Hi, I am Larisa Amariei.

I’m an engineering leader, certified coach, and mindfulness meditation teacher (in training) with over a decade of experience in software engineering and leadership within Berlin’s fintech and startup ecosystem.

I am passionate about helping people find the inner clarity, inspiration, and courage to follow their vision and intentions.

In my work with tech professionals and leaders I observe how deepening self-awareness enhances connection, sparks meaningful insight, and brings greater clarity toward vision and direction.

In the moment, for the moment.

I believe the human experience is a rich and adventurous journey
which can lead us to unexpected places.
When we are truly present and aware of where we stand,
we can see the pathways leading us towards the life we envision.

My journey into Tech through growth.

Based in Berlin since 2016, Germany is the third country I’ve called home, after growing up in Romania and spending six years studying and living in Italy.

I began my professional journey with a degree in Computer Science, starting my career as a software engineer in Milan. Later, I moved to Berlin to join Europe’s rapidly growing tech scene.

Here, I’ve worked with startups from early stage to unicorn status, building digital products used by millions and taking on roles ranging from hands-on engineering to leading cross-functional engineering teams.

I’ve experienced first-hand the excitement of experimenting with new technologies and shaping impactful products—from initial ideation to launch and iteration.

After leading the team behind the redesign of N26’s transaction presentation platform, I transitioned into engineering management, focusing on mentoring, leadership, and strategy to support the growth of both individuals and teams.

Trainings and certifications:

Somatic Coaching, The Somatic School, ’24 —ICF-accredited body-oriented coaching training, integrating mind–body practices to cultivate self-awareness, emotional regulation, and clarity in decision-making.

Somatic Experiencing® (ongoing) — training focused on understanding how the nervous system reacts to stress, with practical tools to restore resilience, improve focus, and enhance self-regulation.

Mindfulness Meditation Teacher Certification Program, Tara Brach, Jack Kornfield in collaboration with The Greater Good Science Center (ongoing). A two-year certification in teaching mindfulness and compassion-based practices, grounded in neuroscience, psychology, and contemplative wisdom.

Mind and body, for widened awareness.

In my private life, I became interested in balancing the fast-paced tech environment with mindfulness meditation, yoga, as well as long distance running and contemporary dance.

These practices, as well as therapy and coaching have helped me develop a deeper capacity for presence and allowed me to observe the interconnectedness between mental and bodily states.

Over time, I had the opportunity to spend time in Nepal, India, Thailand, and Sri Lanka, engaging in longer periods of retreat, studying and practicing with teachers from various meditation traditions.

Motivated to foster sustainable performance and open space for deeper human connection in the tech and startup environment, I chose to train in somatics and teaching mindfulness, learning practical tools and methods to support enhancing self-awareness, resilience, and emotional regulation.

In my work with tech professionals and startup leaders, I am grateful to witness how deepening self-awareness enhances connection, sparks meaningful insight, and brings greater clarity to vision and direction.