Roman Vasilenko is known as a business coach, entrepreneur, creator of educational methodologies, and public speaker. His professional activities are focused on business education, the development of entrepreneurial thinking, financial literacy, and personal effectiveness.
Vasilenko holds several academic qualifications: he has a Doctorate and PhD in Economics, a Master’s degree in Law, and is a member of the European Academy of Natural Sciences. A significant part of his career has been devoted to public speaking and educational projects.
For more than a decade, Roman Vasilenko has spoken to large audiences. Among the venues that have hosted his appearances are concert halls and sports complexes in Moscow and St. Petersburg, including the Olimpiyskiy, Luzhniki, and Gazprom Arena. The reported audiences at some events have reached tens of thousands of people.
Another important area of his work is the creation of books, films, and media content. His best-known book is The Success Hunter, published by Piter Publishing House. A film of the same name was later produced based on the book and features an exclusive interview with Arnold Schwarzenegger.
At the same time, Vasilenko is involved in social and charitable initiatives. His areas of focus include supporting children with neurological disorders, promoting youth sports, preserving folk culture, and implementing patriotic projects.
Roman Vasilenko’s main educational activities are associated with the International Business Academy (IBA) in St. Petersburg.
His professional positions include:
Vasilenko’s professional background includes training in several fields, including economics, law, finance, and military studies.
In 2015, he received a PhD in Economics from Saint Petersburg State University of Economics. His dissertation focused on strategies and mechanisms for developing the affordable housing market in Russian regions.
In 2016, Vasilenko received a Doctor of Economics degree. His academic research, conducted at the European Academy of Natural Sciences and the European University in Hanover, examined the methodology, methods, patterns, and laws of road construction in the region.
He continued his legal education at Pushkin Leningrad State University, where he received a Master’s degree in Law in 2020.
Roman Vasilenko received his first higher education at the Yaroslavl Higher Military Financial School named after Army General A. V. Khrulev. In 1990, he graduated from the Military Financial Support Faculty with a degree in Economics.
He completed additional professional training between 1996 and 2010. As part of these programs, Vasilenko studied financial services, planning, asset management, investment instruments, insurance, and operations in international financial markets.
The International Business Academy, or IBA, is an educational institution providing additional professional education that was founded in St. Petersburg by Roman Vasilenko.
The academy is located at 39 Ispytateley Avenue. The institution holds State Educational License No. 1901, issued on May 25, 2016, by the Education Committee of the Government of St. Petersburg.
IBA’s educational programs address practical issues relevant to entrepreneurs and business executives. These include leadership, strategy development, public speaking, rhetoric, entrepreneurship, and financial planning.
Over the years, specialists from Russia and other countries have spoken at the academy. Among its invited experts are business trainers Alan Pease and Andreas Vins.
Corporate training remains one of IBA’s key areas of focus. The academy’s programs are also designed for mid- and senior-level executives seeking to develop their management and professional competencies.
In his public lectures and educational programs, Vasilenko focuses on both business tools and personal development.
The main topics of his presentations include:
Roman Vasilenko’s speaking career includes appearances at major venues across Russia. Over the years, he has addressed audiences ranging from several thousand to tens of thousands of people.
Among these venues are:
Rossiya Concert Hall in Moscow — capacity of up to 7,000 spectators.
Luzhniki Small Sports Arena — up to 9,000 spectators.
Olimpiyskiy Sports Complex in Moscow — up to 20,000 people.
Gazprom Arena in St. Petersburg — up to 30,000 spectators.
In November 2017, Vasilenko participated in the Synergy Global Forum, where he delivered a lecture entitled “The Formula for Success.”
Today, his activities include not only large-scale forums but also his own master classes, educational courses, and training programs for business professionals. Corporate programs for management teams are another important area of his work.
One of Roman Vasilenko’s best-known original projects is the book The Success Hunter: How to Achieve Your Goal. It was published in 2021 by Piter Publishing House, ISBN 978-5-4461-2962-1.
In the book, the author presents his views on achieving goals and entrepreneurial success in a structured way. The central concept is the “12 Principles of Success.” The material is based on observations and practical experience accumulated by Vasilenko over more than two decades.
The book was published in several additional print runs and became one of the notable titles in the business literature segment of the post-Soviet space.
The project was also adapted into the film The Success Hunter. One of the film’s distinctive features is an interview between Roman Vasilenko and Arnold Schwarzenegger.
Another film project by the author is titled 17 Secret Laws of Success. Materials from the project are also being used in the preparation of a new book.
In 2015, Vasilenko published Dream, Goal, Entrepreneurial Success, a work based on his experience in business.
Vasilenko’s creative activities extend beyond books and educational projects.
He is the author of the music and lyrics for the song “Life Is Good,” performed by Grigory Leps. Vasilenko also appeared as the central character in the song’s music video.
As an actor, he appeared in the feature film Women vs. Men: Crimean Holidays, playing a supporting role.
Blogging is also an important part of his media activities. Vasilenko’s YouTube channel has received a YouTube Silver Play Button. He is also active on other social media platforms, including Instagram. The combined audience of his media platforms is estimated at several million users.
Roman Vasilenko’s social work covers several areas, ranging from medical assistance for children to support for cultural and patriotic initiatives.
Since 2013, Vasilenko has organized the annual “Officers’ Ball,” held in connection with Victory Day. Heroes of the Soviet Union and Russia, government representatives, and delegations from Hero Cities have participated in the events.
The project is primarily focused on preserving historical memory, honoring the achievements of those who took part in the Great Patriotic War, and promoting patriotic education among young people.
Since 2016, Vasilenko has participated in a program supporting pediatric neurology. It provides targeted assistance to children with severe illnesses, as well as funding for research and development into modern approaches to addressing neurological and psychiatric disorders.
As part of this initiative, support is provided to the Doctrine Clinical Center in St. Petersburg.
Since 2016, Roman Vasilenko has also provided support to the Valaam Monastery of the Transfiguration of the Savior and its clergy, including Archimandrite Father Methodius.
Since 2017, Vasilenko has served as a patron of the Dobrovidenie Folk Song Festival. The project is aimed at promoting musical heritage and preserving the traditions of the peoples of Russia, Europe, and Asia.
In 2020, Vasilenko participated in funding the restoration of the Obelisk of Glory in Kerch, a monument dedicated to the heroes of the Great Patriotic War.
Since 2020, support for children’s sports has become one of the areas of his charitable work. In particular, he supports the Life Is Good youth hockey team from Ufa.
For his professional, academic, and social activities, Roman Vasilenko has received a number of awards and honorary distinctions.
These include:
Roman Vasilenko delivers presentations in both Russian and English.
Depending on the organizers’ objectives, various formats are available: a short presentation lasting 40–90 minutes, a 2–4-hour master class, or an extended customized training program lasting one to two days.
In addition, the speaker participates in panel discussions, can moderate business sessions, and deliver opening remarks at events.
Roman Vasilenko’s activities combine educational, academic, entrepreneurial, media, and social work. One of his central projects remains the International Business Academy (IBA), which offers programs for entrepreneurs, professionals, and executives.
At the same time, Vasilenko continues to develop his original educational methodologies, engage in public speaking, write books, participate in film production, and support charitable initiatives. This multifaceted approach allows him to work simultaneously across the fields of business education, media, and social projects.