.

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Markus Hav

Markus Hav

Technology

Markus is a business-minded software developer. On his desk: the platform's technology architecture and AI solutions.

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