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Product development teams for ambitious companies

OAK'S LAB is a product, software engineering, and AI partner for high-growth companies. Founded in 2016 by Czech-American brothers Jake and Theo Dluhy-Smith and based on Prague's Old Town Square, we bridge American tech entrepreneurship with elite Czech engineering. We work with CTOs and CPOs as an embedded extension of their product teams, not a generic dev shop or staff-aug vendor.

What we do:

  • Min project size
    $25,000+
  • Hourly rate
    $50 - $99 / hr
  • Employees
    50 - 249
  • Locations
    Prague, Czech Republic
  • Year founded
    Founded 2016
  • Languages
  • Timezones

1 Language that we service

  • English

5 Timezones that we service

CET
Central European Time (CET)
EST
Eastern Standard Time (EST)
GMT
Greenwich Mean Time (GMT)
MST
Mountain Standard Time (MST)
PST
Pacific Standard Time (PST)

1 Locations

  • Prague , Czech Republic

Select Focus Area
Application Platforms
Amazon Application Development Framework
10%
Azure Platform
10%
AI Technologies & Models
Open AI GPT-3
30%
Anthropic
10%
Codegeex
10%
Deepmind Gopher
10%
Facebook OPT
10%
Hugging Face Bloom
10%
Open AI Dall-E 2
10%
Stable Diffusion
10%
Cybersecurity Technologies
Okta
90%
Frameworks and CMS
Programming & Scripting
Typescript
30%
Python
10%
Ruby
10%
Industries
Financial services
50%
Education
10%
Information technology
10%
Medical
10%
Real estate
10%
eCommerce
10%
Clients
Midmarket ($10M - $1B)
60%
Enterprise (>$1B)
30%
Small Business (<$10M)
10%
Certified in:
Custom Software Development AI Development React NodeJS

Pricing Snapshot

Min. project size $25,000+
Avg. hourly rate $50 - $99 /hr
Rating for cost 4.6 /5

What Clients Have Said

OAKS LAB offers good value for cost, with clients noting their pricing fits budgets and aligns with project quality. Investments range from $200,000 to over $1 million, reflecting their capacity to handle diverse project scales while maintaining high standards in delivery and project management.

This summary is based on verified Clutch reviews.

Most Common Project Size

$200,000 - $999,999 based on 22 reviews
< $49,999 $50,000 - $199,999 $200,000 - $999,999 > $1,000,000

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OAKS LAB Review Insights

Overall Review Rating

5.0
  • Quality 4.9
  • Schedule 4.8
  • Cost 4.6
  • Willing to Refer 5.0

Top Mentions

Review Highlights

  • Strong Partnership and Client Engagement

    OAKS LAB is noted for their commitment to acting as a true partner, rather than just a service provider. They engage deeply with client projects, often suggesting improvements and aligning with client goals and values.

  • Room for Improvement in Direct Communication

    Some clients suggest that OAKS LAB could improve by being more direct and clear about missing requirements and fostering discussions on trade-offs earlier in the process.

  • Commitment to Security and Compliance

    OAKS LAB's focus on security and compliance, particularly in projects involving sensitive data, is well-regarded. Clients note their expertise in adhering to standards like GDPR.

  • Proficiency in Diverse Technological Solutions

    OAKS LAB is praised for their expertise in a wide range of technologies, including React, Node.js, AI, and ML. Their ability to handle complex integrations and deliver scalable, secure platforms is frequently highlighted by clients across various industries.

  • Client-Centric and Solution-Oriented

    Clients appreciate OAKS LAB's solution-oriented approach, where they proactively address challenges and provide strategic insights that align with business goals.

  • Cultural and Value Alignment

    Many clients choose OAKS LAB due to cultural fit and aligned company values, which enhances collaboration and trust. Their team is described as passionate, professional, and dedicated.

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Staff Augmentation for IT Company

  • Custom Software Development
  • Other app platform
  • Confidential
  • June 2026 - Ongoing
5.0
Quality
5.0
Schedule
5.0
Cost
4.0
Willing to Refer
5.0

"The quality of OAKS LAB's team is incredibly high."

Oct 22, 2026
CEO, StickyHealth
Steve Thompson
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  • Information technology
  • Seattle, Washington
  • 1-10 Employees
  • Online Review
  • Verified

OAKS LAB provides staff augmentation services for an IT company. They have developed and deployed a brand-new mobile app, management console, AI intelligence model, server backend, and customer implementations.

Custom Software Development for Education Company

  • Application Management & Support Application Testing Custom Software Development
  • Automation Testing Manual Testing
  • Confidential
  • Mar. 2026 - Ongoing
5.0
Quality
5.0
Schedule
4.5
Cost
5.0
Willing to Refer
5.0

"OAKS LAB has a great sense of partnership."

Oct 19, 2026
VP of Engineering, Education Company
Anonymous
Verified
  • Education
  • Denver, Colorado
  • 11-50 Employees
  • Online Review
  • Verified

OAKS LAB has designed and built an education company's marketplace, their SGO registration portal, their donation flows, and their money management system.

AI Consulting for Educational Materials Company

  • AI Consulting AI Development
  • Chatbots & Conversational AI AI Deployment Machine Learning Natural Language Processing AI Recommendation Systems
  • $200,000 to $999,999
  • Jan. 2026 - Ongoing
5.0
Quality
5.0
Schedule
5.0
Cost
5.0
Willing to Refer
5.0

"They haven’t just built to spec; they genuinely want the product to be good."

Sep 16, 2026
CEO, Exam Papers Plus
Marc Wells
Verified
  • Education
  • London, England
  • 11-50 Employees
  • Online Review
  • Verified

OAKS LAB has helped an educational materials company with a full digitization of their offerings. This includes an AI/ML-led learning algorithm, an AI tutor, and AI grading.

Full-Stack Engineering & AI Systems for B2B Booking Engine

  • AI Development Custom Software Development UX/UI Design
  • $200,000 to $999,999
  • Jan. 2026 - Ongoing
5.0
Quality
5.0
Schedule
5.0
Cost
5.0
Willing to Refer
5.0

"They were sensational in every aspect."

Sep 4, 2026
Founding Partner, Staydium Travel
Anonymous
Verified
  • Sports
  • Great Neck, New York
  • 1-10 Employees
  • Online Review
  • Verified

OAKS LAB provides UI/UX design and AI and software engineering services for a B2B booking engine. The team has conducted product discovery workshops, created user journey maps, and developed a full stack app.

Software Dev & UX/UI Design for Health Infrastructure Co

  • Custom Software Development UX/UI Design
  • Other app platform UX Strategy
  • Confidential
  • May 2025 - Ongoing
5.0
Quality
5.0
Schedule
4.0
Cost
4.0
Willing to Refer
5.0

"They've met every deadline and solved problems proactively without needing direct guidance."

Feb 11, 2026
CPO, OpenLoop Health
Steve Thompson
Verified
  • Medical
  • Des Moines, Iowa
  • 201-500 Employees
  • Online Review
  • Verified

OAKS LAB has developed and designed new software for a digital health infrastructure company. The team's solutions offer end-to-end virtual care solutions, including clinical operations, billing, and AI tools.

Mobile App Dev & UX/UI Design for Staffing & Recruitment Co

  • Mobile App Development UX/UI Design
  • $200,000 to $999,999
  • Jan. - Aug. 2025
5.0
Quality
5.0
Schedule
5.0
Cost
5.0
Willing to Refer
5.0

"I am extremely satisfied with OAKS LAB's work and look forward to collaborating on future projects."

Aug 25, 2025
Managing Partner, London Approach
Keli Price
Verified
  • Other industries
  • Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
  • 51-200 Employees
  • Online Review
  • Verified

OAKS LAB provided UX/UI design and development services for a staffing and recruitment company. The team was responsible for creating and building a mobile app for the client.

Market Research, Mobile App Dev & Design for FinTech Company

  • Market Research Mobile App Development UX/UI Design
  • UX Strategy Financial Mobile App Development Consumer Mobile App Development
  • Confidential
  • Dec. 2024 - July 2025
5.0
Quality
5.0
Schedule
5.0
Cost
5.0
Willing to Refer
5.0

"What makes Oak's Lab uniquely impressive isn’t just their process, it’s the amazing people they hire."

Mar 11, 2025
President & CEO, Shark Financial Technologies
William Walls
Verified
  • Financial services
  • Dallas, Texas
  • 1-10 Employees
  • Online Review
  • Verified

OAKS LAB provides market research, business development, development, and design services for a fintech company. The team is responsible for building the client's mobile app.

Custom Software Dev & UX/UI Design for Warranty Solutions Co

  • Custom Software Development UX/UI Design
  • Usability Testing NodeJS React
  • $200,000 to $999,999
  • July 2021 - Apr. 2022
5.0
Quality
5.0
Schedule
5.0
Cost
5.0
Willing to Refer
5.0

“OAKS LAB was a competent outsourced partner.”

Feb 4, 2025
Co-Founder & CEO, Cuvrd
Matthew Crisp
Verified
  • Other industries
  • Braintree, Massachusetts
  • 11-50 Employees
  • Phone Interview
  • Verified

OAKS LAB developed a custom software solution for a warranty solutions company. The team designed the software's UX/UI, built it using React.js and Node.js, and conducted testing.

Custom Product Design & Dev for Productivity Solutions Co

  • Custom Software Development Product Design UX/UI Design
  • $50,000 to $199,999
  • Aug. - Nov. 2024
5.0
Quality
5.0
Schedule
5.0
Cost
4.5
Willing to Refer
5.0

"What I found most impressive about OAKS LAB was their ability to be a thought partner."

Nov 25, 2024
Founder & CEO, Productivity Solutions Company
Anonymous
Verified
  • Other industries
  • Chicago, Illinois
  • Online Review
  • Verified

OAKS LAB provided product design and development services for a productivity solutions company. OAKS LAB developed an MVP of the client's product and assisted in interviewing potential beta users.

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Packages we offer:

Custom Software Development Services

We deploy cross-functional product development teams consisting of Product Managers, UI/UX Designers, Tech Leads, Engineers, and QA specialists to lead and build products with the highest chance of achieving product-market fit. We offer flexible approaches to product development, from concept to launch, tailored to different goals and budgets.

Small

Proof of Concept to quickly validate an idea

$31,100 /month
  • User Journey Mapping
  • UI/UX Design Prototyping
  • Product Scoping
  • Tech Strategy
  • Roadmapping

Large

Commercially Viable Product to grow revenue

$82,200 /month
  • Business Understanding
  • Competitor Analysis
  • As-Is Process Mapping
  • North Star Definition
  • User Journey Mapping
Features

Small

$31,100

/mo

Medium

$57,000

/mo

Large

$82,200

/mo

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User Research

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User Journey Mapping

UI/UX Design Prototyping

Product Scoping

Tech Strategy

Roadmapping

Dual-Track Agile Product Development

Sprint Demo & Reporting

UAT & Rollout

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Part time

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UI/UX Designer

Part time

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Tech Lead

Full time

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$31,100

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Competitor Analysis

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As-Is Process Mapping

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User Research

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North Star Definition

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User Journey Mapping

UI/UX Design Prototyping

Product Scoping

Tech Strategy

Roadmapping

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Sprint Demo & Reporting

UAT & Rollout

Product Manager

Part time

UI/UX Designer

Part time

Tech Lead

Full time

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Quality Assurance Engineer(s)

Part time

Medium

$57,000

/mo

Business Understanding

Competitor Analysis

As-Is Process Mapping

User Research

North Star Definition

User Journey Mapping

UI/UX Design Prototyping

Product Scoping

Tech Strategy

Roadmapping

Dual-Track Agile Product Development

Sprint Demo & Reporting

UAT & Rollout

Product Manager

Full time

UI/UX Designer

Part time

Tech Lead

Full time

Software Engineer(s)

Full time

Quality Assurance Engineer(s)

Part time

Large

$82,200

/mo

Business Understanding

Competitor Analysis

As-Is Process Mapping

User Research

–

North Star Definition

User Journey Mapping

UI/UX Design Prototyping

Product Scoping

Tech Strategy

Roadmapping

Dual-Track Agile Product Development

Sprint Demo & Reporting

UAT & Rollout

Product Manager

Full time

UI/UX Designer

Full time

Tech Lead

Full time

Software Engineer(s)

Full time

Quality Assurance Engineer(s)

Full time

Our Story

Founded in 2016 by Czech-American brothers Jake and Theo Dluhy-Smith, OAK'S LAB connects visionary US companies with elite European product development talent. Built without investor backing, we've grown into an industry-leading partner for fast-growing startups. Our mission: empower entrepreneurs to transform bold ideas into products that improve lives. With every project, our team goes all in to help clients achieve product-market fit and become market leaders.

Meet the Team

Jake Dluhy-Smith

Jake Dluhy-SmithCEO & Co-Founder

Jake has led over 20 greenfield product builds for enterprises and startups. Previously COO at a global digital agency and Prague Director for Founder Institute. Active angel investor and advisor helping startups scale and achieve product-market fit.

Amber Wanner

Amber WannerHead of Partnerships

Amber brings expertise in building strategic partnerships and scaling startups. As former CEO of Vette and founder of CandiDate Philly, she built enterprise relationships and grew teams from the ground up. Now drives OAK'S LAB's partnership strategy.

Premier Verified means Clutch independently confirmed OAKS LAB is a legally registered business,
financially sound (Creditsafe: Low Risk), and backed by 35 verified client reviews averaging 5.0 stars.

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Verified Client Reviews
35
Overall Review Rating
5
Source
Clutch
Last Updated
October 22, 2026

Business Entity

Business Entity Name OAK'S Lab Digital s.r.o.
Source Ministry of Justice of the Czech Republic
Jurisdiction of Formation Czech Republic
Date of Formation July 7, 2016
Status Active
Last Updated November 25, 2025
ID 05218390

Credit Report Results

International Credit Risk Assessment Low Risk
Source Creditsafe
Last Updated November 25, 2025
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14 Old Town Square Prague, Czech Republic 110 00

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