Built by founders, for founders
Create Financial was founded by Wayne Gerard and Roman Galikov — two seasoned operators who’ve walked the founder journey themselves. From bootstrapping startups to scaling globally and achieving successful exits, they know firsthand the challenges (and opportunities) that come with building ambitious businesses.
Founders’ Story
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Wayne Gerard
FOUNDER & PARTNER
In 2012, Wayne co-founded an enterprise SaaS company that grew from an ambitious idea into a leading technology business. After a decade of scaling, the company was acquired by a Fortune 500 in 2022. Beyond his own ventures, Wayne served as Queensland’s Chief Entrepreneur (2021–2022) and continues to champion Australia’s startup ecosystem as an investor and advisor.
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Roman Galikov
FOUNDER & MANAGING PARTNER
Roman joined Wayne’s SaaS journey as CFO during its first institutional funding round. Over the following years, he steered the company’s finances through multiple capital raises and international expansion into North America. Alongside that, Roman has held CFO and COO roles in other high-growth tech businesses, bringing a practical, operator’s perspective to what startups need behind the numbers.
Why Create Financial
Together, Wayne and Roman launched Create Financial to deliver the kind of timely, clear, and practical advice they wish they’d had more of while building their own companies.
More than just accountants, they’re building a network of trusted professionals who understand the unique needs of founders — combining accounting, compliance, and venture support to help businesses grow with confidence.
Our Mission
Whether you’re raising your first round, entering new markets, or preparing for a life-changing exit, Create Financial is here to:
Keep your financial function investor-ready
Give founders clarity and control over their numbers
Signal confidence to future investors
Maximise returns at every stage of growth
Contact us
Interested in working together? Fill out the form or contact us directly. We can’t wait to hear from you!
info@createfinancial.com.au
+61 7 3555 5544