The Boutique for Senior Engineering Leaders in CEE.
The ones worth meeting don't reply to recruiters.
We find them at ELC meetups, conferences, and private dinners.
"The best opportunities aren’t posted.
They’re matched."
No Portals. No Pitches. Private ELC list.
Here’s How it Works
Join the List
This isn’t just a signup. It’s a signal that you’re serious.
Profile Verification
Every member gets personally reviewed, so when we vouch for someone, we mean it.
Value Boost
We help you sharpen your story & quiet the doubts, FOMO, and impostor syndrome that get in the way.
Match With Intent
No random intros. We only match you with missions that fit your skills, values, and goals.
Make It Count
Don’t leave your potential and money on the street — this is where things move.
The Marian’s List Way
Only for ELC Community members and trusted partners.
No recruiters. No agencies.
Real matches. Not keyword bingo.
Get connected for the value you bring. No just the job title you've had.
Member strength represented by
the Growth Score
📣 Thought Leadership
Sharing knowledge powers change. Whether you’ve delivered a keynote, launched a newsletter, or published a deep-dive tutorial—your voice matters.
Examples
(1.0) Speaking at conferences
(1.0) Writing a book or newsletter
(0.5) Meetup or podcast speaker
(0.5) Creating public blog posts or tutorials
0 - 3.0 points
🌐 Community Builder
A thriving career is built with others, not in isolation. Leading open-source projects, hosting meetups, or sparking conversation online? These count.
Examples
(0.75) Leading a community / open-source project
(0.5) Being an active community ambassador
(0.25) Attending 4 community meetups
(0.25) Posting key insights on SM from events
0 - 1.75 points
🌱 Growth Catalyst
Learning isn’t enough—you help others grow too. Mentorship, public workshops, or hackathon challenges all add to your momentum.
Examples
(1.0) Hosting public knowledge-sharing session
(0.75) Mentoring/coaching 2 people or more
(0.25) Participating at hackathons
0 - 2.0 points
🚀 Innovation Driver
Because staying in motion matters. Founding a company, filing patents, or launching something new all signal leadership in action.
Examples
(1.0) Company founder / co-founder
(1.0) Getting Patents
0 - 2.0 points
Marian's List in Data
Members Pool
Manager Level
30%
Ex. Leadership
21%
Lead Level
18%
Sr. Contributor
15%
Director Level
11%
Other
3%
Md. Contributor
2%
Total Number of Users
62
/182
People on the List actively looking
Clean look. Built for real decisions.
1.5x monthly salary.
Paid when they start.
29 senior engineering leaders joined our partners in 2025.
From Series B SaaS to Microsoft, Barclays, Productboard, Everpure and Apify.
Co-Founder
Jan Vrtiška
I believe in matching leaders with work that respects their skills and unlocks their full potential.
Co-Founder
Marian Kamenistak
I’ve worked closely with engineering talent for years. And every time, the same thing: people sitting on way more potential than they realize. My goal? 10x the value of everyone I back and match them with the right mission.
