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title: "Engineering leadership mentor. Get promoted, get unstuck"
description: "Marian Kamenistak coaches engineering leaders: Staff Engineer to CTO, Product Builder to VP Engineering. 300+ mentees, 3,400+ sessions since 2019."
url: "https://www.marian.coach/"
lang: "en"
image: "https://www.marian.coach/_astro/portrait-laptop-smile.D82UYdFF_1BjCCq.jpg"
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# Engineering leadership mentor. Get promoted, get paid, get unstuck.
I'm Marian, an engineering leadership mentor for [Staff Engineers](https://www.marian.coach/staff-engineer-mentor/), [Product Builders](https://www.marian.coach/product-manager-mentor/), [Engineering Agent Managers](https://www.marian.coach/engineering-manager-mentor/), [Directors](https://www.marian.coach/engineering-director-mentor/), [VP Engineering](https://www.marian.coach/vp-of-engineering-role-vs-cto/), and [CTOs](https://www.marian.coach/cto-mentor/). [3,400+ sessions](https://www.marian.coach/engineering-leadership-statistics/#practice-stats) with [300+ leaders](https://www.marian.coach/engineering-leadership-statistics/#practice-stats) since 2019, still highly technical and AI freak: architecture, code quality, AI tooling. Not motivational-poster leadership. Our [ELC network](https://www.engineeringleaders.io/) runs [3,100+ leaders](https://www.engineeringleaders.io/) across Europe. I know which CTOs are [hiring right now](https://www.marian.coach/get-hired-talk-to-ctos/).
Walk me through your situation.
[Book a free video intro →](https://www.marian.coach/meet)
**9.17/10** from 300+ mentees who rated the work.
"Changed how I view my role and the role of engineering in the org."
[— Marek Trunkát](https://www.linkedin.com/in/marektrunkat/)
CTO, Apify
[Ladislav NovákCEO, Jablotron](https://www.linkedin.com/in/ladan-ladislav-novak/)
"Direct and specific. Never generic. Something to apply right away."
[— Filip Masár](https://www.linkedin.com/in/filip-mas%C3%A1r-776a0a174/)
Staff Engineer, Kiwi.com
[Ľuboš PráznovskýDirector of SW Development, Tatra banka](https://www.linkedin.com/in/lubospraznovsky/)[Marek TrunkátCTO, Apify](https://www.linkedin.com/in/marektrunkat/)[Anna StreblCEO, Confirmo](https://cz.linkedin.com/in/annastrebl)[Petr KubelkaEngineering Manager, Mews](https://www.linkedin.com/in/petr-kubelka/)
"Part of helping scale up our technical teams from 35 to 100 people."
[— Matthijs Welle](https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthijswelle/)
CEO, Mews
Testimonials
## 80+ leaders. In their words.
> "Marian was part of helping scale up our technical teams from 35 to 100 people during his time with Mews. One of his key successes was around creating visibility on engineering output and ensuring we were able to more effectively reach our goals."
[Matthijs Welle](https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthijswelle/)
CEO, Mews
★★★★★
> "In my new role, after just four months, I had to let go of a significant number of people who were also my friends. Marian provided invaluable guidance. I was able to part ways with everyone on good terms."
[David Jerabek](https://www.linkedin.com/in/davejerabek/)
Chapter Lead, Rohlik
★★★★★
> "Marian helped me to stabilize and mature our engineering in Apify after a period of growth. … But mainly, he changed how I view my role and the role of the engineering department in the organization."
[Marek Trunkát](https://www.linkedin.com/in/marektrunkat/)
CTO, Apify
★★★★★
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[See all testimonials →](https://www.marian.coach/testimonials/)
## Where my clients come from.
Engineering leaders at scale-ups, banks, and global product companies. Czech, Slovak, EU, US.
- [](https://www.netflix.com/ "Netflix · Streaming and studios")
- [](https://www.microsoft.com/ "Microsoft · Cloud, developer tools, and AI")
- [](https://www.mongodb.com/ "MongoDB · Document database and Atlas platform")
- [](https://about.gitlab.com/ "GitLab · DevOps platform")
- [](https://www.atlassian.com/ "Atlassian · Jira, Confluence, and team collaboration")
- [](https://elevenlabs.io/ "ElevenLabs · AI voice synthesis")
- [](https://www.ataccama.com/ "Ataccama · Data quality and governance platform")
- [](https://www.purestorage.com/ "Pure Storage · Enterprise flash storage")
- [](https://www.bloomreach.com/ "Bloomreach · AI-driven commerce experience platform")
- [](https://www.gendigital.com/ "Gen · Consumer cybersecurity (Norton, Avast)")
- [](https://www.nn.cz/ "NN · Insurance and pensions")
- [](https://www.barclays.com/ "Barclays · Investment and retail banking")
- [](https://www.bloomberg.com/ "Bloomberg · Financial data, software, and media")
- [](https://www.mews.com/ "Mews · Hospitality cloud PMS")
- [](https://apify.com/ "Apify · Web scraping and automation platform")
- [](https://www.rohlik.cz/ "Rohlik · Grocery delivery")
- [](https://www.kosik.cz/ "Kosik.cz · Online grocery")
- [](https://www.kiwi.com/ "Kiwi.com · Travel search and booking")
- [](https://www.livesport.eu/ "Livesport · Live sports scores and data (Flashscore)")
- [](https://www.eurowag.com/ "Eurowag · Fleet payments and mobility")
- [](https://trezor.io/ "Trezor · Hardware crypto wallets")
- [](https://www.drmax.cz/ "Dr.Max · Pharmacy chain")
- [](https://ftmo.com/ "FTMO · Proprietary trading platform")
- [](https://www.csas.cz/ "Česká spořitelna · Retail banking")
- [](https://www.csob.cz/ "ČSOB · Banking group")
- [](https://www.hopiholding.eu/ "HOPI HOLDING · Logistics group")
- [](https://www.trinitybank.cz/ "Trinity Bank · Digital banking")
- [](https://www.jablotron.com/ "Jablotron · Home security systems")
- [](https://www.innovatrics.com/ "Innovatrics · Biometric identification")
- [](https://www.fourthline.com/ "Fourthline · Identity verification and KYC")
- [](https://carvago.com/ "Carvago · Used-car marketplace")
- [](https://www.whalebone.io/ "Whalebone · DNS security")
- [](https://www.keboola.com/ "Keboola · Data operations platform")
- [](https://deepnote.com/ "Deepnote · Collaborative data notebooks")
- [](https://www.cloudtalk.io/ "CloudTalk · Business phone system")
- [](https://calendly.com/ "Calendly · Scheduling automation")
- [](https://www.fakturoid.cz/ "Fakturoid · Invoicing for freelancers")
- [](https://www.websupport.cz/ "Websupport · Web hosting")
- [](https://www.realpad.eu/ "Realpad · CRM for real-estate developers")
- [](https://www.ematiq.com/ "Ematiq · Energy trading platform")
- [](https://cloudfield.cz/ "Cloudfield · Cloud services and consulting")
- [](https://www.palmapp.com/ "PalmApp · Earned-wage access and HR communication app")
- [](https://mediaport.cz/ "Mediaport · Media technology")
- [](https://www.quanti.cz/ "Quanti · Software development and consulting")
- [](https://confirmo.net/ "Confirmo · Stablecoin payment infrastructure")
- [](https://nuomy.com/ "Nuomy · AI adoption analytics")
- [](https://www.navigara.com/ "Navigara · Engineering talent platform")
Live data
## Marian's live mentoring data
Pulled live from the mentoring log. Staff engineers to CTOs, 17+ countries, CEE to San Francisco. 9.17/10 average across 300+ reviews.
- People mentored since 2019
287+
- \# sessions
3,317+
- Last mentoring at
2026-08-18 16:00
### Role distribution
Of 287 mentees: IC to Leader 10% (29) · Line Manager 27% (77) · Product Managers 20% (57) · Mid-level Managers 23% (66) · Top Managers 20% (57).
By title: Tech Lead 6% (17) · Staff/Principal 4% (11) · Engineering Manager 17% (49) · Team Lead 10% (29) · PM 11% (32) · Product Director 6% (17) · Product Owner 3% (9) · Chapter Lead 3% (9) · Tribe Lead 4% (11) · Director 6% (17) · VP Engineering 6% (17) · Head of Engineering 4% (11) · CTO 12% (34) · CPO 5% (14) · CEO/Founder 3% (9).
### Active mentees, last 12 months
Aug '25 to Jul '26: 11 to 16 active mentees a month against a cap of 14. 1 seat open in Jul '26. Source: the session log, republished at every build, last 2026-08-22.
Aug '25: 12 · Sep '25: 13 · Oct '25: 13 · Nov '25: 13 · Dec '25: 12 · Jan '26: 16 · Feb '26: 13 · Mar '26: 11 · Apr '26: 13 · May '26: 13 · Jun '26: 12 · Jul '26: 13
I cap my own 1:1s at 14 in parallel. Hollow dots are open seats. [Grab one →](https://www.marian.coach/meet)
## Not another engineering leadership coach.
01 / 06
### Our sessions are a 7+/10
in value or free.
Your feedback tells me what to fix. Across 3,400+ sessions the average is 9.17/10. Keeps me sharp, keeps us fair.
02 / 06
### Been in the seat.
I helped build [Mews](https://www.mews.com/) into a $2bn+ unicorn: 8 to 80 teams, roadmap still shipping. I went through the shit.
03 / 06
### CEE-native, US-fluent.
4+ years in the Bay Area as a Principal Software Architect at [Databricks](https://www.databricks.com/). I understand US business drive and European culture.
04 / 06
### Still highly technical. AI freak.
Bullshit me on estimate, effort, code quality or architecture and I'll ask to see the code or your AI skill set.
05 / 06
### Financially independent.
I don't need your money. I'm financially retired. Seeing you grow is my payoff.
06 / 06
### Direct.
Mentoring first. I boost you fast. No esoteric loops.
Your situation
## Stuck or lonely. Pick one.
### Your next role is worth €30k more.
Waiting for a 5% raise? The market pays double if you know how to move. I get you promoted where you are, or introduced directly to a CTO who is hiring you into the seat you wanted.
No recruiters. No cold applications. No LinkedIn shotgun. **My network runs 3,100+ engineering leaders across CEE, and I know which ones are hiring right now.**
> "Marian helped me shape my story and sharpen my elevator pitch as I was figuring out my next career step. Feedback was always direct and specific, never generic. He actively opens his network to help you get there."
>
> 
>
> [Filip Masár](https://www.linkedin.com/in/filip-mas%C3%A1r-776a0a174/)
>
> Builder & Problem Solver
### Running a 60-person org? The seat is lonely. I get it.
You're 2 to 6 years into a VP, CTO, or Head of Engineering seat. You have nobody above you to call. Right now you're facing one of: AI org rewiring, scale slowdown, headcount freeze, layoff aftermath, founder handoff.
I work with VPEs, CTOs, and Heads of Engineering at Series A to C product orgs. About **30% of my book is exactly you.**
> "Marian helped me stabilize and mature our engineering after a period of growth. He changed how I view my role and the role of the engineering department in the organization."
>
> 
>
> [Marek Trunkát](https://www.linkedin.com/in/marektrunkat/)
>
> CTO, Apify
## Engineering manager, director, CTO, staff engineer. Your seat, your fires.
- [
### Career, salary, and life
Salary negotiation, senior interview prep, imposter loop, burnout recovery, toxic manager.
](https://www.marian.coach/engineering-career-coach/)
- [
### Senior or Staff Engineer
Promotion mechanics, IC-to-Staff+ track, AI-augmented engineering, influence without authority.
](https://www.marian.coach/staff-engineer-mentor/)
- [
### Engineering Manager / Team Lead
Engineering manager coaching: first 90 days, 1:1s, PIPs, feedback, hiring, Product Trios, burnout recovery.
](https://www.marian.coach/engineering-manager-mentor/)
- [
### CTO / VPE / Head of Engineering
CTO coach and sparring partner: strategy, org design, board narratives, AI governance, due diligence.
](https://www.marian.coach/cto-mentor/)
- [
### Engineering Director / Tribe Lead
Shift from firefighting to strategy. Ship 80%+ of the roadmap. Lead through leaders.
](https://www.marian.coach/engineering-director-mentor/)
- [
### Product Manager
Trust with engineering, Product Trios, prioritization, outcome-driven roadmaps.
](https://www.marian.coach/product-manager-mentor/)
How it works
## The method, session by session.
- Day 0 · Intro session
01
### The free 30-min intro.
You talk, I ask, you get honest feedback on whether I can help, plus initial advice. If we fit, we book Session 1. If not, I refer someone in my network. No prep. Confidential. Same week most weeks.
[Book the free video intro →](https://www.marian.coach/meet)
- Week 1 · Session 1
02
### Strict Goals First.
One from your company, a business objective from the roadmap. The other from you, a personal development goal from your PDP. Together they become your North Star for the next 3 to 6 months. Two measurable KPIs. Everything else is noise.
[Browse mentoring by role →](#pick-your-role)
- Every session · Scope
03
### Your North Star, or whatever is on fire.
Two tracks. Track 1: we move your two KPIs forward. Track 2: something hit your desk this week, a resignation or a founder blow-up or a botched review or a runway call. We drop the roadmap. We solve that. Between sessions, text me 24/7 for the real fires.
- Every session · Wrap-up
04
### Homework + trust.
Every session ends with mini-homework. Small. Doable. Moves one thing forward. Everything we agree lives in a shared Notion page we build together. Nothing lost between sessions. And what we say stays between us.
- Frame · Mentoring first
05
### Mentoring first. Coaching follows.
You have a fire to put out tomorrow, not six sessions of "what do YOU think?" I've been in your seat. I tell you what worked. After session 4 or 5, once your table is cleaner, we shift toward coaching. Open questions, you driving the answers.
- Month 3 · Outcomes
06
### You sleep well. Again.
You got hired, promoted, or you met your objectives. We check your goals, review the progress, and decide on the next mission for you or your team member.
Mission
> Building Silicon Valley-level product tech leaders in the Heart of Europe.
Full bio on LinkedIn
About
## About marian.coach
You know the feeling. Every 1:1 opens with a new fire. You go home Friday with 40 tabs open in your head. I ran that shift for years. I know what breaks first, and what to touch to make it stop.
I built engineering through [Mews Series C](https://www.mews.com/), growing R&D from 8 to 80+ dev teams. Engineering leadership at Manta, [acquired by IBM](https://www.ibm.com/new/announcements/ibm-acquires-manta). [Databricks](https://www.databricks.com/) in the Bay Area before that. In 2023 I walked away from a $350k role to go all-in on mentoring and the [Engineering Leaders Community](https://www.engineeringleaders.io/). [Full numbers here](https://www.marian.coach/blog/build-500k-business-in-3-years/).
Today: [600+ mentoring sessions a year](https://www.marian.coach/engineering-manager-mentor/), 3,100+ ELC members across CEE, [fractional CTO](https://www.marian.coach/fractional-cto/) when the fit is right. Based in Prague, working across Europe and North America. Most engineering leadership content in your feed is recycled US thinking that ignores where you work. I translate.
**Marian Kamenistak is an engineering leadership mentor** based in Prague. He mentors 1:1 with engineering managers, directors, VPs, and CTOs across Europe and North America. Since 2019 he has run 3,400+ mentoring sessions with 300+ leaders from 17 countries, with an average review score of 9.17 out of 10.
FAQ
## Common questions before you book an engineering leadership mentor.
What happens on the free intro call?
5 min: you tell me what's going on. 10 min: I ask a few questions to understand the context. 10 min: I give honest feedback on whether I can help, plus initial advice. 5 min: if we fit, we book Session 1. We both decide if there's a win-win. 30 minutes. Free.
What happens at the first paid session?
We define your North Star. We agree the KPIs we'll track. We align with your existing development plan if you have one. By the end, you know what we're moving and how we'll know we moved it.
Mentoring or coaching: which do you do?
Both, in that order. I start with mentoring. I've been in your seat, I'll tell you what worked. Once the urgent stuff is settled, we shift toward coaching: open questions, you driving the answers. Full breakdown: [mentor vs coach](https://www.marian.coach/mentoring-vs-coaching/).
What do you need from me between sessions?
Honesty about what is hard. The mini-homework done. Confidentiality is yours. Everything we say stays between us.
References?
Word-of-mouth is the best one. Someone you know probably worked with me. 40+ named testimonials are on the /testimonials/ page.
Do I get a certificate?
No. If a certificate is your main goal, then we are not compatible. I boost real skills, not paper.
Can I include my manager in the process?
Yes. We can run a 3-way kickoff to sign off your North Star and success metrics. Optional progress updates to your manager. Optional 3-month review together.
Online or in person?
Mostly online. In person available in Prague when it makes sense: intro, kickoff, milestone debrief.
How often do we meet?
One-hour sessions, weekly or bi-weekly. Fast enough to keep momentum, slow enough to digest and action the mini-homework.
Can my company pay?
Yes. 81% of my mentees are company-funded. The €2,580 6-pack invoice goes to your employer with full VAT details ready for procurement. I'll send a one-paragraph template you can forward to your manager. Most CTOs sign off in a day. Build the inquiry through [my AI wizard](https://www.marian.coach/mentoring-chat/) and the same pack invoices at €2,166.
Is there any discount?
One rate, €361 per session, and the AI is how you get it. Build your inquiry through the [chat](https://www.marian.coach/mentoring-chat/) or the MCP server and a formal offer lands in your inbox in under 16 minutes. It applies to every package: €361 for a single session instead of €430, €2,166 for the First quarter instead of €2,580, and €722 a month for sparring instead of €790. No cap on how many people can take it and no call you have to book first. ELC members qualify right away, just tell the AI you are a member. The below-7/10-is-free guarantee is not a discount and applies regardless.
How fast can we start?
Free 30-min intro is usually within the same week. First paid session within 2 weeks. ELC members and prior referrals get priority slots. Cold inquiries run 2-3 weeks out.
What languages do you work in?
English first. Czech and Slovak native. I switch by client. Mixed-language sessions are normal.
What if I cancel mid-pack?
Pay-as-you-go cancels anytime. The 6-pack has no refund clause. I've never had a mentee ask for one. If it's not working by session 2, we stop and the rest is on me.
Book the intro
## See when I'm free. Pick a slot.
Free 30-min intro. Same week most weeks. Cold inquiries run 2-3 weeks out.
Book the intro. You can sleep well. Again. My job is to fix your situation.
[Loading calendar… tap to open in a new tab →](https://www.marian.coach/meet)
**Embed not loading?** Book directly at [marian.coach/meet](https://www.marian.coach/meet) or email [marian@marian.coach](mailto:marian@marian.coach).
### Not ready to talk? Get pinged when a new slot opens.
Mentoring slots free up every few weeks. Leave your email and you get one message from me when the next one opens. Ready to book now? The intro-call button above is faster.
Your emailPing me when a slot opens →
You're on the list.
One email from marian@marian.coach when the next slot opens. In the meantime, let's connect on LinkedIn.
[Connect on LinkedIn →](https://www.linkedin.com/in/mariankamenistak/)[See the free tools →](https://www.marian.coach/ai-coaching-tools/)
Free tools
## Tools that help you make the right decision.
Four interactive tools built from 3,400+ mentoring sessions. Each one ends with a number or a verdict you can act on. No login, 1 to 3 minutes.
[Get Your Company to Pay](https://www.marian.coach/get-your-company-to-pay-for-mentoring/)
ROI builder · 2 min
[MCP](https://www.marian.coach/ai-coaching-tools/#mcp "Runs as an MCP tool inside your agent")
[€ EM Salary Calculator](https://www.marian.coach/engineering-manager-salary-calculator/)
Calculator · 2 min
[MCP](https://www.marian.coach/ai-coaching-tools/#mcp "Runs as an MCP tool inside your agent")[Skill](https://github.com/marian-kamenistak/engineering-salary-calculator "Installs as a Claude skill from GitHub")
[Team Lead Readiness Test](https://www.marian.coach/team-lead-readiness-test/)
Decision test · 3 min
[MCP](https://www.marian.coach/ai-coaching-tools/#mcp "Runs as an MCP tool inside your agent")[Skill](https://github.com/marian-kamenistak/team-lead-readiness "Installs as a Claude skill from GitHub")
[Developer Salary Calculator](https://www.marian.coach/developer-salary-calculator/)
Calculator · 2 min
[MCP](https://www.marian.coach/ai-coaching-tools/#mcp "Runs as an MCP tool inside your agent")[Skill](https://github.com/marian-kamenistak/engineering-salary-calculator "Installs as a Claude skill from GitHub")
[See all 9 AI coaching tools →](https://www.marian.coach/ai-coaching-tools/)
Nine tools in total. All nine your agent can call over MCP, four install as Claude skills.
Library
## 56 posts. Start where it hurts.
Everything I know that fits in writing. The mentoring is for the rest.
### Your role
- [Engineering leadership: what it really is](https://www.marian.coach/what-is-engineering-leadership/)
- [Team Lead vs Tech Lead vs Engineering Manager](https://www.marian.coach/team-lead-role-vs-tech-lead-vs-engineering-manager/)
- [Staff Engineer: what the role really is](https://www.marian.coach/blog/what-a-staff-engineer-role-is-all-about/)
- [Engineering Director: what the role really is](https://www.marian.coach/blog/engineering-director-role/)
- [Head of Engineering: what the title means](https://www.marian.coach/blog/head-of-engineering-role/)
- [VP of Engineering: what the role owns](https://www.marian.coach/vp-of-engineering-role-vs-cto/)
- [CTPO: what a Chief Technology and Product Officer does](https://www.marian.coach/what-is-a-ctpo/)
### Getting promoted and paid
- [Building a compensation model that holds up](https://www.marian.coach/blog/the-right-compensation-model-for-your-dev-team/)
- [Want to get promoted? The developer's secret weapon](https://www.marian.coach/blog/want-to-get-promoted-the-software-developers-secret-weapon-for-advancing-in-your-career/)
- [How to excel in engineering management](https://www.marian.coach/blog/how-to-excel-in-engineering-management/)
- [How to become a VP of Engineering: the three gaps](https://www.marian.coach/blog/engineering-manager-to-vp-of-engineering/)
- [10x your market value: the 8-step playbook](https://www.marian.coach/blog/10x-your-market-value-tech-leader-8-steps/)
- [10 questions to find the right engineering management role](https://www.marian.coach/blog/engineering-management-role-checklist/)
- [Should I become a team lead? A 6-dimension answer](https://www.marian.coach/blog/should-i-become-a-team-lead/)
### Running the team
- [9 tips to grow your team's talent in a year](https://www.marian.coach/blog/9-solid-tips-to-grow-your-teams-talent-in-a-year/)
- [How to build trust with engineering teams](https://www.marian.coach/blog/how-to-build-trust-with-engineering-teams/)
- [Stop leading in isolation: build a community of practice](https://www.marian.coach/blog/community-of-practice-for-engineering-managers/)
- [Is there a better way to do 1:1s?](https://www.marian.coach/blog/one-on-ones/)
- [11 keys to mastering performance reviews](https://www.marian.coach/blog/11-keys-to-mastering-performance-reviews/)
- [Fire, fix, or invest? The 3 performance criteria](https://www.marian.coach/blog/3-performance-criteria-every-leader-needs/)
- [30-60-90 days leading a new dev team](https://www.marian.coach/blog/guide-to-leading-your-new-dev-team/)
### CTO and exec
- [Don't do DORA metrics first](https://www.marian.coach/blog/better-than-dora-metrics-team-productivity/)
- [AI agents don't shrink teams. They expose weak management](https://www.marian.coach/blog/ai-agents-first-line-engineering-manager/)
- [How to make your teams beat OKRs](https://www.marian.coach/blog/how-to-make-your-teams-beat-okrs/)
- [VP of Engineering at Mews: year one, looking back](https://www.marian.coach/blog/vp-of-engineering-mews-a-look-back-on-my-1st-year/)
- [Fractional CTO: what it is, what it costs](https://www.marian.coach/blog/fractional-cto-what-it-is-cost-when-you-need-one/)
- [Time to fire your Scrum Master? 10 questions](https://www.marian.coach/blog/agile-isnt-dead-unlock-more-value-from-scrum-masters/)
- [CTO exit strategy: 10 proven steps](https://www.marian.coach/blog/cto-exit-strategy-10-proven-steps/)
[Every post →](https://www.marian.coach/blog/)
Gallery
## In the room. With the audience.
3,400+ sessions across 17 countries. Scroll to see the range.
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ELC Conference, main stage
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Conference keynote, full house
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mDevCamp keynote, Prague
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Jun 2026 · ELC meetup #39: 5 levels of AI adoption
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May 2026 · ELC meetup #37: 12 steps to boost your value
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Apr 2026 · ELC Conference
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Mar 2026 · ELC meetup #36: interviews for AI-native candidates
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Jan 2026 · ELC meetup #33: stop hiring unicorns, grow leaders
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mDevCamp, Prague
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Nov 2025 · ELC meetup #32: radical ownership
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Nov 2025 · ELC meetup #31: boost your value on the market
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Evening leadership talk
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Oct 2025 · ELC meetup #30: AI dev tools, reality check
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Sep 2025 · ELC meetup #29: leading through big change
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Jun 2025 · ELC meetup #28: performance reviews like a king
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Apr 2026 · ELC Conference
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Workshop: measuring team productivity
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Apr 2025 · ELC meetup #26: platform engineering in the wild
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Apr 2025 · ELC meetup #25: earning a new team's trust
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Apr 2026 · ELC Conference
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Leadership workshop: why the roadmap slipped
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Plato Elevate, San Francisco
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Mar 2025 · ELC meetup #24: PM and EM synergies
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Feb 2025 · ELC meetup #23: selling technical ideas
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ELC meetup, audience Q&A
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Apr 2026 · ELC Conference
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Jan 2025 · ELC meetup #20: saving one day a week with AI
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Dec 2024 · ELC meetup #19: the real role of Staff/Principal devs
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In-house leadership workshop
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Nov 2024 · ELC meetup #17: Agile is dead. Now what?
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ELC meetup, Prague
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